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MAKESHOP: Journey to Outer Space

Join us on an expedition to transform MAKESHOP into outer space! Use recycled materials to build space-themed sculptures, connect circuits to power a spaceship, and use different heat tools to make your own creation.

 

 

MAKESHOP: Journey to Outer Space

Join us on an expedition to transform MAKESHOP into outer space! Use recycled materials to build space-themed sculptures, connect circuits to power a spaceship, and use different heat tools to make your own creation.

 

 

MAKESHOP: Journey to Outer Space

Join us on an expedition to transform MAKESHOP into outer space! Use recycled materials to build space-themed sculptures, connect circuits to power a spaceship, and use different heat tools to make your own creation.

 

 

MakeLab: Metal Flowers

Use foil, wire, decorative edge scissors, and pliers to bring floral forms to life in metal.

Be inspired by a real flower, or bring an imaginary plant to life.

MakeLab: Metal Flowers

Use foil, wire, decorative edge scissors, and pliers to bring floral forms to life in metal.

Be inspired by a real flower, or bring an imaginary plant to life.

MakeLab: Metal Flowers

Use foil, wire, decorative edge scissors, and pliers to bring floral forms to life in metal.

Be inspired by a real flower, or bring an imaginary plant to life.

MAKESHOP: Meet the Maker – Dick Esterle

Join us in MAKESHOP to meet and create with Dick Esterle, the artist behind Space Chips. Explore geometric shapes and color to build collaborative cardboard sculptures.

This program is made possible by the Hillman Foundation.

Workshop: Soft Soldering (Ages 10+)

NEW TIME: This workshop has been moved to 3pm due to the Pittsburgh Marathon taking place on the morning of the May 5.

Explore sculptural soldering using copper tape, lead-free solder, copper wire, and soldering irons. Create a pendant, pin, or sculpture.  

This workshop is for youth Ages 10+.

Workshop cost is $15. Purchase your tickets at this link, in-person, or by calling 412-322-5058. Members receive 10% off using the code MEMWS10 at checkout. Workshop spots are limited.

Metalworking workshops are made possible through the generous support of Arconic Foundation.

All materials will be provided, but participants may choose to bring small, non-melting items such as seashells, ceramic or metal figurines, marbles, beach glass, etc. to use during the workshop.

Workshops for Ages 10+ will meet in the Lobby of MuseumLab.

Please let us know how we can best support your child. Contact workshops@pittsburghkids.org to request access accommodations.

Presented as part of Remake Learning Days; learn more at remakelearningdays.org

Make Lab: Laser Cut Charms

Join us in Make Lab to learn about the process of laser cutting. Turn your drawings into wooden laser-cut images to use as charms or keychains.

Make Lab: Laser Cut Charms

Join us in Make Lab to learn about the process of laser cutting. Turn your drawings into wooden laser-cut images to use as charms or keychains.