Create unique copper shapes through the use of jewelry saws and metal punches. The focus of this session will be on practicing tool use, but some practice pieces may be taken home at the end for use in future projects. Ages 10-15. Purchase tickets here. Please plan to arrive at MuseumLab 5 minutes before the […]
Looking to spice up your wardrobe? Try your hand at embroidery and create a custom patch that can be used on your backpack, jacket, or any other cloth surface. Participants will work with needles, fabrics, and embroidery floss to create colorful creations to express themselves. Come with an idea, a drawing, or just a willingness […]
Join us in MuseumLab's Studio Lab for a weekend exploring the ceramics medium! On Saturday, visitors ages 10+ can create their own pots with air dry clay and see ceramicists compete in the Hand-Building and Pottery Wheel Throwdown competitions. On Sunday, visitors 10+ can sign up to try throwing on the potter’s wheel through guided demonstrations […]
Create unique copper shapes through the use of jewelry saws and metal punches. The focus of this session will be on practicing tool use, but some practice pieces may be taken home at the end for use in future projects. Purchase tickets here. Please plan to arrive at MuseumLab 5 minutes before the scheduled start […]
Clothing is more than just a fashion statement. Do you own any clothes that have a certain purpose or solve a specific problem? Use your imagination to design something new in the maker space during the Design Squad Days workshop series! In this workshop, you’ll learn the steps of the design process while designing a […]
This workshop is sold out. We'll explore the process involved in copper plate electro etching, and learn how to transform drawings into etched intaglio printmaking plates. Create collaborative prints together that you can then take home. Sign up here to be notified of our next round of workshops! Metalworking workshops made possible by the generous […]
Use spray paint to express yourself through fashion. Inspired by street-art and graffiti, this workshop will explore the art and technique of spray painting and stenciling to redesign our clothes. Together we’ll talk about personal style as a tool for liberation and community building. Bring a piece of clothing you love, or hate, to redesign […]
Create unique copper shapes through the use of jewelry saws and metal punches. The focus of this session will be on practicing tool use, but some practice pieces may be taken home at the end for use in future projects. Participants who have taken this workshop will be eligible for more advanced Metal Cutting 102 […]
Design and draw on small pieces of copper, then add color using powdered glass. This workshop introduces the techniques and processes used in enameling, including using a high-temperature kiln to melt glass onto metal. Your creations can be taken home at the end of the session. Enameling 101 lays the foundation required to participate in […]
Have you ever wondered how your clothes get their color? In this two-hour workshop for ages 10-14, you will harvest dye plants, make your own natural dye, try out two different methods of dyeing, and explore the history and chemistry of fabric dyeing. Each participant will go home with a silk scarf, a cotton tote […]
