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MakeArt Family Day

MakeArt Family Day

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco

This month we get into the spirit of Raw Design by creating all of your own art materials, from scratch! Experiment with how to make milk paint, modeling clay, rainbow crayons and more. Take your creations to the “Test Tent” in the parklet to try out your custom supplies, then stick around for a special opening day exhibition walk-through with guest curator Glenn Adamson.

This month we get into the spirit of Raw Design by creating all of your own art materials, from scratch! Experiment with how to make milk paint, modeling clay, rainbow crayons and more. Take your creations to the “Test Tent” in the parklet to try out your custom supplies, then stick around for a special opening day exhibition walk-through with guest curator Glenn Adamson.

Raw Design: Exhibition and Design Mixer at Museum of Craft and Design

Raw Design: Exhibition and Design Mixer

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco

Kick off SF Design Week at the Museum of Craft and Design for a special party hosted by MCD Salon, a new young design collective. Start the night off with an interactive talk and tour of MCD’s three new summer exhibitions, including “Raw Design” curated by Glenn Adamson. Special guest speakers include Lisa Ellsworth and Charlie Leese, followed by hands-on crafting with marble polymer clays, vinyl spinning, plus bites and cocktails inspired by the exhibitions. Join us for a fun evening exploring design through art, jewelry, food and cocktails! Two complimentary drink vouchers included with each ticket purchase.

Kick off SF Design Week at the Museum of Craft and Design for a special party hosted by MCD Salon, a new young design collective. Start the night off with an interactive talk and tour of MCD's three new summer exhibitions, including "Raw Design" curated by Glenn Adamson. Special guest speakers include Lisa Ellsworth and Charlie Leese, followed by hands-on crafting with marble polymer clays, vinyl spinning, plus bites and cocktails inspired by the exhibitions. Join us for a fun evening exploring design through art, jewelry, food and cocktails! Two complimentary drink vouchers included with each ticket purchase.

MAKE

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco

This month we craft our inspiration from the work found in Raw Design. Join us for a free glass of wine during our 6 PM Artist Happy Hour with ceramicist Ilana Crispi to learn about her Mission Dirt Project– an excavation of dirt along Valencia Street that culminates in the firing of the physical material in order to examine questions of home, history, geology, and ownership.

This month we craft our inspiration from the work found in Raw Design. Join us for a free glass of wine during our 6 PM Artist Happy Hour with ceramicist Ilana Crispi to learn about her Mission Dirt Project-- an excavation of dirt along Valencia Street that culminates in the firing of the physical material in order to examine questions of home, history, geology, and ownership.

Artworks Foundry Museum of Craft and Design Member trip

MCD Members Tour: Artworks Foundry and Selvin Studios, Berkeley

Artworks Foundry 729 Heinz Ave # 10, Berkeley

Join us in Berkeley for an exclusive tour of the world-renowned Artworks Foundry plus a studio visit with acclaimed ceramic artist Nancy Selvin. Celebrate our current exhibition, Judy McKie Kensley: Cast of Characters as you learn about the ancient ‘Lost Wax’ technique and witness a bronze pouring. Then, enjoy lunch, artwork and discussion at Selvin’s studio in West Berkeley.  

Join us in Berkeley for an exclusive tour of the world-renowned Artworks Foundry plus a studio visit with acclaimed ceramic artist Nancy Selvin. Celebrate our current exhibition, Judy McKie Kensley: Cast of Characters as you learn about the ancient ‘Lost Wax’ technique and witness a bronze pouring. Then, enjoy lunch, artwork and discussion at Selvin’s studio in West Berkeley.  

MCD MEMBERS TOUR OF ANITA AND RONALD WORNICK’S PRIVATE COLLECTION IN NAPA VALLEY

*SOLD OUT* MCD Members Tour: Brunch and Tour of Anita and Ronald Wornick’s Private Collection in Napa Valley

** This member event is Sold Out** Join us for an exclusive tour of the distinguished contemporary craft collection of Anita and Ronald Wornick. Beginning in the mid-1980s, Ron Wornick,…

** This member event is Sold Out** Join us for an exclusive tour of the distinguished contemporary craft collection of Anita and Ronald Wornick. Beginning in the mid-1980s, Ron Wornick,...

MCD Members Tour: Dependable Letterpress

Dependable Letterpress 1192 Illinois Street, San Francisco

Join us for an exclusive tour and printing demonstration from MCD neighbor Dependable Letterpress! Owner and founder Joel Benson will discuss current day uses of letterpress printing and share techniques and processes used by his team to produce prints of the highest level of craftsmanship.

Join us for an exclusive tour and printing demonstration from MCD neighbor Dependable Letterpress! Owner and founder Joel Benson will discuss current day uses of letterpress printing and share techniques and processes used by his team to produce prints of the highest level of craftsmanship.

Museum of Craft and Design Member Trip to Portugal

MCD Member trip to Portugal *Sold Out*

*This MCD member event is sold out* September 18–28, 2018 Couples $6,400/person and Singles $6,650/person With its thriving arts scene, Portugal is home to major art museums as well as…

*This MCD member event is sold out* September 18–28, 2018 Couples $6,400/person and Singles $6,650/person With its thriving arts scene, Portugal is home to major art museums as well as...

MAKE: October

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco

Celebrate the spookier side of Raw Design with an evening creating “In Cold Blood” beeswax candles, wall-mounted mythical creature skulls and never-rot foam pumpkin decor for our third Thursday event, MAKE!

Celebrate the spookier side of Raw Design with an evening creating “In Cold Blood” beeswax candles, wall-mounted mythical creature skulls and never-rot foam pumpkin decor for our third Thursday event, MAKE!

Style’ 18

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco

Now in its 12th year, STYLE is a show, sale, and benefit celebrating independent contemporary design. This is a curated event focused on the highest quality fashion, jewelry, and accessories.

Now in its 12th year, STYLE is a show, sale, and benefit celebrating independent contemporary design. This is a curated event focused on the highest quality fashion, jewelry, and accessories.

Gustavo Perez at the Museum of Craft and Design

VIP and Member Preview for Gustavo Pérez: Self Portrait in Black & White

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco

Join us for a special member preview night for Gustavo Pérez: Self Portrait in Black & White. Grab a drink, meet international visiting artist Gustavo Pérez and curator Mayer Shacter and be the first to experience this meticulously crafted site-specific installation.

Join us for a special member preview night for Gustavo Pérez: Self Portrait in Black & White. Grab a drink, meet international visiting artist Gustavo Pérez and curator Mayer Shacter and be the first to experience this meticulously crafted site-specific installation.

Member Preview: Al Farrow: Divine Ammunition & Tex Gieling: Sixty Years

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco

Y O U ‘ R E   I N V I T E D! Don’t miss the MCD Member preview for Al Farrow: Divine Ammunition and Tex Gieling: Sixty Years on Friday,…

Y O U ' R E   I N V I T E D! Don't miss the MCD Member preview for Al Farrow: Divine Ammunition and Tex Gieling: Sixty Years on Friday,...

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Designing Change: A Conversation with David Hogg

MCD welcomes Parkland activist, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School student and author David Hogg, to San Francisco to share his personal story and vision for change in our country. Designing Change: A Conversation with David Hogg will include a lecture and Q&A at Minnesota Street Projects followed by a reception and book signing with Hogg at the Museum of Craft and Design.

MCD welcomes Parkland activist, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School student and author David Hogg, to San Francisco to share his personal story and vision for change in our country. Designing Change: A Conversation with David Hogg will include a lecture and Q&A at Minnesota Street Projects followed by a reception and book signing with Hogg at the Museum of Craft and Design.

Deck the Dogpatch at MCD

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco

Y O U ’ R E  I N V I T E D ! Join neighbors, colleagues and friends of Dogpatch for a free night of fun at MCD, our…

Y O U ’ R E  I N V I T E D ! Join neighbors, colleagues and friends of Dogpatch for a free night of fun at MCD, our...

Museum of Craft and Design tour Al Farrow

MCD Members Tour: Al Farrow Studio Tour

Join the Museum of Craft and Design in San Rafael for an exclusive studio tour with Bay Area sculptor and Divine Ammunition artist, Al Farrow and gallerist Catharine Clark. This behind-the-scenes tour will provide an inside look into Farrow’s creative processes and inspirations, from a selection of past and in-progress works to his extensive collection of ethnographic artworks. Light refreshments will be provided.

Join the Museum of Craft and Design in San Rafael for an exclusive studio tour with Bay Area sculptor and Divine Ammunition artist, Al Farrow and gallerist Catharine Clark. This behind-the-scenes tour will provide an inside look into Farrow’s creative processes and inspirations, from a selection of past and in-progress works to his extensive collection of ethnographic artworks. Light refreshments will be provided.

Visible Transparency Project

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco

In advance of the exhibition opening visitors are invited to witness the behind-the-scenes installation of Adam Shiverdecker’s “Banquet of Plutus” suspended ceiling sculpture, Jamie Bardsley’s “Palm Prints”–comprised of individual handcrafted porcelain works that will be transformed into an expansive floor sculpture–and the onsite construction of Christine Lee’s “Intersection,” a giant cane wall panel.

In advance of the exhibition opening visitors are invited to witness the behind-the-scenes installation of Adam Shiverdecker’s "Banquet of Plutus" suspended ceiling sculpture, Jamie Bardsley’s "Palm Prints"–comprised of individual handcrafted porcelain works that will be transformed into an expansive floor sculpture–and the onsite construction of Christine Lee’s "Intersection," a giant cane wall panel.

MCD Member Preview

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco

MCD Members are invited for a special preview of Material Domestication and Wanxin Zhang: The Long Journey on Friday, March 15, 2019. Grab a drink and meet the curators and artists behind these two extraordinary shows.

MCD Members are invited for a special preview of Material Domestication and Wanxin Zhang: The Long Journey on Friday, March 15, 2019. Grab a drink and meet the curators and artists behind these two extraordinary shows.

MCD Curator Walk-through: Material Domestication

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco

On this opening day walk-through, hear from guest curator Elizabeth Kozlowski in conversation with artists Mi-Kyoung Lee and Adam Shiverdecker about the exhibition’s investigation of materiality and technique.

On this opening day walk-through, hear from guest curator Elizabeth Kozlowski in conversation with artists Mi-Kyoung Lee and Adam Shiverdecker about the exhibition’s investigation of materiality and technique.

Visible Transparency Project- Museum of Craft and Design

Visible Transparency Project: Christine Lee, “Intersection”

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco

Our Visible Transparency Project (VTP) is back this Friday, Saturday and Sunday with Material Domestication artist Christine Lee. Traditionally VTP has always taken place prior to our exhibition openings, but…

Our Visible Transparency Project (VTP) is back this Friday, Saturday and Sunday with Material Domestication artist Christine Lee. Traditionally VTP has always taken place prior to our exhibition openings, but...

Museum of Craft and Design MakeArt Family Day Birthday Party

MakeArt Family Day: MCD Birthday Celebration!

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco

MakeArt Family Day Birthday Celebration! April 6, 2019, 11 AM – 3 PM. Bring the whole family to MakeArt Family Day and enjoy a host of celebratory activities in honor of MCD’s 15th anniversary. 

MakeArt Family Day Birthday Celebration! April 6, 2019, 11 AM - 3 PM. Bring the whole family to MakeArt Family Day and enjoy a host of celebratory activities in honor of MCD's 15th anniversary. 

Member for a Day, Museum of Craft and Design

Member for a Day

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco

Member for a Day | Sunday, April 14, 2019 An annual Bay Area tradition, Member for Day invites you to explore neighboring institutions for FREE. MCD members, present your membership…

Member for a Day | Sunday, April 14, 2019 An annual Bay Area tradition, Member for Day invites you to explore neighboring institutions for FREE. MCD members, present your membership...

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