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Headshot of Daniel Iturralde helding a plankton and kraby patty sculpture with his papier-mâché head sculptures of comic and cartoon characters, including iron man, spiderman, and others.

MakeArt Course: Papier Mâché – From Trash to Treasure with Daniel Iturralde

MakeArt Course: Papier Mâché – From Trash to Treasure with Daniel Iturralde
Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco
SESSION 2 TICKETS SESSION 3 TICKETS Join a hands-on, community-powered art project led by artist and environmental advocate Daniel Iturralde. Participants will help build a touchable sculpture inspired by Judith...

Join a hands-on, community-powered art project led by artist and environmental advocate Daniel Iturralde. Participants will help build a touchable sculpture inspired by Judith Schaechter’s Beached Whale (2018), a stained...

**POSTPONED**MakeArt Workshop and Tour: Polymer Play and Exhibition Exploration

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco
This event has been postponed. Please check back for a new date and time. Inspired by the terracotta artifacts of A Roadmap to Stardust, this MakeArt Workshop and tour explores...

This event has been postponed. Please check back for a new date and time. Inspired by the terracotta artifacts of A Roadmap to Stardust, this MakeArt Workshop and tour explores...

close-up photo of a light blue levis trucker jacket, filled with colorful buttons in veriety of shapes. Photo courtesy of Henrik Kam.

[Sold Out] Button Brooches and Levi’s Love: A Workshop with Beau McCall

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco
Don't miss this special closing day and the rare opportunity to meet and create alongside the Button Man himself. Exhibition artist Beau McCall returns to the West Coast and the...

Don't miss this special closing day and the rare opportunity to meet and create alongside the Button Man himself. Exhibition artist Beau McCall returns to the West Coast and the...

Beau McCall and Souleo in front of Buttons On! marquee

Beau McCall x Levi’s: A Conversation on Art, Identity, and Legacy

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco
Join MCD on the closing day of Beau McCall: Buttons On! for a powerful conversation between artist Beau McCall and Levi’s Brand Historian and Director of Archives Tracey Panek. Moderated...

Join MCD on the closing day of Beau McCall: Buttons On! for a powerful conversation between artist Beau McCall and Levi’s Brand Historian and Director of Archives Tracey Panek. Moderated...

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VIP and Member Exhibition Preview

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco
You're invited to an evening of art, innovation, and imagination. MCD Members are invited to be among the first to experience Judith Schaechter: Super/Natural and Wunderkammer: The Collection of Susan...

You're invited to an evening of art, innovation, and imagination. MCD Members are invited to be among the first to experience Judith Schaechter: Super/Natural and Wunderkammer: The Collection of Susan...

photograph of judith schaechter working with stained glass pieces

MCD Artist Talk with Judith Schaechter

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco
Join us on the opening day of Judith Schaechter: Super/Natural for a special conversation with exhibiting and visiting artist Judith Schaechter. Schaechter will discuss her largest masterpiece to date, Super/Natural,...

Join us on the opening day of Judith Schaechter: Super/Natural for a special conversation with exhibiting and visiting artist Judith Schaechter. Schaechter will discuss her largest masterpiece to date, Super/Natural,...

photograph of people in MCD's gallery at the "A Roadmap to Stardust" exhibition

Free First Thursdays (but on the second Thursday!)

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco
MCD's galleries will be closed on the first Thursday in October as we install two stunning new exhibitions, so we’re celebrating Free First Thursdays on October 9 instead. Join us...

MCD's galleries will be closed on the first Thursday in October as we install two stunning new exhibitions, so we’re celebrating Free First Thursdays on October 9 instead. Join us...

Photo of people attending an outdoor Mobile MakeArt activation

Mobile Make Art: Open Studios Shipyard

Hunters Point Shipyard Galvez Avenue, San Francisco
Take advantage of the rare opportunity to explore the work and studio spaces of over 100 local artists at Hunters Point Shipyard Open Studios, Wander through these historic buildings, enjoy...

Take advantage of the rare opportunity to explore the work and studio spaces of over 100 local artists at Hunters Point Shipyard Open Studios, Wander through these historic buildings, enjoy...

Photo of people attending an outdoor Mobile MakeArt activation at Stern Grove Park

Mobile Make Art: Spooky Stained Glass at Rec and Park’s Scaregrove

Stern Grove Park Stern Grove Entry Rd, San Francisco

Ghouls just want to have fun…and they can at SF Recreation & Park’s Scaregrove program at Stern Grove Park! This free annual crowd-spooker draws in residents from across San Francisco…

Ghouls just want to have fun…and they can at SF Recreation & Park’s Scaregrove program at Stern Grove Park! This free annual crowd-spooker draws in residents from across San Francisco...

Four nightlife attendees in face paint and fun costumes making craft at the Mobile MakeArt

Mobile MakeArt: Fright NightLife

Usher in Halloween and head to the haunted halls of the California Academy of Science for Fright NightLife! A long-term partner of the Academy, MCD is excited to support spooky...

Usher in Halloween and head to the haunted halls of the California Academy of Science for Fright NightLife! A long-term partner of the Academy, MCD is excited to support spooky...

Photo of people at an outdoor event at the Stonestown Farmers Market creating crafts at the Mobile MakeArt table.

Mobile MakeArt: Stonestown Farmers Market

Stonestown Farmers Market Buckingham Way, San Francisco
Saunter through Stonestown Farmers Market stalls and swing by MCD’s Mobile MakeArt van to create your own stained glass shrinky dink! Inspired by our current exhibition, Judith Schaechter: Super /...

Saunter through Stonestown Farmers Market stalls and swing by MCD’s Mobile MakeArt van to create your own stained glass shrinky dink! Inspired by our current exhibition, Judith Schaechter: Super /...

MakeArt Workshop: Polymer Clay Art Jewelry

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco
Wunderkammer: The Collection of Susan Beech features 90 contemporary art jewelry pieces from Susan Beech’s personal collection. As opposed to those donated to the Renwick Gallery and the Museum of...

Wunderkammer: The Collection of Susan Beech features 90 contemporary art jewelry pieces from Susan Beech’s personal collection. As opposed to those donated to the Renwick Gallery and the Museum of...

Photograph of vendor tents and crowds at an event on 22nd Street in San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood.

Dogpatch Holiday Market

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco
The Dogpatch Holiday Market is back! Stroll through Dogpatch and explore over 40 local businesses, artists, and vendors offering unique handmade goods, artisanal foods, and more! During the Dogpatch Holiday...

The Dogpatch Holiday Market is back! Stroll through Dogpatch and explore over 40 local businesses, artists, and vendors offering unique handmade goods, artisanal foods, and more! During the Dogpatch Holiday...

Member Holiday Shopping 2025 Graphic, Black text, red ornaments, on a beige textured background.

Member Holiday Shopping Weekend

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

Our annual Member Holiday Shopping Weekend is just around the corner, running from December 6-7. All weekend long, Members can take advantage of an exclusive 20% off, both in-store and…

Our annual Member Holiday Shopping Weekend is just around the corner, running from December 6-7. All weekend long, Members can take advantage of an exclusive 20% off, both in-store and...

two visitors viewing artworks in MCD's "Wunderkammer" exhibition

Free First Thursdays (but on the second Thursday!)

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco
MCD's galleries will be closed on Thursday, January 1, so we’re celebrating Free First Thursdays on January 8 instead. Join us for free admission, Thursday, January 8, and explore MCD's...

MCD's galleries will be closed on Thursday, January 1, so we’re celebrating Free First Thursdays on January 8 instead. Join us for free admission, Thursday, January 8, and explore MCD's...

person on a platform talking into a microphone in front of a group of people

Pecha Kucha: Architecture and Manufacturing in the Bay Area

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco
The Museum of Craft and Design is proud to present Pecha Kucha: Architecture and Manufacturing in the Bay Area. Translating to ‘chit-chat’ in Japanese, Pecha Kucha is a fast-paced presentation...

The Museum of Craft and Design is proud to present Pecha Kucha: Architecture and Manufacturing in the Bay Area. Translating to ‘chit-chat’ in Japanese, Pecha Kucha is a fast-paced presentation...

MCD Staff interacting with a visitor in front of "Super/Natural"

Free First Thursdays

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco
Join MCD for the final week of our current exhibitions on Free First Thursday, February 5. Visit MCD for free admission, Thursday, February 5, and explore MCD's current exhibitions, Judith...

Join MCD for the final week of our current exhibitions on Free First Thursday, February 5. Visit MCD for free admission, Thursday, February 5, and explore MCD's current exhibitions, Judith...

photograph of people in MCD's gallery at the "Wunderkammer" exhibition

Curator Walk-Through: Wunderkammer: The Collection of Susan Beech

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco
Join us on the closing weekend of Wunderkammer: The Collection of Susan Beech for a special Curator Walk-Through with Natasha Kleit, Curator, alongside Susan Beech, the collector behind this extraordinary...

Join us on the closing weekend of Wunderkammer: The Collection of Susan Beech for a special Curator Walk-Through with Natasha Kleit, Curator, alongside Susan Beech, the collector behind this extraordinary...

MCD Artist Talk: Video Craft

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco
Experience the ideas behind Video Craft at a special opening day Artist Talk Join Video Craft ccurators Ariel Zaccheo and Sarah Mills in conversation with exhibiting artists Kate Nartker, Kelly...

Experience the ideas behind Video Craft at a special opening day Artist Talk Join Video Craft ccurators Ariel Zaccheo and Sarah Mills in conversation with exhibiting artists Kate Nartker, Kelly...

From Loom to Screen: A Conversation Across Generations

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco
An MCD Video Craft artist talk featuring Beryl Korot and Sabrina Gschwandtner, moderated by Sarah Mills, PhD The Museum of Craft and Design is honored to present a rare West...

An MCD Video Craft artist talk featuring Beryl Korot and Sabrina Gschwandtner, moderated by Sarah Mills, PhDThe Museum of Craft and Design is honored to present a rare West Coast...

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