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MCD Library MakeArt: Upcycled Homages

Recreate a famous masterpiece, or create new ones of your own, with repurposed materials. Follow in the footsteps of artists who transformed ordinary “Found Objects” into extraordinary artworks! This activity…

Recreate a famous masterpiece, or create new ones of your own, with repurposed materials. Follow in the footsteps of artists who transformed ordinary “Found Objects” into extraordinary artworks! This activity...

MCD Free Tuesday: Loome Party!

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

“Loome Party” author and designer Vilasinee Bunnag swings by MCD to teach visitors how to use her Loome tool to create perfect, colorful pom poms! CHROMA artist Lisa Solomon also…

"Loome Party" author and designer Vilasinee Bunnag swings by MCD to teach visitors how to use her Loome tool to create perfect, colorful pom poms! CHROMA artist Lisa Solomon also...

MakeArt Lab: Functional Woodcraft II

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco
Back by popular demand, Ian McNemar ‘s green wood working expertise returns to MCD’s MakeArt Gallery. McNemar, a local woodworker focused on intentional design, guides participants in unlocking the potential...

Back by popular demand, Ian McNemar ‘s green wood working expertise returns to MCD’s MakeArt Gallery. McNemar, a local woodworker focused on intentional design, guides participants in unlocking the potential...

Special Event: LIGHTFAST

Event Series Special Event: LIGHTFAST
Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco
What changes when artists decide to cross creative borders together and venture into different medium territories? Join MCD for a special event showcase of the body of work born of...

What changes when artists decide to cross creative borders together and venture into different medium territories? Join MCD for a special event showcase of the body of work born of...

Mobile MakeArt: Stonestown Farmers Market

Stonestown Farmers Market 501 Buckingham Way, San Francisco

MCD has partnered with the Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM) to bring exhibition-inspired projects to the Stonestown Farmers Market on the fourth Sunday of every month. Saunter through the market…

MCD has partnered with the Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM) to bring exhibition-inspired projects to the Stonestown Farmers Market on the fourth Sunday of every month. Saunter through the market...

MCD Artist Walk-Through: Proxistant Vision

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

Join Bull.Miletic and guest curator Carol Covington for an opening day walk-through of MCD’s upcoming exhibition, Bull.Miletic: Proxistant Vision, the culmination of an innovative, art and technology research project that explores the impact of new aerial imaging technologies and their influence and power in everyday life.

Join Bull.Miletic and guest curator Carol Covington for an opening day walk-through of MCD’s upcoming exhibition, Bull.Miletic: Proxistant Vision, the culmination of an innovative, art and technology research project that explores the impact of new aerial imaging technologies and their influence and power in everyday life.

MakeArt Lab: Map Score Compositions with Phillip Greenlief

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco
MCD welcomes internationally acclaimed composer/musician Phillip Greenlief for a hands-on introduction to his unique creative process. Join us for an unexpected approach to time honored data paradigms—capturing both the proximity...

MCD welcomes internationally acclaimed composer/musician Phillip Greenlief for a hands-on introduction to his unique creative process. Join us for an unexpected approach to time honored data paradigms—capturing both the proximity...

Mobile MakeArt: Stonestown Farmers Market

Stonestown Farmers Market 501 Buckingham Way, San Francisco

MCD has partnered with the Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM) to bring exhibition-inspired projects to the Stonestown Farmers Market on the fourth Sunday of every month.

MCD has partnered with the Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM) to bring exhibition-inspired projects to the Stonestown Farmers Market on the fourth Sunday of every month.

MAKE: Glow in the Dark

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco
Collaborate with artists and makers, explore unique themes, and rethink materials through creative design projects—all happening after-hours in the MCD galleries. MCD galleries will be glowing in the dark for...

Collaborate with artists and makers, explore unique themes, and rethink materials through creative design projects—all happening after-hours in the MCD galleries. MCD galleries will be glowing in the dark for...

*Postponed* MakeArt Lab: ArtBots with Chris Myers

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco
*This Event has been postponed.* Please check back soon for a new time and date.   Join Zoom Blue Dot collaborating inventioneer, Christopher Myers, for a family-friendly afternoon of ArtBots!...

*This Event has been postponed.* Please check back soon for a new time and date.   Join Zoom Blue Dot collaborating inventioneer, Christopher Myers, for a family-friendly afternoon of ArtBots!...

Workmanship of Risk: Sculpture by Michal Cooper Book Signing

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco
Join MCD and author Michael Cooper on Saturday, July 15, for an exclusive, early release book signing of "Workmanship of Risk: Sculpture by Michael Cooper," slated to release on September...

Join MCD and author Michael Cooper on Saturday, July 15, for an exclusive, early release book signing of "Workmanship of Risk: Sculpture by Michael Cooper," slated to release on September...

MakeArt Accessible: Access After Hours

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco
Spend your night at the museum! The Museum of Craft and Design has partnered with the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired to bring after-hours art-making, haptic experiences, and...

Spend your night at the museum! The Museum of Craft and Design has partnered with the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired to bring after-hours art-making, haptic experiences, and...

Member Event: In the Studio with Charlene Tan

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco
MCD Members are invited to visit Charlene Tan's Dogpatch studio, followed by a walk-through of Fight and Flight: Crafting A Bay Area Life with the artist. Tan's work investigates topics...

MCD Members are invited to visit Charlene Tan's Dogpatch studio, followed by a walk-through of Fight and Flight: Crafting A Bay Area Life with the artist. Tan's work investigates topics...

Mirror Ball

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

Dance the night away at MCD while helping raise funds in support of access to creativity for all! Bid on unique auction experiences, dress up and get down to the tunes of DJ Lonely Girl, craft MakeArt activities, and more at Mirror Ball. All of the evening’s proceeds will support MCD and the IDEA Curatorial and Programs Fellowships.

Dance the night away at MCD while helping raise funds in support of access to creativity for all! Bid on unique auction experiences, dress up and get down to the tunes of DJ Lonely Girl, craft MakeArt activities, and more at Mirror Ball. All of the evening’s proceeds will support MCD and the IDEA Curatorial and Programs Fellowships.

Member Event: In the Studio with Cheryl Derricotte

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco
MCD Members are invited to visit Cheryl Derricotte's Islais Creek studio. Hear directly from the artist about her art practice and studio process, and preview new work! Further details provided...

MCD Members are invited to visit Cheryl Derricotte's Islais Creek studio. Hear directly from the artist about her art practice and studio process, and preview new work! Further details provided...

Mobile MakeArt: Stonestown Farmers Market

Event Series Mobile MakeArt: Stonestown Farmers Market
Stonestown Farmers Market 501 Buckingham Way, San Francisco
MCD has partnered with the Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM) to bring exhibition-inspired projects to the Stonestown Farmers Market. Saunter through the market and look for MCD’s Mobile MakeArt van...

MCD has partnered with the Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM) to bring exhibition-inspired projects to the Stonestown Farmers Market. Saunter through the market and look for MCD’s Mobile MakeArt van...

MakeArt Accessible: Access After Hours

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco
Spend your night at the museum! The Museum of Craft and Design has partnered with the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired to bring after-hours art-making, haptic experiences, and...

Spend your night at the museum! The Museum of Craft and Design has partnered with the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired to bring after-hours art-making, haptic experiences, and...

Member Event: In the Studio with Virginia San Fratello

Join us for a special MCD Member visit to the Cabin of 3D Printed Curiosities with Virginia San Fratello, educator, designer, and creative technologist, as well as co-curator of our current exhibition, Mr. Roboto.

Join us for a special MCD Member visit to the Cabin of 3D Printed Curiosities with Virginia San Fratello, educator, designer, and creative technologist, as well as co-curator of our current exhibition, Mr. Roboto.

Mobile MakeArt: Stonestown Farmers Market

Stonestown Farmers Market 501 Buckingham Way, San Francisco
MCD has partnered with the Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM) to bring exhibition-inspired projects to the Stonestown Farmers Market. How can we connect in a world divided? Local artist Liz...

MCD has partnered with the Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM) to bring exhibition-inspired projects to the Stonestown Farmers Market. How can we connect in a world divided? Local artist Liz...

MakeArt Accessible: Access After Hours

Museum of Craft and Design 2569 3rd St, San Francisco
Spend your evening at the museum! The Museum of Craft and Design has partnered with the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired to bring after-hours art-making, haptic experiences, and...

Spend your evening at the museum! The Museum of Craft and Design has partnered with the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired to bring after-hours art-making, haptic experiences, and...

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