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MCD Library MakeArt: Made in SF

San Francisco Public Library, Mission Bay Branch 960 4th St, San Francisco

San Francisco has long been a hive of creativity. We’ll make several great crafts, based on popular San Francisco inventions, starting with the fortune cookie! What will YOU Make in…

San Francisco has long been a hive of creativity. We’ll make several great crafts, based on popular San Francisco inventions, starting with the fortune cookie! What will YOU Make in...

MCD Community MakeArt: Pier 39 Tree Lighting: Organic Ornaments

PIER 39 San Francisco

Pier 39’s famous holiday tree is getting lit! Join MCD as we craft winter cheer for the whole family. We will be making “Organic Ornaments” out of a host of…

Pier 39’s famous holiday tree is getting lit! Join MCD as we craft winter cheer for the whole family. We will be making “Organic Ornaments” out of a host of...

MCD MakeArt Family Day: Gingerbread Pavilions

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

** This event is SOLD OUT ** Please join us again next year! ** Draw on the architectural inspiration in the Museum and all around the City to embellish YOUR…

** This event is SOLD OUT ** Please join us again next year! ** Draw on the architectural inspiration in the Museum and all around the City to embellish YOUR...

MCD Community MakeArt: BVOH Winter Wonderland

Bayview Opera House 4705 3rd St, San Francisco

Join MCD for the Bayview Opera House annual Winter Wonderland! We will be making winter-inspired, wooden holiday ornaments, embellished with a variety of fun and colorful materials! • FREE drop-in…

Join MCD for the Bayview Opera House annual Winter Wonderland! We will be making winter-inspired, wooden holiday ornaments, embellished with a variety of fun and colorful materials! • FREE drop-in...

MCD Library MakeArt: Garlands Galore!

San Francisco Public Library - Potrero Branch 1616 20th St, San Francisco

Deck the halls and take home some hand-made garlands, made with a variety of materials: fabric, paper, twine, and a variety of other unexpected repurposed and household items. Please RSVP…

Deck the halls and take home some hand-made garlands, made with a variety of materials: fabric, paper, twine, and a variety of other unexpected repurposed and household items. Please RSVP...

MCD Offsite: Holiday Crafts at Winter Walk SF

Union Square, San Francisco 333 Post Street, San Francisco

MCD is teamed up with Off the Grid and Flax to present a series of DIY holiday crafts! We will be making Ugly Holiday Coozies, Pom Pom Crafts, Snowflake Coasters,…

MCD is teamed up with Off the Grid and Flax to present a series of DIY holiday crafts! We will be making Ugly Holiday Coozies, Pom Pom Crafts, Snowflake Coasters,...

MCD Offsite: Holiday Crafts at Winter Walk SF

Union Square, San Francisco 333 Post Street, San Francisco

MCD is teamed up with Off the Grid and Flax to present a series of DIY holiday crafts! We will be making Ugly Holiday Coozies, Pom Pom Crafts, Snowflake Coasters,…

MCD is teamed up with Off the Grid and Flax to present a series of DIY holiday crafts! We will be making Ugly Holiday Coozies, Pom Pom Crafts, Snowflake Coasters,...

MCD Visible Transparency Project: t.w.five

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

From January 16-19, visitors are invited to come behind-the-scenes and watch t.w.five create their site-specific installation as part of the Visible Transparency Project. Further exploring the line between public and…

From January 16-19, visitors are invited to come behind-the-scenes and watch t.w.five create their site-specific installation as part of the Visible Transparency Project. Further exploring the line between public and...

MCD Member Preview Night

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

MCD Members are invited to a special member preview of our inaugural 2018 exhibitions, Tom Loeser: Please Please Please and t.w.five. Grab a drink and meet the artists and curators…

MCD Members are invited to a special member preview of our inaugural 2018 exhibitions, Tom Loeser: Please Please Please and t.w.five. Grab a drink and meet the artists and curators...

MCD Curator Walk-through: Tom Loeser + t.w.five

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

“Please Please Please” guest curator Glenn Adamson leads an opening day exhibition walk-through in conversation with American studio furniture maker Tom Loeser. Bay Area artist collective t.w.five will join MCD…

"Please Please Please" guest curator Glenn Adamson leads an opening day exhibition walk-through in conversation with American studio furniture maker Tom Loeser. Bay Area artist collective t.w.five will join MCD...

MCD Free Tuesdays: Valentine Design

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

View Tom Loeser: Please Please Please and t.w.five, then stop by the MakeArt Lab to craft some valentines using design magazines, collage paper and adhesive vinyl elements. • FREE admission…

View Tom Loeser: Please Please Please and t.w.five, then stop by the MakeArt Lab to craft some valentines using design magazines, collage paper and adhesive vinyl elements. • FREE admission...

MCD Special Event: Love Dogpatch

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

Don’t miss Love Dogpatch, a neighborhood crawl with pop-ups, potions and love all over. Come share the love in Dogpatch just in time for Valentine’s Day! 11am – 4pm. FREE…

Don't miss Love Dogpatch, a neighborhood crawl with pop-ups, potions and love all over. Come share the love in Dogpatch just in time for Valentine’s Day! 11am – 4pm. FREE...

MCD Library MakeArt: Designing Change

San Francisco Public Library - Potrero Branch 1616 20th St, San Francisco

Create your own activist badges, and explore the history of social protest through art. Share (& wear!) YOUR beliefs through this peaceful form of self-expression! FREE drop-in activity • all…

Create your own activist badges, and explore the history of social protest through art. Share (& wear!) YOUR beliefs through this peaceful form of self-expression! FREE drop-in activity • all...

MCD Community MakeArt: Mission Bay Anniversary Celebration

San Francisco Public Library, Mission Bay Branch 960 4th St, San Francisco

Stop by MCD’s information table at the MBBL’s 12th-anniversary celebration, and create a colorful, custom bookmark for your latest read. We will be one of several groups providing info and activities at this free, all ages event.

Stop by MCD’s information table at the MBBL’s 12th-anniversary celebration, and create a colorful, custom bookmark for your latest read. We will be one of several groups providing info and activities at this free, all ages event.

MCD Community MakeArt: SF History Days

The San Francisco Mint 5th St, San Francisco

Inspired by t.w.five and two defining Dogpatch buildings, the 1849 Tubb’s Rope Walk and the American Industrial Center, we will be creating versatile can + rope crafts using various cordage and adhesive vinyl elements. Projects include California poppy planters, miner’s lanterns, and jute vessels.

Inspired by t.w.five and two defining Dogpatch buildings, the 1849 Tubb's Rope Walk and the American Industrial Center, we will be creating versatile can + rope crafts using various cordage and adhesive vinyl elements. Projects include California poppy planters, miner's lanterns, and jute vessels.

MCD Library MakeArt: Inspiration + Empowerment

San Francisco Public Library, Mission Bay Branch 960 4th St, San Francisco

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ll be recognizing and celebrating the women who most inspire YOU. Use collage and lettering techniques to hand graphic design a poster for your wall or locker.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ll be recognizing and celebrating the women who most inspire YOU. Use collage and lettering techniques to hand graphic design a poster for your wall or locker.

MCD Community MakeArt: Sunday Streets + Immigrant Yarn Project

San Francisco, CA, United States

Inspired by t.w.five and two defining Dogpatch buildings, the 1849 Tubb’s Rope Walk and the American Industrial Center, we will be creating versatile can + rope crafts using various cordage and adhesive vinyl elements. Projects include California poppy planters, miner’s lanterns, and jute vessels.

Inspired by t.w.five and two defining Dogpatch buildings, the 1849 Tubb's Rope Walk and the American Industrial Center, we will be creating versatile can + rope crafts using various cordage and adhesive vinyl elements. Projects include California poppy planters, miner's lanterns, and jute vessels.

Community MakeArt: Pier 39 Spring Fireworks

Pier 39, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States

PIER 39 is welcoming the start of Spring in a big way! Join the party as skies are illuminated with a dazzling fireworks display in celebration of the Spring Equinox….

PIER 39 is welcoming the start of Spring in a big way! Join the party as skies are illuminated with a dazzling fireworks display in celebration of the Spring Equinox....

MCD Free Tuesday: Sticks + Stones

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

Meditate on the wonders of the natural world while creating colorful yarn-wrapped sticks and stone mandalas.

Meditate on the wonders of the natural world while creating colorful yarn-wrapped sticks and stone mandalas.

MCD Community MakeArt: ¡Murales Rebeldes!

California Historical Society 678 Mission St, San Francisco

Join California Historical Society and its friends and partners for a day that celebrates its newest exhibition, ¡Murales Rebeldes!: L.A. Chicana/Chicano Murals under Siege. With mural and community art making…

Join California Historical Society and its friends and partners for a day that celebrates its newest exhibition, ¡Murales Rebeldes!: L.A. Chicana/Chicano Murals under Siege. With mural and community art making...

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