Here are some craft-tastic opportunities

MAKER GRANT Opportunity:

The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, with funding from the Grable Foundation and support from The Sprout Fund and The Pittsburgh Foundation, will provide “Maker” micro grants to organizations who work with children and youth.

Micro Grants of up to $5,000 are available to support programs that engage Youth Makers, children aged 7 to 17, in the hands-on design and production of objects that respond to two themes: Wearables and Rideables. Youth Makers will be encouraged to think broadly about the themes and create items as diverse as a wearable gaming system or cupcakes on wheels.

Download a Micro Grant Application and get started on your MakeShop idea today!

Applications are due by Friday, March 16 for Wearables and by Friday, April 20 for Rideables.
For more information, contact Adam Nye, MakeShop Manager at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.

Micro Grants will be awarded through public selection using an online voting process developed by The Pittsburgh Foundation. The general public will have the chance to vote on their favorite projects and thereby select the final Youth Makers for grants.

For more information, contact:
Adam Nye
MakeShop Manager

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
10 Children’s Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Main: 412.322.5058 x221
Fax: 412.322.4932
www.pittsburghkids.org

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Volunteer to sew baby bags to benefit the maternity centers we work with at hospitals and clinics in countries such as Haiti, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Honduras.

We are low on bags right now and we would love to pack some bags full of supplies for new moms/babies on November 5. Here aer sewing instructions  http://www.globallinks.org/get_involved/community_collections.php

This is an on-going project so we always need sewers who can make bags.  If folks want to learn more about Global Links and our work, they can fan our facebook page, learn about projects on our website, or attend one of the tours we regularly hold so folks can see our facility, meet key staff, and hear impact stories.  Upcoming dates and times are at:

http://www.globallinks.org/get_involved/attend_tour.php

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A call for interested artists/artisans in search of an awe inspiring studio/workshop rental space located in a charming historic 1844 built home located on Main Street, Route 5 in Clarence, New York.  Minutes from Downtown Buffalo / Rochester / Lockport and the southern tier, with studio space ranging from 300 square feet to just under a 100 square feet are available.  A few rooms are large enough to hold classes or share with a fellow artist/artisan, along with Private Studio space available.  Also available limited Wall-Rental Space.

It is the goal to be set up and be operational by October 1 this year.

Info on becoming a part of a unique and eclectic arts movement that will complement Clarence’s historic renaissance in the arts, contact Carol Conwall at buffalosmark@gmail.com.

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HOME Consignments is the latest project for the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW).  Our aim is to improve the lives of women, children and families through nonsectarian community service projects and advocacy. We would be looking for anything handmade that falls into the home area; picture frames, redo furniture, sculptures, art, home textiles, pillows etc.

Benefits:
-We offer a safe and easy pick-up service right out of the home, at a small fee.
-A way to earn money for your items and also give back to the community. We offer a 50/50 share.

For more information and complete details on how to buy or consign, please visit NCJWPGH.ORG or friend us on facebook: NCJW Home Consignments

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Classes & Workshops in the Pittsburgh Region: Find listings at the Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, and Touchstone Center for Crafts.

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