Tacoma arts crafts events

Beginning Jewelry/ Metalsmithing

Thursday, May 23 6:00p

Instructor Amy Reeves Beginning Jewelry/ Metalsmithing -Cuff bracelet, Ring and Bezel Setting - In this class you'll learn the basics techniques to create jewelry of your own design...

In the Spirit Northwest Native Arts Market & Festival

Saturday, Aug 17 1:00p

Washington State History Museum, Tacoma

In the Spirit: Northwest Native Arts Market and Festival, one of the region’s largest Native American arts event, returns to the Washington State History Museum this summer...

Stone Setting Workshop Prong Settings and Flush Mounts

Sunday, Jun 16 7:00p

Tacoma Metal Arts Center, Tacoma

Learn to fabricate your own custom prong settings for any shape, size and cut of stone! Flush set all different sizes of faceted round stones too! Sheet and wire construction, for a variety of ston...

Freighthouse Square Second Saturday Craft Fair

Saturday, Jun 8 10:00a

Rainier Room @ Freighthouse Square, Tacoma

Freighthouse Square's Second Saturday Craft Fair is back! Come and explore our monthly craft fair featuring a variety of local artisans...

Setting up a home studio

Sunday, May 19 12:00p

Tacoma Metal Arts Center, Tacoma

Students frequently request advice when it comes to setting-up-shop at home...

Hand-stamped Charms

Saturday, Jun 1 11:30a

Tacoma Metal Arts Center, Tacoma

Discover how easy it is to make personal, meaningful, one-of-a-kind jewelry. You'll start by cutting a metal blank with the disc cutter or blanking dies...

2-Day Japanese Temari Workshop

Saturday, Jun 1 10:00a

Asia Pacific Cultural Center, Tacoma

This class is an introduction to the ancient Japanese art of Temari...

Beginning Jewelry Workshop

Sunday, May 26 10:00a

Tacoma Metal Arts Center, Tacoma

Instructor Amy Reeves Beginning Jewelry Workshop - Learn the secrets of working with copper, brass and silver on a jewelry scale...

Re-purpose, Re-design, Upcycle!

Sunday, Jun 9 10:00a

Tacoma Metal Arts Center, Tacoma

In this class we will use the sterling silver scrap directly, rather than remelting or sending in for scrap and save the energy used to convert it to new metal...

First Friday Gallery Talk: "In the Spirit"

Friday, Aug 2 3:00p

Washington State History Museum, Tacoma

Beautiful and evocative, this year's "In the Spirit" exhibit is full of delight and intrigue. Join curator Lynette Miller as she presents her favorite pieces and encourages you to vote for yours...

Crafts of the Past

Sunday, May 19 11:00a

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Tacoma

Each weekend a different artist will be at the Fort Nisqually Living History Museum with displays and demonstrations. Most will also offer visitors the opportunity to try their hand...