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Pittsburgh Halloween Classes

Have a Handmade Halloween – Halloween Classes & Activities Around Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Halloween Classes

In addition to pumpkin pickin and hay rides, there are lots of other ways to get into the Halloween spirit around Pittsburgh this week.  While the Pittsburgh Glass Center’s blown glass pumpkin workshop has already sold out, there is still plenty of space left in the other workshops.  I know the glass workshops are popular and we’re already working on a post about ornament workshops for the holiday season.

Fused Glass Pumpkins at the Pittsburgh Glass CenterFriday. 10/24 – Make-It-Now Workshops @ Pittsburgh Glass Center

Friday, 10/24 – Spooky Science Sleepover @ Carnegie Science Center

  • Activities include a spooky live science demonstration, a family Halloween laser show, a late-night snack, and a continental breakfast
  • $35/person
  • More details available here
  • Call 412.237.1637 to register
  • Follow @CSCPittsburgh

Saturday, 10/25 – Halloween WorkShops @ TechShop

Saturday, 10/25 – Halloween Mayhem @ Kelly Strayhorne Theater

  • Noon-4pm
  • Zombies, a costume parade, puppets, live performances, games and more
  • FREE
  • Register online here

laser-etched-pumpkinMonday, 10/27 – Date Night: Laser Etched Pumpkins @ TechShop

  • Custom laser etched pumpkins
  • $55 for TechShop Members/$75 for Non-members
  • 5pm or 7pm
  • Register online here

Tuesday, 10/28 – Kids Create: Halloween Masks @ Carnegie Library Sheraden

  • 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
  • Design and create your own Halloween mask in the children’s area.
  • Location: 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15204
  • More details here

Tuesday, 10/28 – Tween Workshop Tuesday: Halloween goo @ Carnegie Library Brookline

  • 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
  • Come to the library to do crazy science with your friends. This month’s experiment – Halloween goo. Is it a liquid? Is it a solid? Does it bounce? Come find out!
  • All are welcome, but this program is especially recommended for ages 7-11.
  • Location: 708-710 Brookline Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15226
  • More details here

Friday, 10/31 – Kids Club Spooky Crafts @ Carnegie Library Mt. Washington

  • 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
  • Stop in to make a spooky craft and get a treat.
  • Children grade K-5
  • Location: 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15211
  • More details here

More Halloween Happenings Around Pittsburgh

Check out these posts from our fellow Pittsburgh bloggers about fall activities…

Hot Date Idea – Make-It-Now Flowers at Pittsburgh Glass Center

This event has been a popular one in the past few years with IheartPGH readers – including one friend who asked me not to blog about it because it sold out and he was at a loss for date ideas for his girlfriend.

This Friday, February 10 – take your date to the Pittsburgh Glass Center to make a glass flower or heart. The glass center will be open from 4pm to 10pm and they are ready to help you make a glass flower ($35)  heart pendant or glass love letter ($25).

A great way to try glass making – each project should take less than 20 mins.

Make-It-Now: Fused Valentines + Flower + Heart Pendant

A truly unique date, come to PGC and make a glass flower or craft your own personalized love letter in fused glass. Also craft a heart pendant. Work individually or together as a couple.

This is one of PGC’s Make-It-Now workshops. Make-It-Now workshops are an opportunity to try glass making “on the spot” in 15 minutes or less.

Who: Ages 10 and above
When: Friday, February 10, 4 – 10pm
Cost: $25 Fused Valentines, $25 Heart Pendant, $35 Pulled Glass Flowers
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/events/175038219265678/

Save The Date! Some Fun Fundraisers to Add to Your Calendar.

Here is a run down of some summer events that benefit great organizations here in Pittsburgh.

Tuesday, June 28 – Benefits Attack Theater
Shadyside Friends: Mark your calendars! Attack Theatre Summer Happy Hour June 28th!
Saturday, July 9 – Softball Tournament to Benefit the Josh Gibson Foundation

Massaro Corporation » 2nd Annual Josh Gibson Foundation and Massaro Corporation Charity Softball Tournament- July 9, 2011

Josh Gibson 1911-2011- Centennial Celebration kicks off with the 2nd Annual Josh Gibson Foundation and Massaro Corporation Softball Tournament, scheduled for July 9, 2011 at the Josh Gibson Field. Massaro Corporation is partnering with the Josh Gibson Foundation for the second annual Josh Gibson and Massaro Corporation Charity Softball Game to be held at the newly renovated Josh Gibson Field in the Hill District of Pittsburgh on Saturday, July 9.

Thursday, July 14 – Benefits The Sprout Fund

Thur. July 14 – Shop Anthropologie and Support the Sprout Fund

Celebrate the Pittsburgh Anthropolgie store’s 1 year anniversary.  10% of all sales on July 14, 2011 will benefit The Sprout Fund.

Saturday, July 23 – Benefits The Pittsburgh Glass Center

Hot & Sticky

A night of Xtreme art and entertainment to celebrate Pittsburgh Glass Center’s 10th anniversary! VIP Admission: $100 6:30 – 11pm (includes access to Verde Lounge, private glassblowing demonstrations, plus a hot & sticky special gift)

Saturday, August 20

Heinz History Center – Events

From Caesar Augustus to Vito Corleone, Italian men of power have proven their worth on the bocce court. Come, throw out the pallino, and throw down for a worthy cause at the History Center’s Second Annual Bocce Tournament and Festival. More than 20 four-person teams will showcase their bocce skills for a day of fun.

Saturday, August 27 – Benefits Steel City Derby Demons

A Black Eye Affair – pingg.com

25 single, $40 couple An evening of Art, Auctions, and Roller Derby featuring local food and drink vendors. Questions? SCDDartauction@gmail.com

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Vince Lombardi Trophy Recreated in Glass

Just because the super bowl is over doesn’t mean we can’t continue to share in the glory of all things black and gold.  And win or loose – Pittsburgh still had an awesome time getting ready for the super bowl.

On Friday night  I posted a few grainy photos from the Pittsburgh Glass Center – I have been trying out the WordPress App for Blackberry – the app seems to work but the photo quality leaves something to be desired.  But thankfully there are some much better photos to share.

First of all – if you haven’t been to the Pittsburgh Glass Center – you have got to go – they are always open for demos the first Friday of every month as part of the First Fridays on Penn Ave.  There are lots of great ways to check out this city and First Fridays are filled with free events.  I had a chance to ask one of the artists a bunch of questions – I didn’t know that this is one of just a few glass facilities in the country.  He was explaining to me how he and many of the other artists moved to Pittsburgh to apprentice at the Pittsburgh Glass Center.

So on Friday, February 4- which was the first Friday on the month -the Glass Center was open – this month’s demo was a glass football helmet and glass Vince Lombardi Trophy.

The demonstration also included a “tailgate” with hot dogs roasted on an open furnace.

Check out some of these great photos from the photo blog Plumb for the Road – Lesley has put together a collection of photos from Friday as well as other black and gold decorations around town.

And you can watch a video of the event from ustream. Keep an eye out for the Glass Center to stream future events too.

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More Holiday Shopping Opportunities This Weekend

Christmas is just 22 short days away! But fortunatly for you there are lots of fun places to shop this weekend – pick up some great gifts and support Pittsburgh Businesses.

Last Unblurred of 2010 – Stroll along Penn avenue for the monthly Unblurred – held the first Friday of every month – businesses and galleries stay open late for fun times.

  • The Cotton Factory is hosting another Tee-Rex Event from 6-10pm, they will have t-shirts for sale, local crafts and local beer for drinking (Click here for Facebook event).
  • Pittsburgh Glass Center kicks off their Holiday Glass sale this eve – the glass sale will be open Saturday and Sunday as well.
  • C Space Collective has their annual holiday show this evening as well – lots of local artists will be selling gifts
  • Need a gift for a coffee lover? Stop into Voluto Coffee – they are serious about coffee and can help you select the perfect beans.  The also have some other gift items available for the holidays.  (Note they close at 6pm on Friday)

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