Warmest Wishes, Weirdos!
Let’s hear it for the freaks, the geeks, the free spirits, and the eccentrics! Everyone knows weirdos make the world more interesting — even if they can be hard to …
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New Year? NEW ART!
If you are anything like us, you might be getting a little tired of your home decor. Adding a new piece of art from one of Handmade Arcade’s beloved independent …
Importance of Shopping Small
Between shutdowns, canceled in-person markets, shuttered businesses, and lost sales, the creative economy continues to face difficult challenges as the pandemic continues to disrupt daily life. Through it all, Handmade …
Handmade Arcade Virtual Marketplace
After careful consideration due to COVID-19, HA has decided to cancel all in-person events for 2020. We believe that investing our time, energy and resources in a virtual marketplace is …
Father’s Day gift ideas from Handmade Arcade’s finest makers
Make dad stand out in the crowd with a, bespoke bowtie from Knotzland, beautifully crafted from sustainable textiles. He’ll be unlikely to misplace his phone once he has a unique …
Things Making Things: A DIY Coloring Book
Coloring books are so not just for kids anymore. The benefits of coloring are undeniable — this simple act can reduce stress and anxiety, focus your thoughts, foster mindfulness and …
Art4All Pittsburgh: Collaboration + Creativity + Community Engagement
Art4All Pittsburgh What began with a conversation between Tricia Brancolini-Foley (Handmade Arcade executive director) and Kate McGrady (Artsmiths of Pittsburgh executive director) has become a fun and creative way to …
Missing making with friends? We are too!
Your crafty MCs, Ash (Executive Director) and Melissa (Creative Education Manager), will take you on an adventure through the wild lands of reuse, sustainability and creativity. The virtual event includes …
PITTSBURGH’S CRAFTY COMMUNITY – A place where innovation, creativity and kindness prevail
Pittsburgh nonprofit maker space, Protohaven has created the Proto Shield — an open-source, low-cost, quickly produced face shield made of durable plastic. Devin Montgomery, founder and executive director of Protohaven, …
Support Indie Stores – Buy a Gift Card
Small creative businesses enrich our lives, stimulate our economy, nurture local makers, support small business enterprises and bring us all together on a regular basis. Each shop showcased in our blog …