CraftNOW Create

Saturday, November 1st 2025

10am – 1pm

Smith Memorial Playground

3500 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia

Free Admission

Questions?

emily@craftnowphila.org

Craft steps out of the studio and into the hearts of Philadelphians with CraftNOW Create!

CraftNOW Create returns to the Smith Memorial Playground this November 1st from 10am to 1pm.

Demonstrations and activities will be set up on their wrap-around porch and immediately in front of the Playhouse.

Enjoying the playhouse and playground will also be encouraged!

Public transport:

Smith, is easily accessible by public transportation. Take SEPTA bus #32 to 33rd and Oxford Streets. Walk 1/3 mile into Fairmount Park, and Smith will be on your left.

OR,

Take SEPTA Bus #3 to 33rd & Cecil B. Moore Streets* walk one block south to 33rd & Oxford St. Walk 1/3 mile into Fairmount Park. Smith will be on your left.

*The #3 bus route comes directly to Smith on Saturdays and Sundays during our visiting hours

CraftNOW Create 2025 is funded by the Joseph Robert Foundation

Partners and projects will be announced soon for 2025, below are last years projects!

Marbled paper making

Using shaving cream and food coloring, youth will mix and blend colors then to make marbled paper to take home.

Paper marbling has been an ancient art form used in different cultures for years. The design created on the paper resembles patterns that are similar to marble or stone. These techniques are used on fabric, book covers, and stationery.

with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation

Sámi Bracelet Making

The Sámi, the indigenous people of Scandinavia, are best known for reindeer herding and for their distinctive style of handcraft called duodji, which includes useable and highly decorated objects like clothing, shoes, baskets, and drums. Learn about the Sámi people with a bracelet craft inspired by duodji that incorporates traditional Sámi colors and patterns.

with American Swedish Historical Museum

Project Coming Soon

We are excited to see you!

with Asian Art Initiative

Group Sculpt with Claymobile!

The Clay Studio’s pop-up ceramics studio – Claymobile – is rolling into CraftNOW Create with a giant, hands-on Group Sculpture. Stop by anytime to shape, stick, and decorate with clay onto the frame. Add as much or as little as you like, then watch the sculpture grow as others contribute too! This collaborative artwork will exist only for the day, so be part of the moment. No clay experience needed—just bring your imagination and dive in!

with The Clay Studio

Project Coming Soon

We are excited to see you!

with Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers

Project Coming Soon

We are excited to see you!

with The Museum of Art in Wood

Project Coming Soon

We are excited to see you!

with Allens Lane Art Center

Project Coming Soon

We are excited to see you!

with The Fabric Workshop and Museum

Project Coming Soon

We are excited to see you!

with Design Philadelphia

Project Coming Soon

We are excited to see you!

with Drexel UniversityWestphal BRIDGE Scholars Program

Project Coming Soon

We are excited to see you!

with Historic St George’s United Methodist Church

CraftNOW Create 2024

In 2024, 8 partner organizations presented craft projects on the grounds of Smith Memorial Playground.

CraftNOW Create 2023

In 2023, 8 partner organizations presented craft projects on the grounds of Smith Memorial Playground.

CraftNOW Create 2022

In 2022, 10 partner organizations presented craft projects on the grounds of Smith Memorial Playground.

CraftNOW Create 2021

At 2021’s CraftNOW Create, 300 take-home kits were put together for students visiting Smith Memorial Playground.

CraftNOW Create 2020

At the 2020 CraftNOW Create, 500 take-home kits were put together each containing 7 different activities. The kits were made available for pick up at 16 locations, which included partner galleries, retailers, schools, and community centers.