CraftNOW Create 2024 | CraftNOW Philadelphia

CraftNOW Create

Saturday, November 2, 2024

10am – 1pm

Smith Memorial Playground

3500 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia

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 2nd from 10am to 1pm.

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

Up to 100 kids will be accommodated each hour. Enjoying the playhouse and playground will also be encouraged!

CraftNOW Create 2024 is funded by the Joseph Robert Foundation

Most projects are ideal for elementary-aged students.

Group Sculpture

“Imagine, create, and collaborate on an enormous clay sculpture with teaching artists from The Clay Studio!”

with The Clay Studio

Rainbow Ghost Scratch Art

with the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Cork Creatures

Transform a wine cork into a lovable character or even a holiday ornament!

with Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

Project coming soon!

with Asian Arts Initiative

Sami bracelets

Create a bracelet using colors and patterns inspired by the Sámi peoples of Scandinavia. The Sámi are the indigenous peoples of Scandinavia who live in the Northern regions of Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Northwestern Russia. They are best-known as semi-nomadic reindeer herders who wear clothing in distinct bright red, blue, yellow, and green colors and patterns. Make a beautiful bracelet and learn about this unique culture!

with The America Swedish Historical Museum

Project Coming Soon!

with The Museum for Art in Wood

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.