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SUMMARY:Winter Showcase & Gallery Reception
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world of creativity at Touchstone’s annual Winter Showcase! Please join us at our Farmington\, PA location and discover unique\, handcrafted gifts from regional and national artists\, along with work by Touchstone instructors\, interns\, staff\, and friends. Our gallery and retail space is filled with one-of-a-kind pieces perfect for treating yourself or finding that meaningful holiday gift. \n\n\n\nExplore the Galleries: Visit the Touchstone Members Exhibition and the Allegheny Metals Collective’s Ten X Ten X Ten in the Bea Campbell galleries—on view until December 20. \n\n\n\nGive the Gift of Craft: Choosing handmade art is a thoughtful way to support the remarkable talent within our community. Each piece tells a story—reflecting dedication\, creativity\, and skill. When you purchase handcrafted work\, you’re not just finding a special gift; you’re investing in the artists who enrich our world. \n\n\n\nWhile you shop\, craft your own ornament\, watch artist demonstrations\, enjoy light refreshments and appetizers\, and browse Touchstone merchandise. \n\n\n\nPlus\, see the progress of Fayette County’s Liberty Bell—part of the statewide Bells Across PA initiative—being crafted by Touchstone artists and led by James Mochnsky. \n\n\n\nThough our studios are closed for the season\, this event offers a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in an art-filled afternoon in our galleries. Bring friends\, family\, and fellow art appreciators for a memorable celebration of creativity and the holiday spirit. \n\n\n\nThe event is free and open to all. \n\n\n\nSave the date and spread the word—this is a holiday event you won’t want to miss!
URL:https://www.touchstonecrafts.org/event/winter-showcase-2025/
LOCATION:Touchstone Center For Crafts\, 1049 Sr2003\, Farmington\, PA\, 15437\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campus Events,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Born in Fire Gallery Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Click to learn about the exhibition\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery Hours: \n\n\n\nOpen Tuesday–Saturday\, 11 AM–4 PM. \n\n\n\nThe galleries will be closed on the following dates for special events: \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 16\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 27\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 11\n\n\n\n\nOn these dates\, staff will be at our Ohiopyle location: 1 Sherman Street (former Falls City Church) for free pop-up events. Visit our Events page to learn more. \n\n\n\nHoliday Office Closures: \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 1 – Labor Day\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 13 – Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 11 – Veterans Day\n\n\n\nThursday\, November 27 – Thanksgiving Day\n\n\n\nThursday\, December 25 – Christmas Day\n\n\n\n\nPlease call 724-329-1370 to schedule a visit outside scheduled gallery hours.
URL:https://www.touchstonecrafts.org/event/5215/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Campus Events,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Veteran Obsolete and The Art of Grieving
DESCRIPTION:This Friday\, July 25\, at 2 pm\, the InterPlay troupe The Wing and a Prayer Pittsburgh Players will offer a creative response to the exhibition through storytelling\, movement\, and music. The company is directed by Sheila K. Collins\, author of The Art of Grieving: How Art and Artmaking Help Us Grieve and Live Our Best Lives.The program is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nTakes place in the Great Room in Blaney Lodge on Touchstone’s Main Campus\, 1049 Wharton Furnace Road\, Farmington\, PA 15437. \n\n\n\nThis powerful exhibition of works in glass by Geoffrey Bowton\, remains on view for just a few more days in the Bea Campbell Gallery at Touchstone. Bowton’s work draws on his military service and Middle East deployment to explore themes of war\, PTSD\, and mental wellness. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about the exhibit\, read Sheila’s recent article on Substack: [The US Military and The Art of Grieving].
URL:https://www.touchstonecrafts.org/event/veteran-obsolete-and-the-art-of-grieving/
LOCATION:Touchstone Center For Crafts\, 1049 Sr2003\, Farmington\, PA\, 15437\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campus Events,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Forging Connections: SNAG & SIBs @ Touchstone
DESCRIPTION:Artwork pictured: Kim Cridler\, Branching\, 2024\, steel and brass. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSNAG (Society of North American Goldsmiths) has collaborated with Society of Inclusive Blacksmiths (SIBs) for an inspiring weekend of presentations and demonstrations on Touchstone’s campus\, forging connections among metal artists. \n\n\n\nMeals included with registration.On-campus lodging available. \n\n\n\nTo learn more\, visit https://snagmetalsmith.org/connections/ \n\n\n\n\nRegister through SNAG\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe schedule includes demos\, early career talks\, artist-led activations\, a tool swap + artist market\, and a pop-up exhibition. \n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker: Kim Cridler \n\n\n\nDemonstrators: Anna Koplik\, Margaret Jacobs\, Heather Liverman\, Victoria Moore\, Shingo Furukawa\, Adam Atkinson \n\n\n\nEarly Career Talks: Kiran Chapman\, Emmett Armand\, and Wyatt Nestor-Pasicznyk \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Society of North American Goldsmiths advances jewelry and metalsmithing by inspiring creativity\, encouraging education\, and fostering community. SNAG envisions a diverse jewelry and metals community that engages in thoughtful conversation and critical discourse while preserving tradition and embracing innovation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Society of Inclusive Blacksmiths is committed to building equity and diversity in the field of blacksmithing. We offer mentorship\, scholarships\, grants\, and connections to educational and other resources. Our goal is to empower and support our community while reducing the social and economic barriers to participation in this field.
URL:https://www.touchstonecrafts.org/event/forging-connections-snag-sibs-touchstone/
LOCATION:Touchstone Center For Crafts\, 1049 Sr2003\, Farmington\, PA\, 15437\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campus Events
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SUMMARY:2025 Events
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an incredible lineup of 2025 events—stay tuned as we unveil the exciting details! Please check back as more events are being added. \n\n\n\n2025 Event Schedule\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, January 21 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.Scholarship Benefit Dinnerat Eleven Contemporary Kitchen in Pittsburgh’s Strip District\n\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 21-232025 American Craft Made BaltimoreBaltimore\, MD\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 26-29NCECA Formation ConferenceSalt Lake City\, UT\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 3 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Veteran Obsolete Exhibition Preview and Luncheon(private event)at Touchstone Center for Crafts\n\n\n\n\n\nMay 30-June 1Forging Connections: SNAG x SIBsat Touchstone Center for Crafts\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 7 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Gallery Reception and Meet the Artist: Geoffrey Bowton\, Veteran Obsoleteat Touchstone Center for Crafts\n\n\n\n\n\nSelect Saturdays\, May–OctoberTouchstone by the Falls Ohiopyle Community Pop-Up Events: May 31\, June 21\, July 19\, August 16\, September 27\, October 11at 1 Sherman Street\, Ohiopyle\, PA 15470\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 6 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Winter Showcaseat Touchstone Center for Crafts
URL:https://www.touchstonecrafts.org/event/2025-events/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Campus Events,Off-site Events
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SUMMARY:2025 Exhibitions
DESCRIPTION:1049 Sr2003\n	\n		\n		Farmington\,\n\n	PA\n\n	15437\n\n	United States\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 Exhibition Schedule\n\n\n\nBea Campbell Gallery \n\n\n\nVisitors are welcome to stop by the galleries during our scheduled gallery hours. Gallery hours are subject to change; please verify before your visit. \n\n\n\n\nMay-July 26Veteran ObsoleteArtist: Geoffrey Bowton\n\n\n\nAugust 2-October 4Born in FireFeaturing SPARC (Smiths for the Promotion of Accessibility\, Representation\, and Community)\n\n\n\nAugust 2-October 4The Figure in CraftNational Juried Exhibition\n\n\n\nOctober 11-December 202025 Touchstone Members Juried Exhibition\n\n\n\nOctober 11-December 20Ten X Ten X TenAllegheny Metals Collective 10th Anniversary Exhibition
URL:https://www.touchstonecrafts.org/event/2025-exhibitions/
LOCATION:Touchstone Center For Crafts\, 1049 Sr2003\, Farmington\, PA\, 15437\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campus Events,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Intern Exhibition Reception - Tessellate: Fitting Together
DESCRIPTION:Please join us during the Winter Showcase & Holiday Sale to celebrate the accomplishments of our 2024 seasonal interns. \n\n\n\nParticipating Artists:\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Welton\n\n\n\nRen Higuera\n\n\n\nMorgan Winter\n\n\n\nZachary Morphew\n\n\n\nRoxy Bridges\n\n\n\nArt Gibson\n\n\n\nAnissa White\n\n\n\nChloe Miller\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: Some interns may not be present. \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about the Exhibition\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2024 Seasonal Interns
URL:https://www.touchstonecrafts.org/event/tessellate-fitting-together/
LOCATION:Touchstone Center For Crafts\, 1049 Sr2003\, Farmington\, PA\, 15437\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campus Events,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Winter Showcase & Holiday Sale 2024
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world of creativity at Touchstone’s annual Winter Showcase & Holiday Sale! Discover unique\, handcrafted gifts by over 80 regional and national artists\, including Touchstone instructors\, interns\, staff\, and friends. Our expanded gallery and retail space feature a stunning array of one-of-a-kind pieces\, perfect for treating yourself or finding that special gift for loved ones. \n\n\n\nGive the Gift of Craft: a meaningful way to support the vibrant talent within our community. Each piece crafted by an artist tells a story\, showcasing dedication\, creativity\, and skill. When you buy a handcrafted item\, you’re not only finding one-of-a-kind gifts but also investing in the livelihoods of artists who bring beauty and inspiration to our world. \n\n\n\nWhile you shop\, take part in fun make-and-take activities\, enjoy light refreshments and appetizers\, and browse limited-edition Touchstone merchandise. Be sure to visit our 2024 Intern Exhibition\, Tessellate: Fitting Together\, celebrating the incredible work of emerging artists who have refined their craft with us throughout the year. \n\n\n\nThough our studios are closed for the season\, this is a rare chance to immerse yourself in a vibrant art experience exclusively in our galleries. Bring your friends\, family\, and fellow art lovers for a memorable afternoon filled with art\, creativity\, and the holiday spirit! \n\n\n\nSave the date and spread the word—it’s a holiday event you won’t want to miss!
URL:https://www.touchstonecrafts.org/event/winter-showcase-holiday-sale-2/
LOCATION:Touchstone Center For Crafts\, 1049 Sr2003\, Farmington\, PA\, 15437\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campus Events,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Free Your Mind Resources
DESCRIPTION:Free Your Mind @Touchstone\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree Your Mind\, led by artist Theda Sandiford\, is a public textile art project exploring personal stories of microaggressions through a multi-sensory installation. Displayed at Touchstone from May 17 – September 20\, 2024\, the installation invited visitors and workshop participants to reflect\, read\, and share their experiences. Theda also gave two artist talks for deeper engagement. To learn more about Theda\, the project\, microaggressions\, implicit bias\, and to watch the artist talk recordings\, click the link. You can also share your own experience of a microaggression online. \n\n\n\nClick to learn more about Free Your Mind @Touchstone
URL:https://www.touchstonecrafts.org/event/free-your-mind-resources/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Artist Talks,Campus Events,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Bea Campbell Gallery - Tessellate: Fitting Together
DESCRIPTION:2024 Intern Exhibition\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick for gallery hours and to learn more
URL:https://www.touchstonecrafts.org/event/bea-campbell-gallery-tessellate-fitting-together/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Campus Events,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Annual Open House 2024
DESCRIPTION:The best day of the yearto visit our campus!\n\n\n\nTouchstone invites you to get creative on our campus at our annual Open House! This free\, family-friendly event is THE day to visit Touchstone\, where you can learn about our seasonal workshops and date nights\, tour studios\, watch artist demonstrations\, shop artist pop-up shops\, view gallery exhibitions\, hear more about community offerings through our partnering organizations\, dance to live music\, and enjoy a delicious lunch or snack from local and regional food vendors. Adults and kids alike are encouraged to participate in hands-on activities and festivities. Held rain or shine\, join us via a free shuttle bus from nearby Christian W. Klay Winery.  \n\n\n\n\nLearn More
URL:https://www.touchstonecrafts.org/event/annual-open-house-2024/
LOCATION:Touchstone Center For Crafts\, 1049 Sr2003\, Farmington\, PA\, 15437\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campus Events
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