Utility Works

A nonprofit makerspace and studio building in downtown Lansdowne, 7,500 square feet holding 23 artist studios, a ceramics studio, a gallery and a juice bar. Ceramics, 3D printing, laser cutting, printing, embroidery, sewing and rug tufting, on a monthly membership with training included.
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♥Gathered and checked weekly ♥Workshops fill up and plans shift ♥The venue page has the latest ♥You look nice today

October

8 events
Mixed Media

Start Your Costume! Workshop

Utility Works · Lansdowne, PA · THU, Oct 1 · 5:00pm–8:00pm · $20

Start your Halloween costume with costume artist Mae Merkle, learning to construct a base piece from fabric and basic sewing techniques.

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Makers Monday

Utility Works · Lansdowne, PA · MON, Oct 5 · 7:00pm–9:00pm · Free

Drop in to work on your own creative projects and get feedback from fellow makers in an intergenerational community.

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Feral Form Fantasies KIOSK Gallery Opening Reception

Utility Works · Lansdowne, PA · FRI, Oct 9 · 6:00pm–8:00pm · Free

Opening night for paintings and drawings by Alex Spalding, Tulia Day, and Lindsay Kovnat Davis that turn the human figure mythical.

Ceramics & Pottery

PUNK'N CARVE 2026

Utility Works · Lansdowne, PA · SAT, Oct 10 · 6:00pm–9:00pm · Free

Learn slip-casting basics by casting your own ceramic pumpkin, then carve, glaze, and customize it however you like.

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Stories We Carry: Opening Reception

Utility Works · Lansdowne, PA · SAT, Oct 17 · 6:00pm–8:00pm · Free

Attend the opening reception of Stories We Carry, a community exhibition of photographs, recorded stories.

Ceramics & Pottery

PUNK'N CARVE 2026 - Session 2

Utility Works · Lansdowne, PA · SAT, Oct 17 · 6:00pm–9:00pm · Free

Slip-cast a ceramic pumpkin and carve or customize it with features like teeth, horns, spikes, or a wild glaze.

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Makers Monday

Utility Works · Lansdowne, PA · MON, Oct 19 · 7:00pm–9:00pm · Free

Bring your current creative project or learn a new skill while connecting with a community of makers, artists, and crafters of all levels.

Mixed Media

Fantasies in Motion: an Animation Workshop

Utility Works · Lansdowne, PA · SAT, Oct 24 · 4:00pm–7:00pm · $15

Create pixelation animations using stuffed animals and dolls, exploring themes of femininity, animal symbolism.

November

3 events
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Makers Monday

Utility Works · Lansdowne, PA · MON, Nov 2 · 7:00pm–9:00pm · Free

Bring your own project to work on and connect with a community of makers for feedback, ideas, and creative support.

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A Bit of the Arts

Utility Works · Lansdowne, PA · FRI, Nov 27 · 3:00pm–8:00pm · Free

Browse handmade work by 40 local artists and makers, enjoy live music.

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A Bit of the Arts

Utility Works · Lansdowne, PA · SAT, Nov 28 · 10:00am–5:00pm · Free

Browse handmade work from 40 local artists and makers, enjoy live music, and watch art demonstrations at this two-day holiday fine art show and sale.