Market Days at the Exploratorium

the third Saturday of each Summer month, 11:00AM-3:00PM

Exploratorium, Pier 15 Plaza

Free

http://www.exploratorium.edu/visit/calendar/market-days/september-2014

http://www.exploratorium.edu/visit/calendar/market-days

“Join us for a free open-air mini-festival that brings together museum and community scientists, artists, and educators and features curated art and science demos, hands-on activities, exhibits, and craft displays.

Check the website for each month’s theme.

 
Get a feel for handmade traditions at Market Days: Homespun. Meet with artisans and entrepreneurs carrying forward folk crafts such as spinning and Mexican papel picado as well as vintage techniques for making hats and paints. Brush up on home brewing, make tortillas, and taste quick-pickled vegetables. Try your hand at making glass or stamping metal jewelry, and enjoy fancy footwork by young folklórico dancers.”