Prototype PGH

09/08/2026

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09/03/2026

ZINE WORKSHOP W/PUBLIC SOURCE
Sept 15th, 6-8pm
460 Melwood Ave
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Join us for a zine workshop with Simon Hebert from Public Source! He will be sharing about the open call for Pittsburgh zines (a project of the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, and Public Source).

You can make your own zine with our materials or make a page for a Prototype zine to submit to the project.

Learn more about Public Source ("Pittsburgh's watchdog newsroom") and craft with others at the same time!

08/10/2026

August 30th @ 4-6pm
460 Melwood Ave
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Bring your own craft to work on in a friendly group setting. This is a casual, freeform meetup to socialize while working on any craft you like. You're encouraged to bring your own project, but if not, beads for bracelet making or supplies for zine making will be provided. There will not be any formal instruction, but there will probably be some folks happy to teach you about whatever they're doing.

FACILITATOR BIO

Vance () is a Prototype board member and a lifelong crafter, dabbling in mediums from jewelry to electronics to crochet. They operate a very small craft business under the name Caesium Tea.

08/04/2026

After many months of repair, our Omtech Polar Lite 55w is up and running at our Sharpsburg location! (The settings just need to be dialed in.) We'll be using Lightburn software.

Introductory training sessions for current lasercutting members coming soon!

08/03/2026

Thank you for supporting and signing up for our monthly equipment workshops over the years.

However, we are now phasing them out in order to focus on our private equipment clearance trainings. The 1:1 trainings can be booked on our website (on the Equipment page) and include reviewing the basics of how to use our vinyl cutter, laser cutter/engraver, and 3d printer.

This tailored experience can cover any specific questions or projects you are interested in, and meet you at your current level of experience with any of these machines.

All of the money paid for private trainings goes to the instructors to honor their time and expertise. But technology access for all and forever so NOTAFLOF still applies.

Members interested in becoming cleared to train other people should email [email protected] and [email protected]

08/01/2026

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07/27/2026

AUTHENTIC SILHOUETTES: STYLING FOR GENDER EUPHORIA
August 12th, 6-8pm
460 Melwood Ave

An interactive, affirming styling workshop designed for transmasculine folks by transmasculine folks to understand the art of fit, fabric, and layering on our bodies. We’ll tackle chests, hips, and shoulders with hands-on demos and take-home cheat sheets. Minimize dysphoria and maximize confidence!

$25 for non members
$15 for members

No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. If $15-25 is not an accessible option for you, please send us an email at [email protected] to RSVP for this workshop. You will not be asked to explain your financial situation.

INSTRUCTOR BIO

Saint-Osei R. McClendon (he/they) founded BLAC, a Black trans-led collective honored by the PA House of Representatives for its life-saving mutual aid work. Now, he's shifted to how liberation can look, proving that the fight for trans+ liberation also lives in how we show up, dress, and take up space.


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07/20/2026

07/15/2026

Many Hands (Round 3 - Too Many Hands!)
July 25th, 1-3pm
460 Melwood Ave

Food distro meets potluck--a not-luck. Bring food if you want, eat with the community if you'd like, leave with food if you need. To-go containers provided--bring your own if you’d like!

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07/14/2026

Saturday, 7/18
5-7p
460 Melwood Ave

SOLDERDAY IS FOR THE BABES

Many newcomers to electronics are intimidated by the notion of soldering and are excited to find it much less demanding than they had expected. Participants in this workshop will construct through-hole circuits designed to build confidence with soldering while also demonstrating practical electronics essentials. Students will be provided a basic soldering station + supplies, as well as a project to solder with detailed instructional guide. A brief introduction and overview will be followed by a hands-on period with the instructor providing assistance and feedback as necessary. Come learn how to use the hot pointy thing what melts the wire to make circuits stick together good!

INSTRUCTOR BIO

Dani is a lifelong computer nerd whose day job involves cybersecurity of critical civilian infrastructure. In her free time she enjoys cooking, gardening, reading, and hacking.