Special Events

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SOLD OUT: Crafts & Cocktails: Valentine’s Edition

Gather your Valentines, PAL-entines, and GAL-entines! Indulge in an adults-only night of crafts and cocktails during our exclusive Valentine-themed event at Discovery Space and The Rivet. Limited tickets available!

When: Wednesday, February 12, 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Where: Discovery Space & The Rivet
1224 N. Atherton St., State College, PA
Tickets: $35/ea

💗 Maker+ level members of The Rivet and Galactic and Quasar members of Discovery Space will receive ONE FREE additional punch on their punchcard 💗

You’ll receive a punch-card to use that evening for activities of your choice:
1 – Enjoy a craft beverage from Happy Valley Nomadic Spirits
2 – Make Freshwater Pearl Earrings in The Rivet** (uses 2 punches/credits)
3 – Make Chocolate-Dipped Sweet Treats in the classroom
4 – Make Paper Circuit Light-Up Cards in The Rivet

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Check out our Monthly Maker Meet-Ups

Community is at the heart of everything we do at The Rivet, and we love nothing more than creating opportunities for makers to meet up with their maker-pals to catch up, share knowledge, and nerd out about whatever project they have in the works! Click below to read more about our meet-ups and add them to your calendar.

Current meet-ups: fiber arts, hand-built pottery, and woodworking

Private Events & Classes

Fill out the interest form to schedule any of our regular classes as private group sessions or arrange your own unique experience. Someone from The Rivet team will contact you shortly. Filling out the interest form does not guarantee instructor availability.