We believe that creativity is self-care.

About Us 

What We Offer

Creative events and experiences with a mindfulness twist!

Core Offerings:

The Mindful Craft Cafe - This weekly open studio day invites you to explore a new craft or hobby in a restaurant-style setting. Like dining out, you make a reservation, choose a craft from our menu, and enjoy it at your own pace with your chosen company. Our menu changes regularly, offering a variety of options. Whether you bring a friend or come solo, our community tables provide the perfect opportunity to make new connections.

Workshops & Classes - Every month, War Streets Art Salon hosts a diverse range of art workshops, classes, and clubs. Our offerings include Mindful Paint & Sips, Suncatcher Making, Candles & Clay Series, Book Binding, Art as Therapy, and more! Check out our upcoming workshops to discover what's next on our schedule.

Memberships - Make creativity a lifestyle! Our salon members enjoy exclusive perks, including access to open studio co-working hours, free weekly classes and clubs, discounted event tickets, and more. Visit our membership page to choose the package that suits you best.

Our Story

War Streets Art Salon was founded in 2024 by Pittsburgh-based artist and entrepreneur Clarise Fearn, the creative force behind Clarise Creative Wellness. Our mission is to provide a fun, supportive, and casual environment where adults can explore their creative side without feeling pressured to be "good at art."

We aim to diversify Pittsburgh's social scene by offering an alternative night out experience. Not everyone enjoys spending their evenings in bars, so War Streets Art Salon presents a unique and special way to enjoy time with friends.

Our focus is on adult art workshops and experiences that go beyond the typical paint-and-sip sessions. Each workshop incorporates a mindfulness element, emphasizing the healing power of art and its ability to foster community and authentic connections.

The name "War Streets Art Salon" draws inspiration from the art salons of a historical era, where women gathered to exchange ideas and discuss the transformative power of art. It also pays homage to our location in Pittsburgh's historic Mexican War Streets district.

We are proud to be known for our nurturing environment, charming atmosphere, and exceptional service. Our core values are courage, curiosity, and community, and we strive to embody these in everything we do.

Join us for our grand opening on August 17th, where we'll introduce our Craft Café! We are thrilled to offer even more opportunities for Yinzers to tap into their creativity as we continue to grow.

Meet the Founder

Hi, I’m Clarise…

Welcome to our studio! I am so excited that you are here!

This place is here for you to follow your curiosity and dare to make an ugly mess. Here, we do everything we can to break the rules and unlearn what we have been taught about art. Art is the one place where there are no RULES and you can use it to express anything you Want and Need.

My mission here is to help you feed your soul with awe, wonder, and possibility. It’s a space for you to embrace your inner “trickster” who wants so desperately to PLAY and truly embrace the magic that a creative life can bring you.

If you are here to learn the rules of ART making. You are in the wrong place. But if you are here to dance with inspiration and all the paradoxes that art is, well then welcome my friend. Let’s go on an adventure together :)

Clarise Fearn, BFA, Certified Social & Emotional Arts Facilitator.

Learn more about Clarise and her offerings at clarisefearn.com

  • "The Craft Cafe was such an awesome experience, I’ve never done anything like it. I was able to create something that I’m proud of in a safe environment. Will definitely be back to try a different craft, for sure."

    - Alex Manalo

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FAQs

  • 502 West North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.

    We are located on the second floor.

    FREE Street Parking is available in front of the building and in the war streets.

  • Currently all our workshops and events are geared towards adults.

    We will be offering a KIDS MENU at our craft cafe on Saturday afternoons COMING SOON.

  • Yes. We have cute glassware on site and you are welcome to bring your own beverages. We also have some soft drinks at the studio free to guests.

  • No. However, this is an important value of ours and we hope to move to an assessable space in the coming years. We do host frequent events at pop-up locations around the city at various accessible locations. Visit our workshops & classes page for more info or email us at hello@warstreetsartsalon.com to inquire about accessible events.

  • Currently we are unable to offer refunds on tickets. However we do offer refunds in the form of credits to future events.

  • Yes. Please email us at clarise@warstreestartsalon.com to transfer your ticket to a friend.

  • Yes! We love popping up at various locations in the greater Pittsburgh area. If you are interested in having us pop-up at your space reach out to us at clarise@warstreetsartsalon.com