BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//FiberArts Guild of Pittsburgh - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:FiberArts Guild of Pittsburgh X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fiberartspgh.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for FiberArts Guild of Pittsburgh REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T140000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240929T225940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T160543Z UID:9788-1728126000-1728136800@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Skill Share: Photograph Your Work DESCRIPTION:The deadline for Spotlight\, our upcoming member exhibition\, is coming up soon (Oct 12). Let the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh help you photograph you work for submission! \n\n\n\nJoin FGP President Staci Offutt to learn how to take pictures of your work using natural light and your own phone camera. Staci will bring a backdrop and her truck to set up for 2d and 3d work.  \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet outside at Natoli Field in Morningside. Bring your work and your own lunch. We’ll supply the rest! \n\n\n\nRain date is October 12. (you’ll still have time to submit!)  \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, but please let us know you are coming: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Registration Form for Free Events\n \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Which event?(Required)Use the drop-down box to choose your event.Fiber Field Trip: Welcome Blanket Behind the Scenes URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/skill-share-photograph-your-work/ LOCATION:Natoli Field\, 6944 Presidents Way\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15206\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T180000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240726T203320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T215118Z UID:9586-1727010000-1727028000@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:FIBER BASH: STASH SWAP & SILENT AUCTION DESCRIPTION:Join us as we bring back a Guild fundraiser where we have fun with all our fiber friends trading\, swapping and bidding on each other’s stash and artwork.  \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n1:00-2:30 pmDrop off your unwanted\, gently used art and craft supplies\, fabrics\, notions\, fibers\, yarns\, and books to donate to our Paper Bag Raffle. \n\n\n\n2:30 pmPot Luck: Bring a covered dish to share at the potluck lunch. \n\n\n\n3:30-6:00 pmPaper Bag Raffle: Tickets will be 5 for $1. Bring some address stickers for the back of your raffle tickets and a large tote bag for your winnings. You can go home with treasures from someone else’s stash for next to nothing! \n\n\n\nSilent Auction: Donate a piece of your fine art\, craft\, quilt\, wearable\, or services to the Silent Auction (write-in bids). \n\n\n\nBring a guest\, including members of other fiber guilds (quilt\, embroidery\, sewing\, knitting\, crochet guilds). Questions? Contact Barb Grossman at scrapwerx1@gmail.com \n\n\n\nThis event is free for members. Guests pay $5 at the door. Please let us know you are coming by signing up below: \n\n\n\n \n \n Registration Form for Free Events\n \n \n CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Which event?(Required)Use the drop-down box to choose your event.Fiber Field Trip: Welcome Blanket Behind the Scenes URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/stash-swap-fundraiser-auction-pot-luck/ LOCATION:Holy Spirit Church – St Matthew Parish\, 608 Farragut Street\, Millvale\, Pennsylvania\, 15209\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mel-poole-RMQEU7fCqLc-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T190000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240721T222813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T003521Z UID:9558-1725994800-1725994800@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:FGP Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh’s Board. \n\n\n\nGuild members are always welcome at our monthly board meetings! If you would like to join virtually or in person\, please let us know you are coming by clicking the event link and filling out the attached form. \n\n\n\n \n \n Attend a Board Meeting\n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/fgp-board-meeting-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Milford_S_2_Xochitl-A-Cure-for-the-Winter-Blues-600.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T235959 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240807T231426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T223744Z UID:9644-1725580800-1725839999@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:A Fair in the Park DESCRIPTION:Join The Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh in the MAIN TENT at annual Fair in the Park\, hosted by the Craftsmen’s Guild of Pittsburgh in Mellon Park! \n\n\n\nWe have been invited to attend to display some of our members’ work and do demos that include spinning\, weaving\, needle felting\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you’d like to join us\, we’d love to have you hang out with us! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Barb Grossman at scrapwerx1@gmail.com   URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/a-fair-in-the-park/ LOCATION:Mellon Park\, 1047 Shady Ave\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15232 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FairinPark24.2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T190000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240721T221619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240721T222429Z UID:9551-1724094000-1724094000@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:FGP Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh’s Board. \n\n\n\nGuild members are always welcome at our monthly board meetings! If you would like to join virtually or in person\, please let us know you are coming by clicking the event link and filling out the attached form. \n\n\n\n \n \n Attend a Board Meeting\n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/fgp-board-meeting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Reno_S_2_Tropical_detail-600.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T130000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240716T193259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T193445Z UID:9539-1723986000-1723986000@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Spinning\, Carding\, & Combing Skill Share DESCRIPTION:Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh members and friends! \n\n\n\nJoin us for a   \n\n\n\nSpinning\, Carding and Combing Skill Share \n\n\n\nIf you want to learn new skills\, please join us! If you want to share your skills\, please join us! We’d love for you to bring a friend! \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, but please let us know you are coming. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Registration Form for Free Events\n \n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Which event?(Required)Use the drop-down box to choose your event.Fiber Field Trip: Welcome Blanket Behind the Scenes URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/spinning-carding-combing-skill-share/ LOCATION:Sixth Presbyterian Church\, 1688 Murray Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/dropspindle1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T160000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240612T170318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T114610Z UID:9459-1723291200-1723305600@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Pot Luck Picnic & Outdoor Fiber Social DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE! \n\n\n\nJoin us to share food\, show your fiber work\, and connect with members who have the same passion for fiber as fine art\, fine craft\, and joy! \n\n\n\nOUTREACH OPPORTUNITYThe outreach committee is launching a sustainable weaving kit project. We are inviting you\, our guild members\, to participate by creating a small piece on the prototype looms. We will have some weaving kits with detailed instructions available at the picnic for you to take home. \n\n\n\nBring a lawn chair and covered dish to share. *Please label ingredients for allergy concerns* \n\n\n\nStick around for a post-picnic Show & Share! \n\n\n\nAs in previous years\, we’ll gather in Diane Myers Morrissey’s spacious backyard. See the FGP Eblast for directions or email Barb Grossman at scrapwerx1@gmail.com \n\n\n\nThis event is free but please let us know you are coming! \n\n\n\n \n \n Registration Form for Free Events\n \n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Which event?(Required)Use the drop-down box to choose your event.Fiber Field Trip: Welcome Blanket Behind the Scenes URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/pot-luck-picnic-outdoor-fiber-social/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/POTLUCK-NEW-DATE.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T140000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240704T203703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240706T175856Z UID:9508-1721570400-1721570400@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Protohaven Tour DESCRIPTION:What is Protohaven?  Let’s all find out together! We have made arrangements with Protohaven to give us a private tour. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nProtohaven is maker space for all ages. \n\n\n\nThey have a textile studio\, laser cutters\, 3-D printers\, vacuum forming machines\, mig welding capability\, an elaborate woodworking workspace\, blacksmithing area\, metal working space\, a jewelry studio with wax casting equipment\, storage\, classes\, a small gallery and a whole lot more.  \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, but we need to let them know our headcount in advance. Please register below by July 14 to let us know you’re coming. \n\n\n\nYou’re welcome to bring a guest.  \n\n\n\nNOTE: Space is  limited for group tours\, however\, if we exceed the numbers\, we can add a second group to start a half an hour later. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Registration Form for Free Events\n \n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Which event?(Required)Use the drop-down box to choose your event.Fiber Field Trip: Welcome Blanket Behind the Scenes URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/protohaven-tour/ LOCATION:214 North Trenton Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15221\, 214 North Trenton Ave\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15221 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_1335.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T130000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240702T184918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T202010Z UID:9492-1720785600-1720789200@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Erie Art Museum Membership Exhibition Virtual Artists Talk DESCRIPTION:Join us online to hear from juror award winners Sarah Entsminger\, Michelle Browne\, Camilla Brent Pearce\, Jane Ogren\, and Nancy Quick Langer. Each artist will speak about her process and her award-winning piece. There will be time for Q & A afterward. \n\n\n\nWe hope you’ll be there to listen\, learn\, and celebrate our members’ fiber art! \n\n\n\nFollow THIS LINK to join the Zoom call and watch the presentations. URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/erie-art-museum-membership-exhibition-virtual-artists-talk/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Virtual-Artist-Talk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240630T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240630T150000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240505T140650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T164821Z UID:9328-1719752400-1719759600@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Drop Spindle Skill Share DESCRIPTION:“Drop spindle” is a fun way to make yarn and a skill that can be used by many fiber artists including weavers\, knitters and crocheters.  \n\n\n\nPlease join us at the Sixth Church basement in Squirrel Hill to learn or share your knowledge of hand spinning and watch demonstrations of spinning on a drop spindle and on a wheel. Members will be there who can help you get started on a spindle.  \n\n\n\nDrop Spindles will be available for purchase or borrow if you don’t have one. One of our members is making them by hand for this event.  \n\n\n\nThis event is free but please let us know you are coming! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Registration Form for Free Events\n \n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Which event?(Required)Use the drop-down box to choose your event.Fiber Field Trip: Welcome Blanket Behind the Scenes URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/drop-spindle-skill-share/ LOCATION:Sixth Presbyterian Church\, 1688 Murray Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/images_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T120000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240505T143105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T175923Z UID:9387-1718445600-1718452800@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Studio Visit with Stefanie Zito DESCRIPTION:Stefanie Zito invites us to visit her “Garden Studio” at Garfield Community Farm.   Please dress appropriately for the weather\, as well as the possibility of ticks and poison ivy. If we get serious rain\, we will meet in Stefanie’s Studio close by.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStefanie is a Certified Permaculture Designer who grows dye plants from which to extract natural dye for her three dimensional weavings. Stefanie currently has art work at the Erie Museum as part of the Fiberarts Guild Member Show. She also recently had a solo show of her work at Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild. In 2023 she was a Grow in Fiber grant recipient through the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh.  \n\n\n\nPlease sign up to join us and we will send you the address for the garden and the studio. To discover more of Stefanie’s work\, visit her website or find her on Instagram at @stefaniezito_studio \n\n\n\nOnly TWO spots left for this event! To sign up\, contact Michelle Browne directly at mlbatoast7@gmail.com URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/studio-visit-with-stefanie-zito/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/StephZito1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T150000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240419T003736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T215928Z UID:9304-1717938000-1717945200@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Studio Visit with Rebecca Hebert DESCRIPTION:Join us at Radiant Hall in McKees Rocks to tour Guild member Rebecca Hebert’s studio and learn about her work and process. \n\n\n\nRebecca was a professional fundraiser for non-profit and educational institutions for more than 30 years. Retirement gave her the opportunity to immerse herself in the fiber arts\, knitting\, crocheting and weaving. She is a well known weaving instructor\, teaching new weavers to turn yarn into amazing fabrics – scarves\, prayer and fashion shawls\, table runners\, napkins\, blankets and wall hangings. She looks forward to sharing her work and to inspire those who may not think of themselves as artists to let go and create! \n\n\n\n\nRebecca’s website\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThere will have light refreshments in the classroom next door. Contact Michelle Browne mlbatoast7@gmail.com for car pool or driving directions. \n\n\n\nNOTE ABOUT ACCESSIBILITY Be aware that there is no elevator at Radiant Hall. Rebecca’s studio is on the second floor. \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, but let us know you are coming! \n\n\n\n \n \n Registration Form for Free Events\n \n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Which event?(Required)Use the drop-down box to choose your event.Fiber Field Trip: Welcome Blanket Behind the Scenes URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/studio-visit-with-rebecca-hebert/ LOCATION:Radiant Hall\, McKees Rocks\, 734 Thompson Avenue\, McKees Rocks\, PA\, 15136\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image0-rotated.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T180000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240502T175120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T215810Z UID:9324-1717689600-1717696800@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Studio Visit with Rona Chang DESCRIPTION:Join us at Radiant Hall in Lawrenceville for a Studio Visit with Fiber Entrepreneur Rona Chang of Otto Finn Shop + Studio. \n\n\n\n\nOtto Finn Website\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRona is one of the winners of the 2023 Grow in Fiber awards. Rona and her team make amazing wearables using second-market and sustainable materials \n\n\n\nWe will meet at 4 pm at the sewing studio at Radiant Hall\, 4514 Plummer St. (Ground floor\, one flight down) \n\n\n\nThen we will walk to Rona’s cutting space at her retail shop at 4607 Butler St next to The Gourmandine Bakery. (It’s one block away from Radiant Hall.) \n\n\n\nParking is free on Butler St in front of the shop but also on Plummer St.\, 46th St. and many of the surrounding streets. \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, but please let us know you are coming! \n\n\n\n \n \n Registration Form for Free Events\n \n \n CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Which event?(Required)Use the drop-down box to choose your event.Fiber Field Trip: Welcome Blanket Behind the Scenes URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/studio-visit-with-rona-chang/ LOCATION:Radiant Hall Lawrenceville\, 4514 Plummer St\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/RonaChang-edited.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T160000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240425T212312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T004531Z UID:9322-1716127200-1716134400@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Meetup DESCRIPTION:Join us at Sixth Presbyterian Church in Squirrel Hill to connect\, talk fiber\, and enjoy time with friends! URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/meetup-with-laverne-kemp/ LOCATION:Sixth Presbyterian Church\, 1688 Murray Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_Guild-copy.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T140000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240502T180023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T141511Z UID:9356-1716123600-1716127200@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Fiber Feedback DESCRIPTION:Are you getting work ready to enter into Fiberart International 2025? Join us before today’s Meetup to fine tune your work or improve the  presentation of your work before you photograph it. Need a photographer? We have recommendations… URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/fiber-feedback/ LOCATION:Sixth Presbyterian Church\, 1688 Murray Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/growinfiber-e1714918404649.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T153000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240425T210531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T210533Z UID:9319-1715351400-1715355000@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Meetup with Rebekah Joy from Flux Bene DESCRIPTION:Join us at Contemporary Craft to connect\, talk fiber\, and hear a presentation from Rebekah Joy. Rebekah Joy is a textile artist who loves nature.  Flux Bene is her textile recycling project whose mission is to facilitate the reuse of 10\,000 garments by June of 2025. She and her team in Pittsburgh upcycle discarded second- hand garments into pieces that people are excited to wear again.  Everything they produce is minimal-waste and gender neutral. They also now create pdf sewing patterns to help you upcycle your own clothing! For more information\, see Flux Bene’s 10k Garment Project URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/meetup-with-rebekah-joy-from-flux-bene/ LOCATION:Contemporary Craft\, 5645 Butler Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/RebeccaJoy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T180000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240416T204442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T015843Z UID:9281-1714924800-1714932000@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom for the most important meeting of the year\, when we will vote in a new slate of board members: \n\n\n\nANNOUNCEMENT OF 2024 BOARD NOMINEES\n\n\n\nTerm 2023-2026Ruth BedeianDebbie Penley \n\n\n\nTerm 2024-2027Jamie BoyleDavid AndersonLeslie RikerCathy Trostle-Oliver \n\n\n\n2025 NOMINATING COMMITTEE \n\n\n\nChair: Christine Bethea \n\n\n\nMembers: Debbie PenleyNisha BlackwellPenny Mateer  \n\n\n\nKirsten Ervin – 2024 Nominating Committee Chair \n\n\n\n\n\n\nStephanie Zito\n\n\n\nRona Chang\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe meeting will feature short presentations from Stephanie Zito and Rona Chang\, last year’s Grow in Fiber Grant recipients. \n\n\n\nWe’ll say thank you to outgoing board members\, hear from nominees to the board\, and vote in our new board members. \n\n\n\nPlease join us! \n\n\n\n\nGet Zoom Link (members only) URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/general-membership-meeting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CC-gallery1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T150000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240407T223419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T173627Z UID:9235-1714222800-1714230000@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Fiber Feedback and Studio Visit DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Fiber Feedback at David Anderson’s studio on Neville Island. Bring work to share or come for the fiber community! We’ll hear from David and get to explore his studio. \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, but please let us know you are coming! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Registration Form for Free Events\n \n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Which event?(Required)Use the drop-down box to choose your event.Fiber Field Trip: Welcome Blanket Behind the Scenes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nAbout David: David is a self taught weaver who began exploring color on a rigid heddle loom in plain weave. He now explores multi-shaft weaving\, up to 12 shafts. Split-shed weaving is an interest\, and he will have some to show at the meet-up.  Explore his basement studio\, view a half-dozen looms and look at a house full of hand-woven rugs and other treasures. \n\n\n\nAbout David’s Neville Island studio: there are steps – 5 up to the door and 13 down to the basement. Street parking is preferred\, please reserve the driveway for anyone who may not walk long distances. Parking on Pine street and Vivianna street are near the house. It is a blonde brick two story house on the river. URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/fiber-feedback-and-studio-visit/ LOCATION:98 Oak Ln\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15225\, 98 Oak Ln\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/David-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T183000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240321T024046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T204603Z UID:9183-1713378600-1713378600@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Fiber Feedback on Zoom DESCRIPTION:Please join Debbie Penley with our monthly web-based fiber feedback As always\, Zoom access links can be accessed in the monthly Eblast on in the member’s only portion of this site (under your membership area). These events are a great opportunity to connect with artists near and far\, to find inspiration and to support the Fiberarts Guild community! \n\n\n\n\nGet Zoom Link (Members Only) URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/fiber-feedback-on-zoom-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/debbiepenley.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T170000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240313T162420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T164358Z UID:9160-1713103200-1713114000@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:April Meetup DESCRIPTION:This month’s meetup features an informal presentation by Guild Member Mita Ghosal. Mita is a choreographer whose new dance work Lost on a Loom examines lost South Asian Histories through Indian Textiles and Fabrics. Weaving dance\, storytelling\, and the history of fabric in Bengal\, this dance theatre work draws parallels between the movement of material\, and the movement(s) of people. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLost on a Loom will premiere May 17 & 18 at the Kelly-Strayhorn Theatre.  \n\n\n\n\nLost on a Loom Tickets URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/april-meetup/ LOCATION:Sixth Presbyterian Church\, 1688 Murray Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MitaGhosalHeadshot2023-scaled-e1702070482188-300x300-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T203000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240402T014050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T220633Z UID:9205-1712862000-1712867400@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Grow in Fiber Grant Virtual Information Session DESCRIPTION:Please join Katie Bulova and Karen Krieger for an information session on the upcoming Grow in Fiber Grant. The grant submission deadline is April 20th at 11:59 pm. \n\n\n\nTo register for this event\, please contact Katie Bulova at bulovakatie@gmail.com URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/grow-in-fiber-grant-virtual-information-session/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/pulp-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T235959 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20230809T155200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T154454Z UID:7620-1712188800-1737331199@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Member Exhibition at Erie Art Museum DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh Juried Membership Exhibition at the Erie Art Museum. \n\n\n\n\n\nCongratulations to all participating FGP member artists! \n\n\n\nImportant Update Regarding Erie Museum Closure and Exhibit Plans\n\n\n\nPlease note that the Erie Art Museum will be closed for repairs from December 25th to 27th\, with the possibility of an extension through December 28th and 29th. Please check on museum hours before you plan your visit. \n\n\n\n\nOrder a Catalog\n\n\n\n\nJurors\n\n\n\nLaura Domencic\, Executive Director\, Erie Art Museum \n\n\n\nLaura Domencic is an artist\, curator\, writer and educator who cultivates creative thinking in individuals and communities. She is the Executive Director of the Erie Art Museum and a lead partner and curator with The Documentary Works\, a group that produces photo documentary exhibits on social and environmental justice. \n\n\n\nBefore her appointment to the Museum\, she has worked as an independent arts consultant leading successful fundraising efforts for a variety of institutional and individual clients. She has also directed an artist residency program in Ambialet\, France. Previously\, Domencic served for 11 years as Director of the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. \n\n\n\nDomencic received her MFA from Lesley University in Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, and her BFA from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. lauradomencic.com \n\n\n\nJamie Keim-Pomorski\, Program Manager & Designer\, Erie Art Museum \n\n\n\nJamie is an artist living in Erie\, Pennsylvania by way of Brooklyn\, New York and Pensacola\, Florida. she is an abstract artist and graphic designer with a BFA Fine Arts/Digital Design from Pace University in New York City. She is currently the Program Manager and Designer at the Erie Art Museum\, as well as a practicing studio artist and an art teacher at the Inner City Neighborhood Art House. Jamie loves to volunteer and work with children in the arts and sciences\, and is an active member of the urban forest committee of the city of Erie.Fluent in multiple Adobe programs\, Jamie is a seasoned graphic designer with a bold understanding of space and composition. As an abstract painter\, she uses creative\, conceptual\, yet sometimes unusual solutions to achieve desired textures and compositions. As an educator\, Jamie encourages intuitive thinking and planning while creating with and educating others. As a program manager\, she oversees local educational programs and initiatives and teaches alternative solutions to painting\, collaging\, and design. \n\n\n\nWhile Jamie accepts freelance digital design projects when she can\, she focuses the majority of her free time and creative energy on studio work\, working primarily on larger abstract paintings with mixed media. Most notably\, she recently exhibited her paintings in group shows at Glass Growers Gallery\, a solo show (i saw the light\, August 2021) at the 1020 Collective\, and a two-person exhibition (Come Highwater\, June 2022) with fellow artist and Pace University BFA graduate\, Julia Ennis\, at the Kada Gallery. jamiekeim.com \n\n\n\nhttps://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:aeca32cf-f265-4ef6-887d-bdc34838afee URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/members-exhibition-at-erie-art-museum/ LOCATION:Erie Art Museum\, 20 E 5th St\, Erie\, PA\, 16507\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Guild Events,Guild Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Erie-Art-Museum-1-e1683477354106.png ORGANIZER;CN="Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh":MAILTO:fiberartspgh@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T170000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240214T185110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T165131Z UID:9054-1711029600-1711040400@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:In-Person Fiber Feedback DESCRIPTION:Join us at Contemporary Craft for this month’s Fiber Feedback. Bring your work-in-progress or just come gather with fiber artist friends to see what everyone is working on. \n\n\n\nIf you are dropping off your work for the Erie Show\, stop in\, bring work in progress or see what others are up to!  CC has a top notch gift shop and a fascinating ceramics exhibition. Weavers will want to see their growing loom collection.  Wonderful things happen when we get together! URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/in-person-fiber-feedback-3/ LOCATION:Contemporary Craft\, 5645 Butler Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15201\, United States CATEGORIES:Fiber Feedback ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_Guild-copy.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T123000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240116T171739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T222507Z UID:8929-1710669600-1710678600@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:UK Artist Jennifer Collier - The Art of Paper and Stitch: Experimental Techniques Dresses Workshop Part 2 DESCRIPTION:This is Part 2 of Jennifer’s Experimental Techniques Dresses Zoom Workshop.  \n\n\n\nWORKSHOP IS FULL \n\n\n\nContact Michelle Browne mlbatoast7@gmail.com to get on the wait list. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Jennifer \n\n\n\nPaper pioneer and UK artist Jennifer Collier creates exquisite artwork from vintage recycled materials in conjunction with stitch; a contemporary twist on traditional textiles. \n\n\n\nThe papers serve as both the inspiration and the media for the work\, with the narrative suggesting the forms. Through this marriage of unlikely materials old papers are transformed into something truly unique\, delicate and complex.”I work from a studio in Stafford\, and continue my self-employed career through the sale of my work\, exhibitions and commissions. I run my own gallery\, Unit Twelve\, which is open to the public. The space houses six artist’s studios\, including my own and hosts a changing program of themed\, high quality contemporary craft exhibitions\, curated by myself. URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/uk-artist-jennifer-collier-zoom-paper-dress-workshop-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Collier_waitlist.png ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Browne%2C Program Chair":MAILTO:mlbatoast7@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T170000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240208T220436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T220534Z UID:9026-1709474400-1709485200@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:March Meetup DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly gathering to connect with friends\, share resources\, and learn something new! \n\n\n\nThis month features an informal presentation by Kirsten Ervin on how illustration informs her fiber work. Next\, Kirsten will lead Creative Mark Making exercises to help you generate images freely.  URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/march-meetup/ LOCATION:Sixth Presbyterian Church\, 1688 Murray Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Kirsten-Bug-Grid.-3.11.17.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T123000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240116T170659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T222651Z UID:8913-1708855200-1708864200@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:UK Artist Jennifer Collier - The Art of Paper and Stitch: Experimental Techniques Dresses Workshop Part 1 DESCRIPTION:Experimental Techniques Dresses – A Two-Day Zoom WorkshopPart 1: Sunday\, Feb 25Part 2: Sunday\, March 17 \n\n\n\nWORKSHOP IS FULL \n\n\n\nContact Michelle Browne mlbatoast7@gmail.com to get on the wait list. \n\n\n\nTo start\, the students will learn 5 ‘experimental’ techniques including melting plastics\, fusing objects in plastic\, waxing papers\, wax entrapment in teabags\, and transferring magazine images using “selotape”. Once they “have had a go at” these techniques they will make a two -part dress (bodice and skirt) using their favourite combination of techniques. The dresses will be hand stitched together and embellished with pockets\, collars\, buttons and handmade paper roses.  Jennifer will demonstrate paper pleating\, covered binding\, button loops\, pockets\, collars and patchworking papers to create the ‘fabric’ for your dress. She will then go onto show how to put these together and construct the garment. \n\n\n\nFrom Jennifer: “I am on the screen the whole time (except for the break) and do demonstrations at set times\, so people can choose to work away from the screen\, but come back to these times to watch the next bit.” \n\n\n\n*Each student will need a copy of the template I will email and share with participants in advance for this workshop. Students will also need access to old/dirty irons for waxing papers. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Jennifer \n\n\n\nPaper pioneer and UK artist Jennifer Collier creates exquisite artwork from vintage recycled materials in conjunction with stitch; a contemporary twist on traditional textiles. \n\n\n\nThe papers serve as both the inspiration and the media for the work\, with the narrative suggesting the forms. Through this marriage of unlikely materials old papers are transformed into something truly unique\, delicate and complex.”I work from a studio in Stafford\, and continue my self-employed career through the sale of my work\, exhibitions and commissions. I run my own gallery\, Unit Twelve\, which is open to the public. The space houses six artist’s studios\, including my own and hosts a changing program of themed\, high quality contemporary craft exhibitions\, curated by myself. URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/uk-artist-jennifer-collier-zoom-paper-dress-workshop-part-1/ CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Collier_waitlist.png ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Browne%2C Program Chair":MAILTO:mlbatoast7@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T203000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240129T212456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T162556Z UID:9009-1708542000-1708547400@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Zoom Fiber Feedback DESCRIPTION:Join Debbie Penley for an online meetup to share work\, get inspiration\, and connect with other fiber artists. \n\n\n\nLog in to find the Zoom link on your Account page. \n\n\n\n\nLog in\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDebbie is a multimedia artist focusing on fiber and ceramics. She has been felting for 8 years and has been a member of the Pittsburgh Fiber Arts Guild since 2019. Most of her work is sculptural\, often with a playful or whimsical intent. URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/zoom-fiber-feedback-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/debbiepenley.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T170000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240208T215521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T215638Z UID:9017-1708005600-1708016400@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:In-Person Fiber Feedback DESCRIPTION:Join Carolyn Carson (moderator) and other fiber artists to discuss ongoing projects and share insights and resources. A wonderful way to connect with others in our community of creatives! URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/in-person-fiber-feedback-2/ LOCATION:Sixth Presbyterian Church\, 1688 Murray Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15217 CATEGORIES:Fiber Feedback ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_9725.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T143000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240129T200128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T162347Z UID:9000-1707915600-1707921000@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Zoom Fiber Feedback DESCRIPTION:Join Debbie Penley for an online meetup to share work\, get inspiration\, and connect with other fiber artists. \n\n\n\nLog in to find the Zoom link on your Account page. \n\n\n\n\n\nLog in\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDebbie is a multimedia artist focusing on fiber and ceramics. She has been felting for 8 years and has been a member of the Pittsburgh Fiber Arts Guild since 2019. Most of her work is sculptural\, often with a playful or whimsical intent. URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/zoom-fiber-feedback/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/debbiepenley.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260531T031246 CREATED:20240129T184454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T213224Z UID:8988-1707055200-1707066000@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Show and Share with member talks from Barb Grossman and Cathy Olivar DESCRIPTION:Sixth Presbyterian Church in Squirrel Hill\, side door\, 1688 Murray Ave with ThrED talks by members Barb Grossman and Cathy Olivar on “Being an Environmental Steward”No pre-registration. \n\n\n\nAbout Barb Grossman: My journey with art has been a lifelong exploration of discovery. My desire to explore fiber prompted me to begin organizing fiber retreats and an annual creative arts festival featuring classes\, vendors\, and exhibitions from artists worldwide.Scrapwerx is a zero-waste initiative that began at the height of the pandemic. I started collecting scraps of fabric from people who were making masks in an effort to divert the textile waste from a landfill.I have realized that my greatest strength is my desire to share my knowledge with my community. It is my greatest hope that through my community service\, I can inspire people of all ages to find a way to express themselves with materials readily available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Cathy Olivar:Cathy has her own business\, Cathy Olivar Sustainable Clothing Brand.She was part of an activist group working toward a fashion future that is more sustainable and transparent and puts peoples’ lives before profit.She created her company in 2019 with the goal of providing a sustainable alternative to fast fashion.Cathy was selected along with other incredible designers to recreate some of the most iconic looks for the icon and advocate himself\, @theebillyporter\, for Billy Porter Presents: A Summer Flower Fashion Show at the Phipps Conservatory here in Pittsburgh recently. URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/show-and-share-with-member-talks-from-barb-grossman-and-cathy-olivar/ LOCATION:6th Presbyterian Church\, 1688 Murray Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15217 CATEGORIES:Fiber Feedback,Programs & Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BarbCathy.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR