FiberArts Guild of Pittsburgh

Fiber Field Trip: Opening Reception for the Weavers of Banaras
2026-01-15 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Chatham University, Woodland Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States
Join Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh members as we attend the opening reception for The Weavers of Banaras, an exhibition by Fulbright scholar Natalie Callahan, featuring stunning graphite and charcoal drawings that honor the Banarasi weaving tradition.Through her art, Callahan captures the skill, labor, and resilience of one of the world’s most intricate textile crafts, offering a powerful tribute to the artisans who create these remarkable fabrics.

Meet at 4pm at Cafe RachelChatham UnversityWoodland RoadPittsburgh, PA 15232

NOTE: Chatham University is on a private road in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood.

FGP Board Meeting
2026-01-19 19:00 | Pennsylvania
Monthly meeting of the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh’s Board.

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Fiberart International 2028 Planning Session (Zoom)
2026-01-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Pennsylvania
Help shape one of the most significant fiber art exhibitions in the world. Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh (FGP) volunteers are invited to participate in a Zoom planning meeting to collaborate on the development of programs and support for Fiberart International 2028.

Participants will explore opportunities to plan, lead, and support exhibition-related programming, including the artist reception, opening weekend events, lectures, docent tours, and workshops throughout the run of the show. This session will also outline behind-the-scenes operational and volunteer roles essential to a successful exhibition.

Working in collaboration with Contemporary Craft, which will facilitate the exhibition, FGP members will help create meaningful auxiliary programs and provide critical support that enhances this benchmark international event.

This meeting will be facilitated by Staci Offutt. All members of the FGP are invited to participate.

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Fiber Field Trip
2026-01-30 18:00 - 21:00 | The Frame Gallery, 5200 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
Join us at 6:00pm for the opening of FGP member Alicia DeVrio’s solo exhibition, Structure/Less: Holding Together/Falling Apart at The Frame Gallery on Forbes Avenue near CMU. Afterward anyone who chooses may carpool to T-Swirl Crepe on Murray Ave. for sweet or savory gluten free crepes.

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Office Hours with FGP
2026-02-04 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Pennsylvania
Join President Jasmine Davis for weekly office hours on Zoom to discuss the Guild, fiber arts, or whatever’s on your mind! Come as you are – feel free to drop in at any point during the hour. Bring a topic to discuss or just work on a project and chat. Please register to let Min know you are coming.

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Fiber Sunday: Surface Design in Textiles with Petra Fallaux, Show & Share, Fiber Interest Groups
2026-02-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Sixth Presbyterian Church, 1688 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2:00-3:00 pm Show & ShareBring your latest work or in-progress project to share with fellow members. Talk about your process, celebrate your progress, or ask for feedback in this informal gathering.

3:00-4:00 pm Featured Presentation: Surface Design in Textiles with Petra FallauxDutch native Petra Fallaux is a writer, curator, artist and a Fiberarts Guild member participating in exhibitions and working behind the scenes on the Program committee and Fiberart Internationals.

Petra’s most recent exhibition Imprinted on Cloth at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn NY this summer “showcased four fiber artists whose work crosses the boundaries between quilting and printmaking: Using layering of fiber reactive dyes and surface design techniques such as silk screening, monoprinting, painting, stenciling, scraping and other mark-making methods they create masterful abstract compositions using color, shape, and line.”

An active multi tasking artist, Petra is co- Juror for Quilts=Art=Quilts 2025 currently at Schweinfurth Art Center, manages the award winning local architectural firm Springboard Design, writes catalog text for exhibitions and teaches Surface Design techniques at the Nancy Crow Barn in Baltimore, Ohio.https://petra-fallaux-969h.squarespace.com/

4:00-5:00 pm Fiber Interest GroupsJoin us for community, coworking, and conversation. While we have three established groups—knit & crochet, spinning, and embroidery—all portable handcrafts and skill levels are welcome.

Soulbeats: Expressions of the Spirit in Fiber
2026-02-10 16:00 - 2026-03-20 15:00 | Seton Hill University Art Center, Harlan Gallery, 201 West Otterman Street, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, 15601, United States
Closing Reception and Artist Talks

Friday, March 20, 2026, from 1-3 pm

Vote for the People’s Choice Award!

Soulbeats: Expressions of the Spirit in FiberThe Harlan Gallery201 West Otterman StreetGreensburg, PA 15601Juror: Jacobo Alonso

Message from Soulbeats Co-Chairs

We hope we will be seeing everyone at the closing of the Soulbeats: Expressions of the Spirit in Fiber juried members exhibition on March 20 from 1 to 3pm! This is a great opportunity for members to support their fellow artists.

Catalogs: There are still catalogs available for $35 – cash or check to FGP. Please let Cheryl Hopper or Kathie Hollingshead know if you would like a catalog ASAP in case we need to order more.

Artist talks: Artists with a piece in the exhibition will have a chance to very briefly tell us about their work. It is all very informal and laid-back and there will be an chance for you to ask questions. Whether you are a fellow exhibitor or are there as an observer without a piece in this show, you may be surprised how much you can learn or what new ideas you can get from watching and being involved in the conversation.

People’s Choice: The People’s Choice award will be announced toward the end of the closing so those who haven’t seen the exhibition yet can have a chance to vote.

Parking and ride sharing: There is a community parking garage across the street from the gallery that you enter from 106 W Otterman St, Greensburg, PA 15601. Kathie will post again on the member’s Facebook page to help people coordinate rides.Cheryl Hopper and Kathie Hollingshead

About the Juror

Jacobo Alonso of Mexico exhibited in the Fiberarts International 2022 in Pittsburgh, where he receivedthe Sally Yunis Memorial Award for Innovative Use of Materials. He has also participated in exhibitionsaround the globe, including Mexico, Finland, the United States, England, Hungary, Italy, France,Portugal, Poland, Spain, Slovakia, Ukraine, Bratislava, the Czech Republic, Germany, Republic ofSouth Korea, Malaysia, Australia, the Netherlands, Lithuania, and China. Alonso received anHonorable Mention at Fiber Options: Material Explorations, in Maryland and at the CheongjuInternational Biennale, in the Republic of South Korea. In addition, he was awarded the Career Awardin Performance on Paper in Lucca, Italy, among others.

Alonso has been an artist in residence at ART OMI, New York, in 2024; at HIPERTEXTILE in CórtexFrontal, Portugal in 2024; at SÍM Residency, Iceland in 2024; at the Building Bridges Gallery in LosAngeles, in 2017; and at the ARTELES Creative Center in Haukijärvi Finland 2015.

Office Hours with FGP
2026-02-11 05:00 - 18:00 | Pennsylvania
Join President Jasmine Davis for weekly office hours on Zoom to discuss the Guild, fiber arts, or whatever’s on your mind! Come as you are – feel free to drop in at any point during the hour. Bring a topic to discuss or just work on a project and chat. Please register to let Min know you are coming.

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FGP Board Meeting
2026-02-16 19:00, 2026-05-18 19:00 | Pennsylvania
Monthly meeting of the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh’s Board.

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Office Hours with FGP
2026-02-25 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Pennsylvania
Join President Jasmine Davis for weekly office hours on Zoom to discuss the Guild, fiber arts, or whatever’s on your mind! Come as you are – feel free to drop in at any point during the hour. Bring a topic to discuss or just work on a project and chat. Please register to let Min know you are coming.

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Programs Committee Meeting (Zoom)
2026-03-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Pennsylvania
Do you have a passion for throwing parties? How about an eye for event details? Are you the host(ess) with the most(ess)? We’re seeking all types to join the Programs Committee! This group is responsible for planning lectures, workshops, and other programs for our Fiberarts Guild members and guests. Whether you want to be involved with the small details or you want to just show up and say hi to everyone, we promise there’s a place for you on the Programs Committee! Join us via Zoom on Thursday, March 5th to learn more about what we do and help plan the 2026 programs calendar!

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Fiber Field Trip: Welcome Blanket Behind the Scenes
2026-03-07 13:00 - 15:00 | International Sculpture Center, 5126 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15201, United States
Come see the Welcome Blanket Exhibit before it closes! FGP members are invited to gather at the International Sculpture Center to view the exhibit and learn about the project.

International Sculpture Center’s Executive Director, Johanna Hutchinson, will discuss the Welcome Blanket Project and how these blankets will be distributed as a gesture of good will and inclusion to our new citizen neighbors who have immigrated to this area. Especially in times like these.

Complimentary refreshments of wine and cheese with homemade breadsticks will be provided in addition to coffee, tea and water.

Free parking is available in a lot across the street next to a bank and also curbside.

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Fiber Sunday: FGP Vision & Values with Staci Offutt, Show & Share, Fiber Interest Groups
2026-03-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Sixth Presbyterian Church, 1688 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2:00-3:00 pm Show & ShareBring your latest work or in-progress project to share with fellow members. Talk about your process, celebrate your progress, or ask for feedback in this informal gathering.

3:00-4:00 pm Featured Presentation: Artistic Values & Our Vision for the Future

Explore your values for your own art process, and help shape the future of the Guild! Member Staci Offutt will lead us in exercises to help us identify our own artistic values and share how to incorporate these values into your artist statement. Then, she will lead a forum to discuss the Values & Vision of the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh as we define who we are and how we want to move forward.

4:00-5:00 pm Fiber Interest GroupsJoin us for community, coworking, and conversation. While we have three established groups—knit & crochet, spinning, and embroidery—all portable handcrafts and skill levels are welcome.

Fiberart International 2028 Planning Session (Zoom)
2026-03-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Pennsylvania
I’m thrilled to announce that Fiberart International is experiencing a true renaissance of interest from Fiberarts Guild members and the momentum is real.

At our most recent planning meeting, Cheryl Hooper, FI Volunteer Coordinator and I, FI22 Project Director and current FI Committee Chair, laid out a very specific and thoughtful logistical plan. We’ve drafted a budget. We’ve drafted a timeline. And within that one-hour-long meeting, nearly 40 key volunteer positions were filled. That kind of response speaks volumes about the excitement and commitment building around FI2028.

There is still plenty of room and many meaningful opportunities for folks to get involved. We’ve intentionally broken the work into small, manageable logistical puzzle pieces that fit together, making it easy to contribute in ways that match your interests, skills, and availability.

We are still seeking co-directors to take the helm, but it’s important to note that these roles will look very different from past iterations of the exhibition. Co-directorship would be more of a purely project management and liaison role, supported by a clear plan, a solid framework, and a large, energized team already in motion. Whoever steps into this role will be truly set up for success, surrounded by dedicated guild members ready to make Fiberart International 2028 a reality.

If you’ve been curious, waiting for the right moment, or wondering how you might fit in, this is it! We hope you’ll join us at this planning meeting and be part of shaping what promises to be an extraordinary exhibition.

With excitement and gratitude,Staci OffuttFI Committee Chair

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Office Hours with FGP
2026-03-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Pennsylvania
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FGP Board Meeting
2026-03-16 19:00, 2026-06-08 19:00 | Pennsylvania
Monthly meeting of the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh’s Board.

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Workshop: Monoprinting on Fabric
2026-03-21 11:00 - 15:00 | AIR – Artists Image Resources, 518 Foreland Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
The Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh presents a Monoprinting on Fabric Workshop at Artist Image Resource (AIR) on March 21st. Create unique, one-of-a-kind prints on fabric using this versatile printmaking technique—perfect for art quilts, wearable art, and mixed media projects. Expert instruction provided in AIR’s professional printmaking studio; all levels welcome!

Once registered bring the following:Fabric and paper – cut to fit in a 12×18 image areaParticipants are encouraged to bring other media that works with plexi printing e.g. oil based relief inks, acrylic inks, etc. (13×19 cougar paper provided for proofing. Rag paper will also be available to purchase.)

The workshop will include:Tour of facilitiesWalkthrough of the printing pressDemonstration of Monoprinting approaches using PlexiglassA piece of plexi glass will be providedWaterbased Relief Inks will be providedRollers, Brayers, and other miscellaneous tools will be available to use13×19 cougar paper provided for proofingRag paper will also be available to purchase

Participants are encouraged to bring any tools that may be useful in create monoprints

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2026-03-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Pennsylvania
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Join FGP at Modern Craft Market
2026-03-27 09:00 - 2026-03-29 17:30 | Pennsylvania
The Fiberarts Guild has been invited to participate in the Modern Craft Market. The Guild will receive a fee-free 10′ x 10′ booth space.

Any member interested in selling their fiber wares at the group booth should sign up on the form below or contact Outreach Committee Chair Susan Swarthout directly at sswarthout11@gmail as soon as possible.

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Programs Committee Meeting (Zoom)
2026-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Pennsylvania
Do you have a passion for throwing parties? How about an eye for event details? Are you the host(ess) with the most(ess)? We’re seeking all types to join the Programs Committee! This group is responsible for planning lectures, workshops, and other programs for our Fiberarts Guild members and guests. Whether you want to be involved with the small details or you want to just show up and say hi to everyone, we promise there’s a place for you on the Programs Committee!

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Fiber Sunday: Entering an Exhibition with Cathy Olivar, Fiber Interest Groups, Show & Share
2026-04-12 14:00 - 17:00 | Sixth Presbyterian Church, 1688 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2:00-3:00 pm Fiber Interest GroupsJoin us for community, coworking, and conversation. While we have three established groups—knit & crochet, spinning, and embroidery—all portable handcrafts and skill levels are welcome.

3:00-4:00 pm Featured Presentation: Entering an Exhibition with Cathy Olivar

4:00-5:00 pm Show & ShareBring your latest work or in-progress project to share with fellow members. Talk about your process, celebrate your progress, or ask for feedback in this informal gathering.

FGP Annual Membership Meeting
2026-04-19 13:30 - 16:00 | Velum Fermentation, 2120 Jane Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15203, United States
Join us for the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh Annual Membership Meeting! We’d love to see you for an afternoon of community, creativity, and a look at what’s ahead for the Guild in 2026-2027. Together, we’ll elect new Board Members, hear about exciting plans for the year to come, and celebrate everything that makes our membership so special. Enjoy light refreshments while you reconnect with fellow members and put some faces to names.

Heads up: a vintage market will be happening at Velum Fermentation the same afternoon – a great excuse to make a day of it! We recommend arriving early if you’d like to browse before the meeting gets underway.

FGP Board Meeting
2026-04-20 19:00 | Pennsylvania
Monthly meeting of the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh’s Board.

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Programs Committee Meeting (Zoom)
2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Pennsylvania
Do you have a passion for throwing parties? How about an eye for event details? Are you the host(ess) with the most(ess)? We’re seeking all types to join the Programs Committee! This group is responsible for planning lectures, workshops, and other programs for our Fiberarts Guild members and guests. Whether you want to be involved with the small details or you want to just show up and say hi to everyone, we promise there’s a place for you on the Programs Committee!

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Fiber Sunday: Beyond Sheep with Denise Hardman, Fiber Interest Groups, Show & Share
2026-05-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Sixth Presbyterian Church, 1688 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2:00-2:30 pm Fiber Interest Groups

Join us for community, coworking, and conversation – all portable handcrafts and skill levels are welcome.

2:30-3:30 pm Featured Presentation: Fiber Sampler Showcase: Beyond Sheep by Denise Hardman.

This session is all about hands-on exposure to fibers of the non-sheep variety, including vegan fibers such as pineapple, banana, hemp, corn, and Egyptian cotton. Also included are luxury fibers such as angora, yak, silk, and camel. This sampler showcase is meant to inspire your next project and fiber selection, thinking outside the mainstream!

3:30-5:00 pm Artist Critique and Show & Share

Thinking about entering into an upcoming Exhibition? Or maybe you’re looking to sell your work in a gallery, brick & mortar shop, or online? Take your work to new heights by participating in an Artist Critique!

Not quite ready for a critique? Then bring your latest work or in-progress project to share with fellow members. Talk about your process and celebrate your progress!

Programs Committee Meeting (Zoom)
2026-06-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Pennsylvania
Do you have a passion for throwing parties? How about an eye for event details? Are you the host(ess) with the most(ess)? We’re seeking all types to join the Programs Committee! This group is responsible for planning lectures, workshops, and other programs for our Fiberarts Guild members and guests. Whether you want to be involved with the small details or you want to just show up and say hi to everyone, we promise there’s a place for you on the Programs Committee!

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