BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//FiberArts Guild of Pittsburgh - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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:20250929T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T190000 DTSTAMP:20250905T161847Z CREATED:20250904T161951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T161847Z UID:10603-1759172400-1759172400@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Fiberart International Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:As Fi2025 comes to a close\, let’s connect to discuss the future of Fiberart International. Any interested member should join us for this Zoom meeting. Please sign up below to receive the Zoom link. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Fiberart International Committee Meeting\n Members: Please let us know you are coming by filling out the form below. The Zoom link will be sent via email after you sign up. \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/fiberart-international-committee-meeting/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Fi-Committee-Mtg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T200000 DTSTAMP:20250717T154522Z CREATED:20250717T154423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T154522Z UID:10521-1757962800-1757966400@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 X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/fgp-board-meeting-13/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Copy-of-board-meeting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T173000 DTSTAMP:20250721T222927Z CREATED:20250721T222925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T222927Z UID:10529-1757856600-1757871000@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:FGP Potluck Picnic and Fiber Feedback DESCRIPTION:FGP Members: Please join us for this fun annual event at Diane Meyer Morrissey’s dye studio and yard! \n\n\n\n1:30 – 2:30 pm Fiber Feedback: bring your works in progress to receive constructive feedback from your fiber artist friends \n\n\n\n3-5:30 pmPot Luck Picnic: bring a covered dish to share and a yard chair. Diane has large shady trees and many tables. We will provide plates\, utensils\, and beverages \n\n\n\nRain date is Saturday September 20 same time\, same place. \n\n\n\nLet us know you are coming! We’ll email you Diane’s address when you sign up. \n\n\n\n \n \n FGP Annual Pot Luck Picnic\n Sign up for the pot luck picnic and fiber feedback \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Let us know if you'll be attending the fiber feedback\, the pot luck\, or both!\n \n I will be at the Fiber Feedback\n \n \n I will attend the Pot Luck and bring a covered dish (please label the ingredients of your dish for those with food allergies) URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/fgp-potluck-picnic-and-fiber-feedback/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/FGP-potluck.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T170000 DTSTAMP:20250820T142518Z CREATED:20250811T210311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T142518Z UID:10583-1757253600-1757264400@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Fiber Sunday: Fiber Group Meetings\, Member Presentation\, Show & Share DESCRIPTION:Welcome Back! Our fiber interest groups are back–Spinning\, Knit & Crochet\, and now including Stitch Circle–all meeting together for an afternoon of projects\, learning\, and community! Here’s the schedule: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n2:00-3:00 pm Fiber Interest GroupsJoin our Spinning Interest Group\, our Knit & Crochet Interest Group\, or our Stitch Circle for an hour of coworking and sharing. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner\, our Fiber Interest Groups are a welcoming space to work on projects and “talk shop” with others who share your interest. \n\n\n\n\n3:00 – 4:00 pm Meet New Guild President Jasmine DavisFind out what is important to her as she begins her term. What is her passion in fiber art and what has she been working on? She will show off her new work focused on bandweaving and share what she learned this summer at the international Braids and Bands Conference! She’ll have samples you can touch and explore\, as well as hands-on demos for anybody who wants to try bandweaving or backstrap weaving. \n\n\n\n4:00 – 5:00 pm Show & ShareBring your latest work or in-progress project to share with fellow Guild members. This informal show & share gives you a chance to talk about your most recent work\, share your process\, or even ask for feedback if you would like. (Please note: We will be scheduling critique-focused Fiber Feedback sessions at the brand new International Sculpture Center in Lawrenceville soon. Show & Share sessions are intended to be more informal and less focused on critique.) URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/fiber-sundays-fiber-group-meetings-member-presentation-show-share/ LOCATION:Sixth Presbyterian Church\, 1688 Murray Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/newfibergroupsgraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T190000 DTSTAMP:20250806T120819Z CREATED:20250803T010539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T120819Z UID:10544-1757066400-1757185200@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Join FGP at A Fair in the Park DESCRIPTION:Call for Volunteers \n\n\n\nThe Outreach Committee has received several invitations to have a FGP table at upcoming events. We are in need of Guild volunteers to sit for a shift at these events. \n\n\n\nThe soonest one is A Fair in the Park. Guild volunteers will be asked to sit for a shift on Friday\, Sept 5\, or Saturday\, Sept 6\, for 3-4 hours. We will be there to promote the Guild (no selling or hands-on activities). We are particularly looking for members who are willing to demo their particular fiber skill\, bring some of their items to show\, and hand out info about the Guild. \n\n\n\nThis is a great chance for new members to get involved and also fun for those who have done it before. Each shift will have 2 or 3 members so it is great to socialize as well. \n\n\n\nInterested? Please fill out the form below or contact Susan Swarthout directly. \n\n\n\n \n \n Call for Volunteers\n Fill out the form below to let us know you’re interested in volunteering. We will contact you to confirm details. \n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required) URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/join-fgp-at-a-fair-in-the-park/ LOCATION:Mellon Park\, 1047 Shady Ave\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15232 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/fair-in-the-park-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T120000 DTSTAMP:20250617T144055Z CREATED:20250323T204004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T144055Z UID:10295-1756551600-1756555200@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Fiberart International Docent-Led Tour DESCRIPTION:An FGP volunteer docent will guide visitors on a tour through the Fiberart International exhibit at Contemporary Craft. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/fiberart-international-docent-led-tour-4/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T200000 DTSTAMP:20250717T154111Z CREATED:20250717T154107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T154111Z UID:10518-1755543600-1755547200@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 URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/fgp-board-meeting-12/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Copy-of-board-meeting-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T120000 DTSTAMP:20250617T144534Z CREATED:20250323T202906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T144534Z UID:10292-1754737200-1754740800@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Fiberart International Docent-Led Tour DESCRIPTION:An FGP volunteer docent will guide visitors on a tour through the Fiberart International exhibit at Brew House Arts. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/fiberart-international-docent-led-tour-3/ LOCATION:Brew House Arts\, 711 South 21st Street\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T123000 DTSTAMP:20250802T040035Z CREATED:20250722T225408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T040035Z UID:10536-1754733600-1754742600@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Natural Dye Mini Workshop with Natural Yarns DESCRIPTION:This casual outdoor workshop will give you a glimpse at the world of exciting\, accessible\, and sustainable natural dyes\, with a focus on yarn. We will discuss and explore different techniques to accomplish your most desired colors. Everyone will leave with a bouquet of yam samples and instructions to create your own colorful adventure at home. \n\n\n\nThere is a lot of interest in Natural dyeing\, but it may or may not be something you want to set up at home. During this two hour tutorial\, you can learn the basics and experiment with natural dyes with your own natural yarns. \n\n\n\nDiane Meyer Morrisey has a complete multi floor indoor/outdoor studio just off Old Perry Highway not far from the “city”. She invites you to visit her studio\, watch and participate as she demonstrates and produces a range of colors created by natural dyes on natural fibers. Learn about over-dyeing and about exhaust dyeing too! \n\n\n\nAges 15 and up.Fee: Guild Members $20 / Guests $30 — registration limited to 10 participants Please pay online if possible. We will send you Diane’s address by email after you register. \n\n\n\n \n \n Natural Dye Mini Workshop with Natural Yarns\n \n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Mini Workshop FeeFGP Member $20Guest $30Use the drop-down menu above to choose your payment level. Use the drop-down menu below to pay using PayPal or credit card.Payment MethodPayPal CheckoutCredit Card\n MasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/natural-dye-mini-workshop-with-natural-yarns/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/natural-dye-mini-workshop.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T120000 DTSTAMP:20250617T144454Z CREATED:20250323T202010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T144454Z UID:10283-1752922800-1752926400@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Fiberart International Docent-Led Tour DESCRIPTION:An FGP volunteer docent will guide visitors on a tour through the Fiberart International exhibit at Contemporary Craft. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/fiberart-international-docent-led-tour/ LOCATION:Contemporary Craft\, 5645 Butler Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T190000 DTSTAMP:20250221T220709Z CREATED:20240729T153050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T220709Z UID:9630-1752519600-1752519600@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:FGP Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh’s Board. This is the first meeting of the 2025 board and officers (voting rights begin July 1). \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 CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/fgp-board-meeting-11/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Copy-of-board-meeting-3-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T120000 DTSTAMP:20250617T144418Z CREATED:20250323T202638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T144418Z UID:10287-1752318000-1752321600@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Fiberart International Docent-Led Tour DESCRIPTION:An FGP volunteer docent will guide visitors on a tour through the Fiberart International exhibit at Brew House Arts. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/fiberart-international-docent-led-tour-2/ LOCATION:Brew House Arts\, 711 South 21st Street\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T210000 DTSTAMP:20250603T002718Z CREATED:20250321T215113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T002718Z UID:10277-1750527900-1750539600@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Dinner Cruise with Fiberart International Artists DESCRIPTION:Registration is closed for purchasing discounted tickets to the dinner cruise\, but you can still attend by buying tickets directly on the Gateway Clipper’s website: https://www.gatewayclipper.com/dining-cruises/captains-dinner/ \n\n\n\nCaptain’s Dinner\, ages 18+ onlySaturday\, June 21\, 2025 at 5:45 PM Board time\, 6:30 – 9:00 PM Sail time \n\n\n\nBuffet Dinner will be available upon boarding.A full-service bar is available on board (no cash\, 21+ with ID only)This cruise features DJ Entertainment\, brief narration\, and the most beautiful city skyline in the USA!Dressy Casual Attire is suggested. URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/dinner-cruise-with-fiberart-international-artists/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T153000 DTSTAMP:20250510T010722Z CREATED:20250323T204913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T010722Z UID:10297-1750503600-1750519800@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Fiberart International 2025 Artist-Led Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us on an artist-led guided tour of Fiberart International 2025 happening at both gallery locations on June 21st\, in two exciting sequential sessions! \n\n\n\nFiberart International 2025 (Fi2025) features works by both established and emerging artists from eight countries\, representing a wide spectrum of creativity\, materials\, techniques and unique perspectives. The global community that is woven together through this exhibition naturally reflects a broad international outlook. The selected works for Fi2025 were juried by three distinguished and internationally renowned artists and curators: JOJO ABOT\, Louis Ho and Tamara Kostianovsky. \n\n\n\nWith over 400 entries from 30 countries\, 36 artists were chosen\, offering a diverse and engaging representation of contemporary fiber art. The exhibition is globally recognized as a benchmark\, documenting trends and innovations in the field. Fi2025 aims to present innovative works rooted in traditional fiber materials\, structures\, processes and history\, while also embracing art that explores unexpected connections between fiber and other creative disciplines. \n\n\n\nArtist-Led Guided Tour of Fi2025 at Contemporary CraftSaturday\, June 21 · 11am – 12:15pm EDTContemporary Craft – Raphael Building5645 Butler Street Pittsburgh\, PA 15201 \n\n\n\nArtist-Led Guided Tour of Fi2025 at Brew House ArtsJune 21\, 2025 2:30 – 3:30 pm711 S 21st St #210\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15203 \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/fiberart-international-2025-artist-led-tour/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T190000 DTSTAMP:20250221T221051Z CREATED:20240729T152619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T221051Z UID:9628-1749495600-1749495600@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Annual Board Officer Election & Budget Planning Meeting DESCRIPTION:At this annual meeting\, board members nominate and vote for the upcoming year’s board officers. The Treasurer presents the planned budget for review and discussion. \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 InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/annual-board-officer-election-budget-planning-meeting/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Copy-of-board-meeting-template.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T160000 DTSTAMP:20250505T184606Z CREATED:20250505T184538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T184606Z UID:10386-1749304800-1749312000@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Stitch Circle DESCRIPTION:Bring something you are working on and join FGP members for our monthly hand embroidery group. We will stitch\, share resources\, and support each other’s handiwork practice. \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet in the Free to the People Room at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Main Branch. Feel free to bring a friend! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Nancy Langer  URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/stitch-circle-5/ LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Main Branch\, 4400 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15213 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/stitch-circle.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T163000 DTSTAMP:20250429T173315Z CREATED:20250429T173030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T173315Z UID:10374-1748786400-1748795400@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Monthly Fiber Meetups DESCRIPTION:2-3 pm Knit and Crochet Fiber Interest Group \n\n\n\nJoin other Knit and Crochet-loving guild members to exchange ideas and see new work\, and to find opportunities and community projects to increase the power of small stitches. Beginners are welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n2-3 pm Spinning and Carding Fiber Interest Group \n\n\n\nThis group shares a love of creating beautiful yarns and threads for weaving\, knitting\, crocheting or hand work from plant and animal fibers. They explore this sustainable craft using local sources and historical methods. Beginners are welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n3 pm Fiber Feedback and Discussion with FI 2007 and FI 2022 artist Camilla Pearce \n\n\n\nFiber Feedback: Bring in what you are working on\, to show off or ask for direction. \n\n\n\nCamilla will share selections of her incredible “fine” hand work\, her prints\, her work in progress\, her inspiration and she will talk about Fiberart Internationals past and the one coming up in June. \n\n\n\nWhat does Fiberart International mean to FGP members\, to Pittsburgh and to fiber artists around the world? Be part of the conversation! What does Fiberart International mean to YOU? \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCamilla has a unique perspective\, being both a Fiberart International artist\, whose work was selected from a pool of hundreds of international entries and as a Guild member and an FI volunteer. Camilla has volunteered assisting visiting artists at the Fiberart International Forum/aka as Artist Support\, as Forum Chair in 2007 and 2010\, and as Artist Hospitality 2016 (housing and feeding visiting artists) and the very difficult job of selling/touring the show 2013. URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/monthly-fiber-meetups/ LOCATION:Sixth Presbyterian Church\, 1688 Murray Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/monthly-fiber-meetups.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T150000 DTSTAMP:20250423T190553Z CREATED:20250423T190550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T190553Z UID:10368-1748689200-1748703600@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Portals Making Session DESCRIPTION:Create! Pick up supplies! Drop off completed works! \n\n\n\nPortals is a project of the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh in conjunction with Fiberart International 2025 and Contemporary Craft’s public art fund. The intention of this project is to connect communities across the world through the accessibility and diverse nature of fiber art. Portals will be displayed at locations throughout the Pittsburgh region\, with satellite installations possible at other locations. An augmented reality component will be utilized to bring artists and their works together. The concept for Portals was created by Cheryl Hopper\, and she is the lead artist on the project. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a fun and collaborative session as we bring the Portals project to life! \n\n\n\n\nLearn more URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/portals-making-session-2/ LOCATION:Panera Bread at Waterworks Shopping Plaza\, 942 Freeport Road\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15238\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/portalsmaking2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T200000 DTSTAMP:20250423T191057Z CREATED:20250423T191055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T191057Z UID:10371-1747238400-1747252800@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Portals Making Session DESCRIPTION:Create! Pick up supplies! Drop off completed works! \n\n\n\nPortals is a project of the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh in conjunction with Fiberart International 2025 and Contemporary Craft’s public art fund. The intention of this project is to connect communities across the world through the accessibility and diverse nature of fiber art. Portals will be displayed at locations throughout the Pittsburgh region\, with satellite installations possible at other locations. An augmented reality component will be utilized to bring artists and their works together. The concept for Portals was created by Cheryl Hopper\, and she is the lead artist on the project. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a fun and collaborative session as we bring the Portals project to life! \n\n\n\n\nLearn more URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/portals-making-session-3/ LOCATION:Panera Bread at Waterworks Shopping Plaza\, 942 Freeport Road\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15238\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/portalsmaking1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T190000 DTSTAMP:20250221T215802Z CREATED:20240729T152049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T215802Z UID:9625-1747076400-1747076400@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 LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/fgp-board-meeting-10/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Copy-of-board-meeting-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T170000 DTSTAMP:20250401T181931Z CREATED:20250401T010119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T181931Z UID:10307-1746367200-1746378000@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Fiber Interest Groups & More DESCRIPTION:As artists and makers\, we often work alone\, but we occasionally need to join with others who share our passion for textiles and art-making. One of the goals of the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh is to provide activities to bring members together to spark friendships and learning\, to support our craft and each other. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an afternoon of making\, learning\, and community! \n\n\n\n2-3 pm Knit and Crochet Fiber Interest GroupJoin other Knit and Crochet-loving guild members to exchange ideas and see new work\, and to find opportunities and community projects to increase the power of small stitches. Beginners are welcome! \n\n\n\n2-3 pm Spinning and Carding Fiber Interest GroupThis group shares a love of creating beautiful yarns and threads for weaving\, knitting\, crocheting or hand work from plant and animal fibers. They explore this sustainable craft using local sources and historical methods. Beginners are welcome! \n\n\n\n2:30 pm Welcome and 3:00 Basic Design EssentialsGuild member and retired art teacher Barb Kubala shares suggestions and exercises to improve the design potential in our work no matter your fiber interest or experience. Join us as we learn and grow. \n\n\n\n4-5 pm Fiber FeedbackSmall group interactions offer members a safe place to show their finished work or work in progress\, and to get whatever level or kind of advice they desire (or not–it’s up to the artist). At a Fiber Feedback you can ask for technical help or “show off “your latest accomplishment. What are you working on? URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/fiber-interest-groups-more/ LOCATION:Sixth Presbyterian Church\, 1688 Murray Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Copy-of-presidents-message.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T160000 DTSTAMP:20250406T161836Z CREATED:20250406T161757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T161836Z UID:10340-1746237600-1746288000@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Stitch Circle DESCRIPTION:Bring something you are working on and join FGP members for our monthly hand embroidery group. We will stitch\, share resources\, and support each other’s handiwork practice. \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet in the Free to the People Room at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Main Branch. Feel free to bring a friend! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Nancy Langer  URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/stitch-circle-4/ LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Main Branch\, 4400 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15213 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/stitch-circle.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T150000 DTSTAMP:20250419T230752Z CREATED:20250401T143851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T230752Z UID:10326-1745661600-1745679600@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Silkscreen on Fabric Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join FGP and Artist Image Resource for a Silkscreen on Fabric Workshop and Yardage Demo! \n\n\n\nWorkshop Includes: \n\n\n\n–Tour of the AIR facilities–Silkscreen process overview & demo on printing yardage–Hands-on printing with provided screens (8–10 designs)–Water-based fabric inks & equipment included \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\n–Fabric & paper for printing (light to mid-tone\, 20”x22”)–Pre-ironed fabric on freezer paper–Old clothes & apron (screen printing can be messy!)–Lunch\, snacks\, & drinks (no food available on-site) \n\n\n\nParking: Street parking requires a permit. Paid lot available across the street. \n\n\n\nPricing: \n\n\n\nDiscounted fee for all: $67 \n\n\n\nCustom Screen Option: \n\n\n\nTake-home screen with your own design/image: additional $60.50 to be paid directly to AIR. Contact Michelle Browne ASAP mlbatoast7@gmail.com for instructions. AIR needs at least a week to prepare\, and preparatory images must be in a recommended format. \n\n\n\nNOTE: Workshop is limited to 12 participants. \n\n\n\n \n \n Silkscreen on Fabric Workshop\n Hosted by Artist Image Resource and FGP \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Workshop Fee(Required)Discounted Fee $67Payment MethodPayPal CheckoutCredit Card\n MasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n Use drop-down menu to pay with credit card URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/silkscreen-on-fabric-workshop/ LOCATION:AIR – Artists Image Resources\, 518 Foreland Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/silkscreen-workshop2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T190000 DTSTAMP:20250220T215055Z CREATED:20240729T151727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T215055Z UID:9623-1744657200-1744657200@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 CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/fgp-board-meeting-9/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Copy-of-Copy-of-board-meeting-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T160000 DTSTAMP:20250325T122824Z CREATED:20240729T150002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T122824Z UID:9620-1743948000-1743955200@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Annual Members Meeting & Board Director Elections DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Members Meeting\, a gathering of creativity\, planning\, and official business. \n\n\n\nWe’ll kick off with 30 minutes of Artist Trading Card creation. Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own. Next\, we’ll dive into a one-hour strategic planning session to shape our vision and goals for the next fiscal year. Finally\, we’ll conclude with 30 minutes of official business\, including voting in new board members and expressing gratitude to our outgoing board. \n\n\n\nYour participation is key to shaping our future—don’t miss it! \n\n\n\n \n \n Attend the Annual Members Meeting\n Sign up here to let us know you are coming. \n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/annual-members-meeting-board-director-elections/ LOCATION:Velum Fermentation\, 2120 Jane Street\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Your-paragraph-text-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T140000 DTSTAMP:20250321T222306Z CREATED:20250321T222304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T222306Z UID:10281-1743944400-1743948000@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Knit & Crochet Group DESCRIPTION:Bring something you’re working on and join the Knit & Crochet Group for a quick meetup before the Annual Members’ Meeting. URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/knit-crochet-group-4/ LOCATION:Velum Fermentation\, 2120 Jane Street\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/knitcrochet-group.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T140000 DTSTAMP:20250310T163540Z CREATED:20250310T163537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T163540Z UID:10267-1743944400-1743948000@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Spinning Group DESCRIPTION:Join the Spinning Interest Group for a quick one-hour catch up prior to the Annual Members Meeting! We’ll spin together and talk about the future direction and goals of our group before joining up with other Fiberarts Guild members for the Annual Meeting.  URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/spinning-group-4/ LOCATION:Velum Fermentation\, 2120 Jane Street\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/spinning-group.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T160000 DTSTAMP:20250310T123112Z CREATED:20250310T122905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T123112Z UID:10264-1743861600-1743868800@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Stitch Circle DESCRIPTION:Bring something you are working on and join FGP members for our monthly hand embroidery group. We will stitch\, share resources\, and support each other’s handiwork practice. \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet in the Free to the People Room at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Main Branch. Feel free to bring a friend! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Nancy Langer  URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/stitch-circle-3/ LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Main Branch\, 4400 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15213 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/stitch-circle.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T190000 DTSTAMP:20250211T020741Z CREATED:20240729T145326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T020741Z UID:9618-1742324400-1742324400@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 LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/fgp-board-meeting-8/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Copy-of-board-meeting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T170000 DTSTAMP:20250221T215200Z CREATED:20250121T145805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T215200Z UID:10146-1742133600-1742144400@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Threadpainting: Embellishing & Playing with Wool DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE AND TIME Learn simple embellishment techniques with Pam Bice and Barb Grossman. \n\n\n\nWe will be using basic needle felting techniques and threadpainting to embellish commercial panels or create an original 2-dimensional pieces with needle felting. We will discuss the different ways needle felting can be used to embellish quilts and supply options. \n\n\n\nCommercial panels will be available for you to use\, or you may bring a fabric panel of your choice. Wool rovings and other embellishments such as yarn thread will be available. An embellisher will be available to try out\, but most of the needle felting will be done by hand. \n\n\n\nThreadpainting will be demonstrated and used to highlight features of the cloth panel. \n\n\n\nMending a garment with needle felting will also be shown. No need to throw out a sweater with a hole or two! Bring a wool sweater that is thrifted or damaged\, and we’ll explore how to turn it into a one of a kind garment. (If bringing a sweater with moth holes\, please be sure to freeze it–in a plastic zip lock bag–for at least 48 hours to ensure there are no moths or moth eggs present in the fabric) \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\nA modest material fee donation may be made to the instructor if you don’t have your own needle felting supplies (fabric\, wool roving and needles)Members are freeNon members: $25.00 at the door URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/threadpainting-embellishing-playing-with-wool/ LOCATION:Sixth Presbyterian Church\, 1688 Murray Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/threadpainting.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR