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: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: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 \n Attend the Annual Members Meeting\n Sign up here to let us know you are coming. \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/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 CommentsThis 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T140000 DTSTAMP:20250304T032431Z CREATED:20250304T032428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T032431Z UID:10254-1742122800-1742133600@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Artist Trading Card Making DESCRIPTION:Come make with us! \n\n\n\nHelp us reach our goal of creating 100 artist trading cards to give to Fiberart International 2025 artists at the Artist Welcoming Reception. Artist trading cards are tiny works of art measuring 2.5″ x 3.5″ in size and they can be any medium! \n\n\n\nThis event will provide instructions and parameters for creating Artist Trading Cards\, examples of completed cards\, and materials and tools to begin creating together. Each of these works will be collected\, documented\, and gifted to the FI2025 artists who are joining us in Pittsburgh this June. \n\n\n\nLast session we had a station with materials to share\, templates\, and a sewing machine set up for finishing. We created felted\, crocheted\, beaded\, embroidered and quilted works! This is your way to share a piece of handmade art with a new FI friend! URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/artist-trading-card-making-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/2025/01/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T170000 DTSTAMP:20250216T230032Z CREATED:20250106T181727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T230032Z UID:10076-1741514400-1742144400@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Contribute to "The Witness Quilt" DESCRIPTION:FGP has an opportunity to participate in “The Witness Quilt\,” part of Pittsburgh artist Louise Silk’s new exhibition at the Heinz History Center: Louise Silk: A Patchwork Life in the museum’s fifth floor Barensfeld Gallery. \n\n\n\n“The Witness Quilt” is an interactive community project. Silk has started to create a special quilt from 1\,152 patches of reused fabric\, each bearing folk sayings collected over a lifetime of listening and learning. \n\n\n\n“The Witness Quilt” embodies the major themes of Silk’s career. It explores the fluid boundaries between craft and art\, highlights quilting’s interactive and communal aspects\, and integrates Jewish cultural expression into the broader fabric of American life. \n\n\n\nThroughout the run of the exhibit\, Silk and a team of volunteers – the Patchwork Life Stitching Circle – will be stationed inside the exhibition to continue working on the quilt. \n\n\n\nA special display of the FGP archives will be on display on the sixth floor at the same time. \n\n\n\nSpecial Opportunities for FGP Members\n\n\n\nFree admission for all guild members March 9-16. \n\n\n\nBetween March 9-16\, FGP members are invited to participate in expanding the “The Witness Quilt” by bringing in a piece of fabric that holds personal significance and donating it for incorporation into the quilt or by volunteering to join the Stitching Circle. \n\n\n\nLouise will be available to meet with FGP members and give us a personal tour on  \n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 12\, 3-5 pmSunday\, March 16\, 1-3 pm \n\n\n\nNo prior registration is required. The Heinz History Center will have a list of FGP members and all you need to do is tell them your name and that you are a Fiberarts Guild member. URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/contribute-to-the-witness-quilt/ LOCATION:Heinz History Center\, 1212 Smallman Street\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15222 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/contribute-to.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T160000 DTSTAMP:20250123T171741Z CREATED:20250123T171739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T171741Z UID:10172-1740924000-1740931200@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Knit & Crochet Group DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy knitting and crocheting? Please join us monthly for the knit and crochet interest group. Show and share your project if you wish. Make something to donate to worthy causes. As we go and grow we will discuss and possibly participate in other activities. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome. Members-free. Non members-$5 \n\n\n\nMeeting area is accessible. Questions? Contact Louise Vorhes. URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/knit-crochet-group-3/ LOCATION:Sixth Presbyterian Church\, 1688 Murray Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/knitcrochet-group.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T160000 DTSTAMP:20250130T164422Z CREATED:20250122T200432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T164422Z UID:10166-1740924000-1740931200@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Spinning Group DESCRIPTION:Whether it comes from plants\, animals\, or even milk protein\, there’s a wide world of fiber available for spinning! This month\, we’ll be discussing all the fabulous fibers we love to spin into yarn. Feel free to bring fiber or finished yarn from your favorite fibers for a show-and-share while we all spin together.  \n\n\n\nAll are welcome. Members-free. Non members-$5 \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Jasmine Davis. URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/spinning-group-3/ LOCATION:Sixth Presbyterian Church\, 1688 Murray Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/spinning-group.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T160000 DTSTAMP:20250211T021213Z CREATED:20250211T021208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T021213Z UID:10211-1740837600-1740844800@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-2/ 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:20250216T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T180000 DTSTAMP:20250211T021416Z CREATED:20250128T030110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T021416Z UID:10197-1739718000-1739728800@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Artist Trading Card Making DESCRIPTION:Come make with us! \n\n\n\nFor FI2022\, Swag Bags were given to the attending FI artists at the Artist Welcoming Reception. For FI2025 we are planning to do it again and want FGP members to contribute their creativity and share their work with our guests. \n\n\n\nThis event will provide instructions and parameters for creating Artist Trading Cards\, examples of completed cards\, and materials and tools to begin creating together. Each of these works will be collected\, documented\, and gifted to the FI2025 artists who are joining us in Pittsburgh this June. URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/artist-trading-card-making/ LOCATION:Panera Bread (back room)\, 934 Freeport Road\, Blawnox\, Pennsylvania\, 15238 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T190000 DTSTAMP:20250106T173404Z CREATED:20240729T144849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T173404Z UID:9616-1739214000-1739214000@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-7/ 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:20250209T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T163000 DTSTAMP:20250116T175522Z CREATED:20250114T144026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T175522Z UID:10097-1739107800-1739118600@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Planning an FGP Exhibition & Critique Session DESCRIPTION:Join Carolyn Carson and Barb Kubala for an engaging and educational session designed to prepare you to help plan the guild’s upcoming juried show for fiscal year 25-26! For decades\, this annual tradition has been a cornerstone of our community\, and now it’s your chance to be part of it. Whether you’re interested in becoming a co-chair or joining the planning committee\, this session will cover everything you need to know to create a successful guild exhibition. \n\n\n\nTopics Covered:• Finding and securing a gallery• Collaborating with a juror• Determining a theme and writing a prospectus• Key timelines and steps involved in planning \n\n\n\nLearn how to make volunteering for this rewarding project easier and more enjoyable by understanding the process. Planning a juried show is a fun and meaningful way to contribute to the guild while building valuable skills. \n\n\n\nFollowing the exhibition planning meeting\, we’ll host a formal critique session open to all. Bring artwork you’d like feedback on or simply attend to observe and learn. This is an opportunity to: \n\n\n\n• Receive constructive\, kind\, and helpful feedback from peers• Ask specific questions about your work• Learn from critiques of others’ pieces \n\n\n\nModerators will ensure all feedback is supportive and aligned with each artist’s needs. After the critique\, there will also be time for individuals to share work without seeking feedback. Whether you’re showcasing art or just enjoying the discussion\, this session fosters learning\, camaraderie\, and inspiration within our artistic community. \n\n\n\nThis educational opportunity is free for FGP members. \n\n\n\nNon-members pay $25 at the door. URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/2025-exhibition-planning/ LOCATION:Sixth Presbyterian Church\, 1688 Murray Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IG-planning-an-exhibition.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T160000 DTSTAMP:20250123T171421Z CREATED:20250123T171415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T171421Z UID:10170-1738504800-1738512000@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Knit & Crochet Group DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy knitting and crocheting? Please join us monthly for the knit and crochet interest group. Show and share your project if you wish. Make something to donate to worthy causes. As we go and grow we will discuss and possibly participate in other activities. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome. Members-free. Non members-$5 \n\n\n\nMeeting area is accessible. Questions? Contact Louise Vorhes. URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/knit-crochet-group-2/ LOCATION:Sixth Presbyterian Church\, 1688 Murray Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/knitcrochet-group.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T160000 DTSTAMP:20250130T164312Z CREATED:20250122T195713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T164312Z UID:10163-1738504800-1738512000@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Spinning Group DESCRIPTION:Bring out your spindles and wheels for the February meetup of the Spinning Interest Group! This month\, we’ll be discussing spinning tools from chac-chacs to rakestraws\, so feel free to bring your favorite spindle\, wheel\, or spinning tool for a show-and-share while we all spin together.  \n\n\n\nAll are welcome. Members-free. Non members-$5 \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Jasmine Davis URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/spinning-group-2/ LOCATION:Sixth Presbyterian Church\, 1688 Murray Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/spinning-group.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T160000 DTSTAMP:20250114T141222Z CREATED:20250114T141216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T141222Z UID:10092-1738418400-1738425600@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/ 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:20250114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T190000 DTSTAMP:20250106T174320Z CREATED:20240729T144516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T174320Z UID:9614-1736881200-1736881200@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 FacebookThis 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-6/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/board-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T163000 DTSTAMP:20250106T171026Z CREATED:20241119T165044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T171026Z UID:9903-1736690400-1736699400@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Member Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new monthly gathering! \n\n\n\n\nGet together with friends for a hands-on fiber experience. \n\n\n\nThis month’s workshop will be led by Nancy Langer. Learn (or re-learn) simple embroidery stitches as you design your own mandala! \n\n\n\nFree for members. $10.00 at the door for guests. Registration is limited! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Registration Form for Free Events\n \n \n PhoneThis 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: Of & Other at Unsmoke Studios URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/member-workshop/ LOCATION:Sixth Presbyterian Church\, 1688 Murray Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Copy-of-simple-embroidery.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T153000 DTSTAMP:20241211T162640Z CREATED:20241211T162426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T162640Z UID:10031-1736085600-1736091000@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Knit & Crochet Group DESCRIPTION:Our new knit and crochet special interest group is for all knitters and crocheters who are interested in spending time together. Share your latest project and participate in upcoming special installations.  \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Louise Vorhes URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/knit-crochet-group/ LOCATION:Sixth Presbyterian Church\, 1688 Murray Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/knitcrochet-group.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T153000 DTSTAMP:20241216T140827Z CREATED:20241211T162020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T140827Z UID:10028-1736085600-1736091000@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Spinning Group DESCRIPTION:The spinning interest group invites you to learn and share information about creating and using yarn and thread from animal and plant fibers! Bring your spindle\, wheel\, or fiber prep equipment and join us for a fun afternoon of spinning and learning together. \n\n\n\nWe will gather in the Chapel space at the Sixth Presbyterian Church. Please join us! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Jasmine Davis. URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/spinning-group/ LOCATION:Sixth Presbyterian Church\, 1688 Murray Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/spinning-group.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T190000 DTSTAMP:20241119T014028Z CREATED:20240722T210715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T014028Z UID:9575-1734375600-1734375600@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 PhoneThis 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-5/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/board_mtg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T173000 DTSTAMP:20241119T221106Z CREATED:20241023T172633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T221106Z UID:9877-1733571000-1733592600@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Weave with Us at Handmade Arcade DESCRIPTION:Join FGP members in a weaving demo at this year’s iconic Handmade Arcade\, one of largest indie maker fairs in the country! The focus will be simple weaving skills and sustainability\, using fabric strips that were intended for a landfill. \n\n\n\nWe’ll invite attendees to try their hand at weaving and contribute to a large rag rug that will be donated to Handmade Arcade and will be a part of their 2024 Raffle. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWe will be selling the Guild’s Eco Weaving Kit on-site! URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/weave-with-us-at-handmade-arcade/ LOCATION:David L. Lawrence Convention Center\, 1000 Ft Duquesne Blvd\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15222\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T190000 DTSTAMP:20241114T225036Z CREATED:20240721T223444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T225036Z UID:9562-1731956400-1731956400@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 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/fgp-board-meeting-4/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T150000 DTSTAMP:20241015T151401Z CREATED:20241015T151247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T151401Z UID:9852-1731850200-1731855600@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Spinning Interest Group DESCRIPTION:The spinning interest group invites you to learn and share information about creating and using yarn and thread from animal and plant fibers! Bring your spindle\, wheel\, or fiber prep equipment and join us for a fun afternoon of spinning and learning together. \n\n\n\nWe will gather in the Chapel space at the Sixth Presbyterian Church. Please join us! URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/spinning-interest-group/ LOCATION:Sixth Presbyterian Church\, 1688 Murray Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PXL_20241006_182401938-edited.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T190000 DTSTAMP:20241030T122536Z CREATED:20241021T193141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T122536Z UID:9866-1731085200-1731092400@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Spotlight Artist Talk DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the member artists whose work appears in the Spotlight Exhibition! \n\n\n\nHear about the artists’ inspiration and process. Artist talks are a wonderful way to learn new things about fiber art while connecting with friends! You don’t want to miss it! \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nView the Exhibition Catalog URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/spotlight-artist-talks/ LOCATION:North Hills Arts Center\, 3432 Babcock Blvd\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15237\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/OPENING-5-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T170000 DTSTAMP:20241010T180641Z CREATED:20241005T223733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T180641Z UID:9797-1730642400-1730653200@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:FGP Community Celebration DESCRIPTION:Did you participate in Knit the Bridge? Crochet a flower for Pop des Fleurs? Add your embroidery to Pittsburgh’s Calico Dress? Contribute to Delli Speers’s fence (Wright’s Way) in the South Side? Take part in the Pole to Polls Vote sign project? \n\n\n\nJoin us as we celebrate the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh’s community-building art installations that have become a part of Pittsburgh’s rich arts history in the last decade! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPieces from each installation will be on display\, as well as the entire Pittsburgh Calico Dress. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThere will be dessert to eat and friends all around. Velum Fermentation is a family friendly environment with activities and games for all ages. Bring the whole family to celebrate fiber art!  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHonor a Guild Member\n\n\n\nAs part of our celebration\, the Guild will honor some of our members with a new tradition . . . the First Annual Guild Awards! Do you know someone who’s made an impact with volunteer efforts and community building? Nominate them by contacting Staci Offutt with a brief description of their nominee’s contribution. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nVelum Fermentation has TWO entrances: the main entrance on Jane Street and an accessible entrance on Mary Street (look for a sign for Ascend Climbing Gym). \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, but please let us know you are coming. \n\n\n\n\nSign up! URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/fgp-community-celebration/ LOCATION:Velum Fermentation\, 2120 Jane Street\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T235959 DTSTAMP:20241030T122106Z CREATED:20240829T205222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T122106Z UID:9679-1729382400-1731110399@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Spotlight: a Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh Member Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Artist Talk: Friday\, November 8\, 5 pm – 7 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpotlight\, a Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh member exhibition\, will focus on the unique voices and artistic practices of our diverse member-base. FGP members\, this is a chance to share your passion\, your spirit\, and your point of view. What has influenced your work over the years? How has it changed? Was there a turning point that brought you to the way you work today? A technique with which you are obsessed? What is your relationship with your art? This salon-style exhibit allows our members’ individuality to take center stage. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us Friday\, November 8\, as we celebrate the member artists whose work appears in the Spotlight Exhibition! Hear about the artists’ inspiration and process. Artist talks are a wonderful way to learn new things about fiber art while connecting with friends! You don’t want to miss it! \n\n\n\nExhibition Chairs: Debra Tobin and Staci Offutt \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nView the Exhibition Catalog URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/spotlight-a-fiberarts-guild-of-pittsburgh-member-exhibition/ LOCATION:North Hills Art Center\, 3432 Babcock Blvd\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15237\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Guild Events,Guild Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SPOTLIGHT-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T190000 DTSTAMP:20240820T005121Z CREATED:20240721T223124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T005121Z UID:9560-1728414000-1728414000@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 PhoneThis 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-3/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/speers_d_2_homage_detail-600.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T150000 DTSTAMP:20240914T161638Z CREATED:20240904T144746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T161638Z UID:9714-1728219600-1728226800@fiberartspgh.org SUMMARY:Spinning\, Carding & Weaving Special Interest Group DESCRIPTION:BC (before Covid) programs and activities by the Guild included interest groups – small groups of Guild members who were particularly interested in one fiber medium or technique.  Groups were informally structured and self-governed\, each deciding how\, where\, and when to meet\, and how to focus their activities.Our two recent skill share workshops that focused on spinning and weaving resulted in a group of members who want to explore starting a group that meets on a regular basis. \n\n\n\nOur host Dayle Kendall from Wildchild welcomes us to unwind\, spin\, and card as we plan how to continue our mission to have regular gatherings with like-minded fiber friends to learn and share information about creating and using yarn and thread from animal and plant fibers. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested or simply want to learn more\, please join us! This 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 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: Of & Other at Unsmoke Studios URL:https://fiberartspgh.org/event/spinning-carding-weaving-special-interest-group/ LOCATION:Wild Child Stitches\, 2729 Murray Ave\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15217\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberartspgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/dropspindle4.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR