Fiber Star Holiday Ornament

5645 Butler Street,Pittsburgh PA 15201

18 December, 2021

Description

Create a festive, star-shaped holiday ornament from yarn and embroidery floss! 4-Hour Workshop Date: Saturday, December 18, 2021 Time: 10am-2pm Description: Using both punch rug and embroidery techniques, students will create a festive, star-shaped holiday ornament from yarn, felt and embroidery floss. Class participants will leave with a one of a kind hand-crafted ornament perfect for any tree or holiday gift. Tuition: $70 + $30 materials fee Materials: Students will receive a materials kit that is theirs to keep. The kit includes a non-slip embroidery hoop, an Oxford punch tool, yarn, embroidery floss, embroidery needles, thread, felt, and monk's cloth. Students are welcome to bring their own yarn and embroidery floss to use as well. Location: Contemporary Craft (5645 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201) COVID-19: In accordance with current CDC guidance - we are recommending all visitors wear a mask. Please note that the recommendation applies to teaching artists, resident artists, students and guests attending events taking place at CC. Cancellations and Refunds: Workshop cancellations are decided three business days before the start date. If workshops must be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the entire class fee will be refunded through Eventbrite, or you may leave your workshop fee in your Contemporary Craft account for future workshops. Refund Policy: Student refund requests must be made at least three business days before a class begins. There will be a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given without three-business days notice. Processing of refunds takes approximately three weeks. If you require accessibility accommodations, please let us know by calling 412.261.7003 and we are happy to assist you. About the Artist Kirsten Ervin is a modern day folk artist focused on building community and promoting joy. Through illustration and fiber art projects, she seeks to make art that is meaningful to everyday people. Kirsten has created collaborative community tapestries through artist residencies at the Carrick Library/Project Art and The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh. Drawing portraits of strangers is another major theme in Kirsten's work, including large scale portrait projects at The Kelly Strayhorn Theater and the Pittsburgh Airport. Kirsten coordinates The Pittsburgh Women in the Arts Meetup Series in partnership with the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council. She is a member of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, The Fiber Arts Guild of Pittsburgh and Group A.