Category — classes

Already addicted to yarn? Want to learn to make your own? In this beginning spinning class, you will learn the park and draft method of spinning on a drop spindle. This ancient method of spinning is fun, portable and will give you some fun yarn to boot!

Location: Wildcard
Time: 2-4 pm
Date: Sunday September 19th
Cost: Members – $20, non-members – $25
Class Size: 6

Supplies:
Spindle and Fiber

Hand dyed fiber can be bought from the instructor for $3 an ounce.

If interested, please RSVP to pghcraftcollective@gmail.com.

Artists Bio:
Cosette Cornelius-Bates is a full time fiber artist based in Pittsburgh, PA. She spends much of her time designing, knitting, spinning, dyeing, and recycling sweaters. She regularly appears at craft fairs in the Pittsburgh area and surrounding cities, selling her one-of-a-kind handknit hats and handspun yarns. Her patterns have been collected in a book called Knit One, Embellish Too: Hats, Mittens, and Scarves with a Twist.

This class was so much fun the first time, we’re offering it again!

Now’s your chance to learn to make beautiful one of a kind pendants from leaves and polymer clay. All materials will be supplied (leaves, clay, paint, cord, tools) for each person to make 2-3 finished necklaces.

Location: Wildcard in Lawrenceville
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Date: Sunday August 15, 2010
Cost: 20.00 for PCC Members. All others 25.00

Class size is limited to 8. If you’d like to RSVP for this class, please do so to
pghcraftcollective@gmail.com. We do require that you pre-pay for this class to reserve your spot.

Due to the limited class size, if you must unavoidably cancel, please let the PCC know no later than 48 hours before the class. A waiting list will be maintained if slots become available.

Bio: Lynne Kropinak is a self-taught jewelry maker, flea market addict, and enthusiast of all things crafty. Her work is inspired and constructed with found and salvaged materials: scraps of paper, gemstones and leaves, polymer clay, paint, recycled trinkets, conversations heard in line at the grocery store, and other things too good to throw away. She has been making and selling crafts for over 25 years and delights in sharing skills and inspiration with other crafters.

This class will be an introduction to two basic bookbinding techniques: stab binding and pamphlet stitch. Individuals will be able to make up to 5 different soft-covered books during this class. All materials will be included.

Cost: $25 for members; $30 for non-members
Materials: Included
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Date: June 30th
Where: Wildcard in Lawrenceville

If you’re interested in joining us for this class, please RSVP with your name to pghcraftcollective@gmail.com

Bio:
Emily has been surrounded by creativity her entire life. She was turned on to bookmaking in 2006 while fighting boredom at her day job. Emily is a self-taught book artist with a little formal training thrown in. She is also the sole-proprietor of Subu, Inc., an independent business where Emily is able to sell her handbound books, notepads and recycled notebooks.

The PCC has partnered with the Calliope School for Folk Music to offer the following class:

Learn the old way of making yarn with a simple shaft and weight. In this class, you will learn the park and draft method of spinning, and start heading towards the actual dropping of the spindle. No experience with yarn or wool necessary.

Beginner spindles can be bought at Knit One in Squirrel Hill or Natural Stitches in East Liberty. They can also be ordered on-line from any fine wool shop – http://www.paradisefibers.net/ or from etsy.com. For this class, I will provide 2 oz of hand dyed soft, squishy Falkland wool per person for $6. There will be several colors to pick from.

**Please bring payment for materials to the first class and pay the instructor directly. This is a 1 session workshop. No discounts available.**

Cosette Cornelius-Bates is a full time wool working fiber artist who lives in Pittsburgh PA. She spends much of her time dyeing, spinning, knitting, designing, and teaching and loves every minute of it.

Level: Beginner to intermediate
Course Fee: $25.00

Spring 2010:  Monday April 26, 2010, 7:30pm-9pm at Chatham University

You can register for the class here.

The PCC is proud to announce a flower craft class

The technique of drying and preserving botanicals dates back to ancient cultures but the art of pressing and mounting flowers reached a sophistication during the Victoria Era and its romance continues.

Each student will receive a kit that contains a 6 page instruction booklet, a packet of pressed flowers, 2 vellum envelopes for storage of plant material and a blank 3″ x 4″ note card (and envelope) which the student will complete as a class project.

Students will be guided through each step of the drying process focusing on harvesting, pressing, storing and mounting the pressed material. A list of suggested plant material is also included.

Date: April 17th, 2010
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm (2 hours)
Location: 2224 Delaware Ave., Swissvale
Class size: 8 students maximum
Cost: $25.00 (PCC members) $30.00 (non PCC member)
All supplies will be provided. If there are any questions regarding the class, please contact Darlene Sanders.  Her phone number will be provided as needed.

To RSVP for this class, please email pghcraftcollective@gmail.com.  You will need to pre-pay to hold your slot.

The PCC is proud to present the following class:

Now’s your chance to learn to make beautiful one of a kind pendants from leaves and polymer clay. All materials will be supplied (leaves, clay, paint, cord, tools) for each person to make 2-3 finished necklaces.

Location: Wildcard in Lawrenceville
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Date: Sunday March 7, 2010
Cost: 20.00 for PCC Members. All others 25.00

Class size is limited to 8. If you’d like to RSVP for this class, please do so to
pghcraftcollective@gmail.com. We do require that you pre-pay for this class to reserve your spot.

Due to the limited class size, if you must unavoidably cancel, please let the PCC know no later than 48 hours before the class. A waiting list will be maintained if slots become available.

Bio: Lynne Kropinak is a self-taught jewelry maker, flea market addict, and enthusiast of all things crafty. Her work is inspired and constructed with found and salvaged materials: scraps of paper, gemstones and leaves, polymer clay, paint, recycled trinkets, conversations heard in line at the grocery store, and other things too good to throw away. She has been making and selling crafts for over 25 years and delights in sharing skills and inspiration with other crafters.

The Pittsburgh Craft Collective is proud to present a super fun wood working class!  We are offering this class again since mid December was probably not the best time for it to begin with!

Come spend an afternoon learning woodworking and printmaking skills. We will be sanding and shaping wooden game boards (Students can pick from a variety of wood species) then carving print elements with linoblock tools and printing them on the boards. All materials and playing pieces supplied as well as an instruction book for games from around the world you can play with your finished project.

When: Saturday, January 23rd
Time: 1:00 – 3:30pm
Where: 2224 Delaware Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218 (412.371.8385 for further info)
Cost: $40 (PCC members) $45 (non PCC members)

Class Size: 4 Students
If interested, please RSVP to pghcraftcollective@gmail.com. We do require that you pre-pay for this class to reserve your spot.

Due to the limited class size, if you must unavoidably cancel, please let the PCC know no later than 48 hours before the class. A waiting list will be maintained if slots become available.

please wear old clothes as well. printing can be a messy job!

Artist Bio:
Todd Sanders is a graphic designer, book artist and furniture maker who has lived in Pittsburgh his whole life. After an architecture degree from Carnegie Mellon University he turned to graphic design and book publishing. His work has been featured in several local galleries, and his work can be seen at locusgraphic.com and aanpress. He recently became a member of the Pittsburgh Craft Collective.

The Pittsburgh Craft Collective is proud to present a super fun wood working class!

Come spend an afternoon learning woodworking and printmaking skills. We will be sanding and shaping wooden game boards (Students can pick from a variety of wood species) then carving print elements with linoblock tools and printing them on the boards. All materials and playing pieces supplied as well as an instruction book for games from around the world you can play with your finished project.

When: Sunday, December 13th
Time: 1:00 – 3:30pm
Where: 2224 Delaware Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218 (412.371.8385 for further info)
Cost: $40 (PCC members) $45 (non PCC members)

Class Size: 4 Students
If interested, please RSVP to pghcraftcollective@gmail.com.  We do require that you pre-pay for this class to reserve your spot.

Due to the limited class size, if you must unavoidably cancel, please let the PCC know no later than 48 hours before the class. A waiting list will be maintained if slots become available.

please wear old clothes as well. printing can be a messy job!

Artist Bio:
Todd Sanders is a graphic designer, book artist and furniture maker who has lived in Pittsburgh his whole life. After an architecture degree from Carnegie Mellon University he turned to graphic design and book publishing. His work has been featured in several local galleries, and his work can be seen at locusgraphic.com and aanpress. He recently became a member of the Pittsburgh Craft Collective.

Introduction to Woodworking

due to the popularity of our intro to woodworking class, we added another date! see below for more information.

if you are interested in registering for the december 6th class, please shoot us an email at pghcraftcollective@gmail.com.

Date: Sunday, December 6th*
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: 2224 Delaware Avenue, Swissvale

Learn basic woodworking skills (shaping, sanding, finishing) and gain some experience in using a drill press, miter saw, and bench sander while making a cheeseboard out of upcycled wood. Materials and tools will be supplied.

Class size is limited to 6 people

Cost: $25 – PCC members, $30 non members

Please wear comfortable clothes that are not too loose. If you have long hair please bring something to fasten it back with.

Artist Bio:
Todd Sanders is a graphic designer, book artist and furniture maker who has lived in Pittsburgh his whole life. After an architecture degree from Carnegie Mellon University he turned to graphic design and book publishing. His work has been featured in several local galleries, and his work can be seen at www.locusgraphic.com and www.aanpress.com. He recently became a member of the Pittsburgh Craft Collective.

* The November 15th class is full.

The Pittsburgh Craft Collective is proud to present a beginning woodworking class.

Date: Sunday, November 15th
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: 2224 Delaware Avenue, Swissvale

Learn basic woodworking skills (shaping, sanding, finishing) and gain some experience in using a drill press, miter saw, and bench sander while making a cheeseboard out of upcycled wood. Materials and tools will be supplied.

Class size is limited to 6 people

Cost: $25 – PCC members, $30 non members
please RSVP to pghcraftcollective@gmail.com to reserve your spot!

Please wear comfortable clothes that are not too loose. If you have long hair please bring something to fasten it back with.

Artist Bio:
Todd Sanders is a graphic designer, book artist and furniture maker who has lived in Pittsburgh his whole life. After an architecture degree from Carnegie Mellon University he turned to graphic design and book publishing. His work has been featured in several local galleries, and his work can be seen at www.locusgraphic.com and www.aanpress.com. He recently became a member of the Pittsburgh Craft Collective.