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Learn How To Take Your Business to the Next Level!

We are offering a variety of business and marketing workshops to help local crafters learn how to take their business to the next level. The event, “The Business of Craft: Workshops and Roundtables” will be held on July 24th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Union Project, in Pittsburgh’s Highland Park neighborhood.

The Business of Craft will offer workshops on Business Basics, Wholesaling Your Work, Social Media, Craft Show 101, and Blogging Your Passion.

Facilitators and Panelists include Tara Gentile of Scoutiegirl.com, Carrie Nardini of I Made It! Market, Alissa Martin of Pavement, Lindsay Patross of I Heart PGH, Michelle Hammons of Burgh Baby, Mundania Horvath of Steeltown Anthem, as well as other local crafters, business owners, bloggers, and craft show organizers.

This is one day you, and your business, can’t afford to miss!

Date: Saturday, July 24th

Location:
THE UNION PROJECT
801 North Negley Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA

Schedule of Events:

9:00-9:30 : Continental Breakfast
9:30-11:00: Craft Show 101 OR Social Media Panel
11-12:30: Business Basics OR Wholesaling Your Work
12:30-1:00: Light Lunch
1:00-3:00: 52 Weeks of Blogging Your Passion
3:00- 3:45: Panel Discussion

Cost:
PCC Members- $40 for the entire day/workshop or $15 ‘a la carte’ per workshop
Non-members: $55 for the entire day/workshop or $20 ‘a la carte’ per workshop

RSVP:
Please RSVP for this great event here. If you register by July 23rd, you will be entered into a raffle for crafty prizes!

Need something to keep you busy this weekend? Why not 3 somethings that are all about the handmade. These events are chock-full with amazing handmade artisans, good music, and more fun than you can handle in one weekend. Seriously.

Friday, June 25th:

Line-Up:
6pm The Boogie Hustlers
7:15pm Joshua James & Band
8:30pm Sarah Harmer & Band
9:40pm Nicole Atkins & the Black Sea

I Made It! Market Artists Join WYEP 91.3 FM’s Summer Music Festival: Thirty-five local artisans will POP into Schenley Plaza on Friday evening, June 25 from 4 – 8 pm to enjoy a summer night of live music and community. Check out a listing of some of the artists joining in the fun. There will be kids activities starting at 4 pm. You will have the opportunity to chat with local makers to learn about their processes, why they create and how you can get involved.

Offerings include recycled/re-purposed wares, natural body products, jewelry, ceramics, eco-friendly baby wares, hand sewn accessories, kids costumes, hand spun wool yarn, photography and more. This event is free to attend and open to the public.

Saturday, June 26th:

Hand(Made) In Marriage is Pittsburgh’s alternative, indie wedding show. Our goal is to offer the people of Pittsburgh a cool place to meet over 30 vendors who can provide them with something outside the norm.

So please come Saturday, June 26th 2010 from Noon – 5:00pm. The event will be held at WildCard, 4209 Butler Street, and a second location across the street (Istanbul Grille).

Sunday, June 27th:

Featuring

Angela Rocco Photography
Artybecca
Barker’s Herbs & Heirlooms
Black Cats & Company
Bobbie Fox Inc.
charmed by nature
AutumnAndEve
Beauty and the Bead
CKing Wood Works
Cotton Factory
Cowboy Goods
Craftee
E-a-poo’s
garbella
Go Carr Go Art Studio
JetPack Agenda
jilsy designs
Kiddy Kapes
Kuro Neko Studios
Lazypeas
Lexi and Gem
Lilia’s Creation
natchez trace walking sticks
Naturally LeLa
On The Rocks Designs
robyns nest pottery
SilentLotus Creations
That’s What She Thread
The Point Needlecraft
Vital Mother Moon
Whimsical Wonders
Wren & Rita

Stop by Right By Nature on Friday, June 18th from 5-7:30pm for a rockin’ happy hour! You will get to sample wine and beer, eat tasty organic foods, and mingle with some hip locals. You’ll also be able to browse through some fabulous handmade items from PCC members!

10% of all sales at the Market will be donated to the local YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh. How can you go wrong?!

get crafty with the PCC this sunday, june 13th at Wildcard in lawrenceville larryville. look for the couches and table in the back of the store. that’s where we’ll be camped out from 1-4pm.

bring a crafty project to work on. soak in the awesomeness that is Wildcard. hang out with the loverly members of the Pittsburgh Craft Collective. you know, have fun!

WildCard presents Pittsburgh artist Kathryn Carr’s Root, A Scherenschnitte Show from June 11 to July 15, 2010.

With the success of Chicago Artist Laura Berger’s “Water Test” show, as well as the wildly popular Vintage Weekend, WildCard in Lawrenceville continues its run of
summer events with the Friday, June 11 opening of artist Kathryn Carr’s “Root.” The show revolves around images featuring roots and tying into the fairy tale idea of a “root
of all evil.” In addition, new art cards and posters will be created specifically for this show.

Carr’s art was recently presented at Gallery Sim’s “Rock, Paper, Scissors,” where it garned accolades for her exacting work. But unlike “Rock, Paper, Scissors,” where Carr’s
work was presented alongside one other artist, “Root” is a solo show of her paper cuts. Rooted in the traditional German style of Scherenschnitte, Carr is working towards
creating a contemporary style that combines the delicate paper cuts with the shadows they create.

WildCard owner Rebecca Morris was pleased to discover a world-class paper-cut artist living right in Pittsburgh and was eager to sell Carr’s work, as well as featuring her as an
artist in the store’s back gallery. “Root” has its opening night on Friday, June 11 with a free reception from 6 to 9pm. No RSVP is required.

Samples of Kathryn Carr‘s work can be seen on her website at gocarrgo.com

I know there’s a lot going on this weekend, but I’d like to invite you to come enjoy the festivities at yoga matrika for the spring fling. events are spread out, so you can stop by any time.

Get in touch with your inner craft with a $5 yoga class, 9-10:30

Learn to knit on the Yoga Matrika Community Scarves, as taught by PCC members Ana and Cosy

Look at and buy fine crafts in the arts and crafts sale, 12-9

Listen to lovely music from 4:30 on into the evening

And you can even get crafty yourself by making your own prayer flag

Come to any or all of it, we’d love to see you.

Wildcard presents the Pennsylvania Premiere of Chicago artist Laura Berger’s Water Test.
Opening Night Reception on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 6pm.

Coming off the success of Taylor Shields’ Animal Nature and Elliot McNally’s Star Trek Quilts, WildCard is presenting its first show of work from an artist outside of Pittsburgh. Chicago-based painter Laura Berger is bringing around 25 new pieces to Pittsburgh for her show Water Test, along with prints of her work.

Berger first came to the attention of WildCard owner Rebecca Morris in Chicago, and Morris has been a fan ever since. When WildCard started up, Morris made a point to carry Berger’s cards and prints, which became very popular. Based on that success, the two decided to stage the Lawrenceville boutique’s first show of non-Pittsburgh art. Berger’s works vary in size and medium: most are acrylic or gouache on paper or wood.

“Laura’s art is some of the more special work we sell here in the store, and it’s always been a personal favorite of mine,” says Morris. “She combines humor and elements of Japanese and street art in really unique ways.”

Berger is excited to be exhibiting in Pittsburgh: “I’ve enjoyed working with Rebecca and having my prints & cards at WildCard, so I’m really looking forward to having a showing there and having a chance to check out the shop & the area. I’ve been working with some new mediums for this show, and allowing myself to branch out a bit with my subjects & ideas, so it’s been a lot of fun so far.”

Water Test runs from April 15 to May 25, 2010. Admission is free during store hours. WildCard is hosting a free opening reception on Thursday, April 15th from 6 to 9pm. The artist will be present for the reception.

About WildCard
WildCard is located at 4209 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.

Hours:
Tue-Sat 11-7
Sunday 12-6
Closed Monday
Late hours Thursday until 9pm

WildCard is the newest addition to Lawrenceville’s bustling 16:62 design district, and has already won acclaim for its innovative design and dedication to showing the work of local artists. The store features cards, paper, craft supplies, t-shirts & handmade clothing, jewelry, books, and more. Storeowner Rebecca Morris was raised in Shaler and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh.

Laura Berger is a Chicago-based artist and illustrator. Her work has been exhibited in solo and group shows around the US and Canada, and you can also find Laura’s work at indie craft markets, such as Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago. Laura also does freelance illustration work, and is currently trying to carve out extra time to work on writing and illustrating a children’s book. Samples of her work are available here, here, and here.