Fiberart international 2019 – Fiberart International

DIALOGUE WITH FI2019 ARTISTS

August 9, 2019July 27, 2019 by fiberAdmin

The Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh presents 3 new programs, please join us!
Fiberart International 2019 is still on view in Pittsburgh through August 24, 2019 at Contemporary Craft and Brew House Association galleries., Three free programs will introduce you to FI2019 exhibitors. who will discuss their work, and their approach to practicing art in the fiber medium. We invite you to join us, see the show and engage in conversation with these talented artists!

August 17 Saturday – 2:00-4:00
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Featuring: PATI BEACHLEY, PATTY KENNEDY- ZAFRED & MELINDA STEES

A Dialogue with FI19 Artist Louise Silk

July 15, 2019July 15, 2019 by fiberAdmin

When: Tuesday July 16, 2019 11am to 1pm
Where: Contemporary Craft in the Strip District. 2100 Smallman St., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222

Join us for a presentation by Louise Silk at Contemporary Craft. Louise, a Fiberart International 2019 artist and author, will speak about her “giant” blue jean piece in the gallery, how her process evolved, her well known memory quilts and why she uses recycled materials. Bring a lunch or have lunch in the Strip following her talk.

UNUSUAL FIBER

July 4, 2018July 4, 2018 by fiberAdmin

Written by Jean ThomasMany of us who identify ourselves as a fiber artist have encountered this question: What is a fiber artist or what exactly do you mean by fiber. We could reply with one of these definitions of fiber:

August 17 Saturday – 2:00-4:00 MEDIUM AS MESSAGE:

August 17 Saturday – 2:00-4:00
MEDIUM AS MESSAGE: