POSTPONED Partner Event: Carnegie Museum of Art “Pittsburgh Satellite Reef” Crochet Workshop

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO HAZARDOUS AIR QUALITY AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE

We’re happy to announce that we’re one of the partners of the Carnegie Museum of Art as they undertake their “Pittsburgh Satellite Reef” project!

From the Carnegie Museum’s website:

Part of the worldwide Crochet Coral Reef Project by Christine and Margaret Wertheim and the Institute For Figuring

Pittsburgh Satellite Reef is an installation that is being created by local Pittsburgh-area artists and is part of the worldwide Crochet Coral Reef project by Christine and Margaret Wertheim and The Institute For Figuring.

In the spring and summer of 2023 the museum is hosting a series of workshops with Western Pennsylvania-based organizations Kid Ewe Knot and UpstreamPgh to introduce experienced and beginner makers to the techniques of crocheting a coral out of yarn. These corals will coalesce in a singular seascape in an exhibition presented in Carnegie Museum of Art’s Charity Randall Gallery.

Launched as a response to the devastation of living reefs due to global warming and ocean acidification, the Crochet Coral Reef resides at the nexus of art, science, and environmentalism. Programs around the exhibition will bring participating makers and scientists into conversations about engaging in a large-scale Pittsburgh-based community project surrounding a global issue.

All are welcome to participate in the 2023 workshops which are free and open to all ages. All materials will be provided. If you are an experienced crafter, please feel free to bring your most whimsical wool to the table.

Pittsburgh Satellite Reef is organized by Alyssa Velazquez, curatorial assistant of decorative arts and design.

UpstreamPgh will be hosting five workshops throughout the summer and early fall! Keep an eye out and a crochet needle handy as we build our own personal coral reef together!

• June 29, 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
  at Carnegie Museum of Art, hosted by UpstreamPgh
• July 17, 5 p.m.–7 p.m.
  at Nine Mile Run Watershed (details TBD), with UpstreamPgh
• Aug. 19, 5 p.m.–7 p.m.
  at Nine Mile Run Watershed (details TBD), with UpstreamPgh
• Sept. 30, 2 p.m.–5 p.m.
  at Carnegie Museum of Art, hosted by UpstreamPgh
• Oct. 14, 2 p.m.–5 p.m.
  at Carnegie Museum of Art, hosted by UpstreamPgh

All workshops are free and open to the public.

Please RSVP below to help us get a good headcount for the event!