Partner Event: Carnegie Museum of Art “Pittsburgh Satellite Reef” Crochet Workshop- July Edition

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED INDOORS DUE TO POOR AIR QUALITY. PLEASE GO TO OUR OFFICES AT 321 PENNWOOD AVENUE, PGH, PA 15221 TO TAKE PART IN THE EVENT.

Coral reefs are some of the Earth’s most powerful water filters on the planet, and yet they are among the most vulnerable species on the planet to the effects of climate change. Come learn about these magnificent creatures, the future of clean water, and be a part of creating a group art project that will be featured in the Carnegie Museum of Art this fall. 

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!

• July 17, 5 p.m.–7 p.m.
  at Taylor Park, behind 321 Pennwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 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.

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