Artist, activist and craftivist Shannon Downey of Badass Cross Stitch will visit Pittsburgh June 17-19, and Contemporary Craft will host three workshops and a free artist talk.
Artist, activist and craftivist Shannon Downey of Badass Cross Stitch will visit Pittsburgh June 17-19, and Contemporary Craft will host three workshops and a free artist talk.
Friday, June 17 at 6:30 PM: Free Artist Talk: Craftivism - Art as a Tool of Activism
Saturday, June 18 at 10 AM: Introduction to Embroidery
Saturday, June 18 at 2 PM: Intermediate Embroidery
Sunday, June 19 at 10 AM: Exploring Craftivism
Shannon Downey is an artist known for her embroidered and cross-stitched works that tackle the topics of white supremacy, the patriarchy, and capitalism. With a large and passionate following online, Downey offers a variety of free and for-purchase embroidery and cross stitch patterns and frequently shares her works on Instagram, reflecting a variety of social justice topics and often responding to the news of the day. Since 2020, Downey has been traveling the U.S. in an RV, teaching workshops, doing speaking engagements, hosting gatherings for makers and artists, and engaging in craftivist projects with other art activists.
Friday, June 17 at 6:30 PM: Free Artist Talk: Craftivism - Art as a Tool of Activism - Registration Required
Saturday, June 18 at 10 AM: Introduction to Embroidery - $70
Saturday, June 18 at 2 PM: Intermediate Embroidery - $75
Sunday, June 19 at 10 AM: Exploring Craftivism - $120
Phone: 412.261.7003
Email: info@contemporarycraft.org
2022/06/17 - 2022/06/19
Contemporary Craft
5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Parking: visitor-only parking lot in the back of Contemporary Craft (Access Contemporary Craft’s parking lot on Berlin Way. Space are limited, please plan your visit in advance.), street parking.
Public Transportation: 87, 91, 93
Bicycling: Bicycle racks are provided in front of the main entrance for use during regular open hours. Bicycles are parked at the owner’s risk; CC accepts no responsibility for vandalism or theft.