Jun 17 - 19 2022
Badass Cross Stitch - Workshops and Artist Talk

Badass Cross Stitch - Workshops and Artist Talk

Presented by Contemporary Craft at Contemporary Craft

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.

Admission Info

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

Dates & Times

2022/06/17 - 2022/06/19

Location Info

Contemporary Craft

5645 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Parking Info

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.