Introduction to Quilt-Making: Half Square Triangles
Instructor: Sarah Silk
Host: Contemporary Craft
Series Dates: Tuesdays, January 13 – March 3, 2026 (8 sessions)
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM each session
Location: Contemporary Craft – Timmons Studios, Fleischner Family Fibers Loft, 5688 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Tuition: $295 + $25 materials fee
Registration: Required in advance; full and partial scholarships are available.
Accessibility: The 57th Street entrance is accessible by ramp with a lift to the second floor. For accommodations, contact Jamie Boyle at 412-465-1639 or jboyle@contemporarycraft.org.
Begin or deepen your quilt-making journey in this sustainable, creative 8-week series. Under the guidance of artist Sarah Silk, you’ll learn to design and create a quilt using the versatile half-square triangle as your foundation, allowing for endless traditional or contemporary patterns.
The series covers the full process: designing, cutting, piecing, and finishing with binding and hand-quilting. In alignment with sustainable textile practices, students are encouraged to incorporate personal, used textiles like clothing or sheets into their work. Studio materials, tools, and sewing machines are provided.
Students also receive 50% off Open Studio access between classes to continue their projects.
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