Always wanted to try knitting? Never picked up knitting needles before? Start from the very beginning in this beginner workshop! Introduction to Knitting: Beginner Basics with Julia LePoer Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 Time: 10AM – 1PM Description: In this class, Julia will guide you through the process of knitting, starting with the very beginning step: picking up your needles! You will then learn to hold the needles and yarn in your hands as you move through the basic steps of knitting: creating a slip knot, casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch, and casting off. You can expect to leave this class with a pair of needles, a ball of yarn, and inspiration to continue practicing at home! Tuition: $65 + $15 materials fee Materials: All materials will be provided, along with needles to take home and continue practicing! (if you are viewing this listing on your phone, you might need to scroll to the bottom of the page to find the link for registration). Note: We really want you to join us in the studio! Full and partial tuition scholarships are available to offset some of the financial burden of attending a class. Please fill out the application here! You can expect to hear from someone on the CC staff within 2 weeks. If you have any questions, email Jamie Boyle, Fibers Program Manager, at jboyle@contemporarycraft.org, or leave a voice message for them at 412-465-1628. Location: Contemporary Craft, Timmons Studios (5688 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201). Note, this workshop will take place in the Fleischner Family Fibers Loft, which is on the second floor of the building. There are 2 entrances to the Timmons Studios. • One entrance is facing Butler Street. To access the Fibers Loft from the Butler Street facing entrance, there are a total of 32 stairs to ascend. • One entrance is facing 57th Street. This entrance is accessible by ramp, with no stairs to ascend. There is a lift inside the building to access the second floor. We strive to create a welcoming experience. If there are accessibility accommodations we can provide, or if there is anything you would like us to know before you arrive, please leave a message for Jamie Boyle at 412-465-1628 or by email jboyle@contemporarycraft.org. Cancellations and Refunds: Workshop cancellations are decided three business days before the start date. If workshops must be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the entire class fee will be refunded through Eventbrite, or you may leave your workshop fee in your Contemporary Craft account for future workshops. Refund Policy: Student refund requests must be made at least three business days before a class begins. There will be a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given without three-business days notice. Processing of refunds takes approximately three weeks.
