An improvisational approach to hand embroidery at Contemporary Craft, where students compose freeform stitched designs rather than following a fixed pattern. Sessions run on select Saturday afternoons through the season. All materials are included in the tuition and materials fee.
Introduction to Improv Embroidery is a class open to all levels, held at Contemporary Craft - Timmons Studios in Pittsburgh, PA. It costs $80 (Tuition $65 plus $15 materials fee). The class runs as a series of sessions. Schedule: Select Saturdays 2:00-5:00 PM. Check Contemporary Craft - Timmons Studios's site for the latest availability and booking.
Price$80(Tuition $65 plus $15 materials fee)
Duration3 hours
ScheduleSelect Saturdays 2:00-5:00 PM
MaterialsIncluded
Best forStitchers who want a freeform, creative embroidery practice
Contemporary Craft - Timmons Studios, Pittsburgh PA
Provider
Contemporary Craft - Timmons Studios
Booking
Available — see booking link
What you'll learn
Improvisational embroidery design
Core hand stitches
Composing with thread and fabric
Upcoming Sessions
2026-11-21
2027-02-20
2027-03-20
Sessions change — confirm dates with Contemporary Craft - Timmons Studios before booking.
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Prices and schedules change. Please confirm current details with Contemporary Craft - Timmons Studios before booking.
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Common Questions About Knitting & Crochet Classes in Pittsburgh
These are the questions people most often ask about knitting & crochet classes in Pittsburgh — answers apply city-wide, not just to this class.
Do yarn stores in Pittsburgh teach knitting and crochet to beginners?
Yes — most yarn shops teach from their own store floor, and beginner sessions assume you've never held needles. Classes are small by design, usually four to eight people.
How much do knitting and crochet classes cost in Pittsburgh?
4 of the 15 knitting & crochet classes in Pittsburgh are free to attend; the rest run from $39.19 to $105 (typical: $71.21). Every figure is computed from the listings themselves, not estimated.
Are materials and yarn included in class prices?
For beginners, materials are often included or sold as a kit at the shop — yarn for a first project usually runs $10–$30. The class description says what's covered.
Can I bring my own project and get help with it?
Yes. Most shops run drop-in help sessions where you bring whatever you're working on, and many hold free social circles weekly — bring the project that's stuck and someone will sit down with you.
Do I need any experience before taking a class in Pittsburgh?
None. Beginner classes assume zero experience: most people cast on, work their first stitches and bind off in a single session.