Join us at Curio for a workshop with our Pokemon Trainer as we learn how to crochet! Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate skill level, you will choose your project and learn how to read the pattern.  Artists must be 8 and above due to hand strength. 

12yrs is a suggestion. We welcome artists slightly older than 12 for this event if interested! 

Beginner Projects: The Poke ball cinch pouch used to hold their cards 

Intermediate level: Little Pikachu  

There will be an in-person demonstration and help for beginners. To ensure everyone has a great experience, we ask all participants that have never crocheted or are new to the art of crocheting start with the beginner project.  If you’re confident in your crochet skills, can ready a pattern, and are ready to take on a more advanced challenge. If you’re an experienced crocheter and confident in your crochet skills, jump into the intermediate project!

Grab your Pokemon and a crochet hook, don’t be late to your training session in Crochet! 

We are excited to welcome Brandy Donze as our guest instructor for this workshop! Brandy graduated with her BFA in 2005 from Edinboro University. After graduation she moved to Los Angeles and built a career in children's animated cartoons. She then returned to Pittsburgh where she studied digital art and illustration. Her first children's book in which she illustrated called Willows Wings was published in 2021. Brandy is a member of the Cranberry Artists Network, and travels throughout the Pittsburgh area offering art classes and workshops to both children and adults. Brandy currently resides in the North Hills area with her husband, daughter and their three -legged rescue dog, LuLu.

Art Focuses: 

Beginner Crochet Class Focuses:

1. Basic Techniques and Stitches

2. Reading Patterns and Diagrams

3. Create a simple finished project 

Intermediate Crochet Class Focuses:

1. Advanced Stitch Patterns 

2. Shaping and Construction

3. Create a finished project 

Cancellation Policy for those that are unable to attend: 

If you are unable to attend the class, your ticket for that class/event is nonrefundable. We are happy to have you transfer your ticket to a friend or family member to attend the class in your place. Unfortunately, due to supplies, payment of instructors, and limited seats, we are not able to offer refunds or a transfer into another class. 

Cancellation Policy due to low enrollment of the class or instructor illness: 

To run our classes CURIO needs a minimum of 4 sign-ups. If CURIO should have to cancel the class for any reason including limited enrollment registered participants are able to:

1) Move their ticket to another open class or rescheduled class

2)  Receive a digital gift card

3)  Get a refund. We strive to avoid cancellations but promise a fair process in unforeseen circumstances should CURIO be the one canceling!