In this demonstration and workshop led by Artist in Residence Kristy Moreno, you’ll first see the artist demonstrate character-building approaches using slab and coil construction. The workshop concludes with a brief guided underglaze tile activity, focusing on illustration and painting techniques using underglaze.

This workshop is appropriate for students of all levels. Most materials, and light refreshments, will be provided.

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Discover the timeless art of creating tatted lace in this hands-on workshop!

Students will explore the perfect threads, tools, and essential terminology needed to bring their designs to life.

You will learn foundational stitches and be ready to craft your own lace designs—whether it’s delicate ornaments, jewelry, or elegant trims to elevate your wardrobe.

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Learn how embroidery can be a tactile self-soothing tool for anxiety, ADHD, or general well-being! Join us to learn embroidery techniques that prioritize wellbeing and comfort, and create a tactile article of clothing for you or someone you care about.

Through insightful discussions, hands-on activities, and expert instruction, students will work towards a final project: creating their own recycled, embroidered piece.

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What makes embroidery radical? Using decorative stitching to create an image conveying social or political justice. Learn how artists have used stitching and textiles to get their messages heard and choose your own image/message to hand stitch an art piece to take home, suitable for framing.

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A hands-on two day workshop with pottery, Minsoo Yuh. Further details to follow.

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In this workshop, you’ll learn the art of Shibori, a Japanese hand-dyeing technique that produces beautiful patterns in fabric in a range of blues using Indigo dye.

Four different patterns will be taught – you’ll choose two techniques to prep your fabrics:

• One 8″x72″ silk scarf and One 11″x60″ scarf
• Two 18″x18″ cotton pillow covers w/zippers
• One large cotton tote bag w/pocket 19″x17″x9.5″

Participants will also be dying peace flags to contribute to the Mill to Mill Peace Flag Project.

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Makers of all experience levels are invited to craft in community and explore the rich traditions of textile work. The Fellowship honors the diverse fiber arts that have shaped our nation’s cultural heritage.

The Fellowship meets Fridays from 1–3 PM, alternating between the two host museums. Participants bring any fiber project, such as crochet, knitting, weaving, spinning, or needlework, and work side by side in a supportive, skill-sharing environment.

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In the spirit of their foremothers, Mary Ann Pettway and China Pettway lead a quilting experience with storytelling, song, and a practice passed through generations in Gee’s Bend, immersing you in a tradition shaped by endurance, community, and a bend in the Alabama River.

The visit includes a public lecture led by Mary Ann Pettway and China Pettway.

They share personal history, family stories, and the context behind the quilts and traditions of Gee’s Bend.

The Gee’s Bend LECTURE, April 30 at 5PM

• California State University, Northridge in Kurland Lecture Hall.
• Doors open: 5:00 PM
• Program begins: 5:30 PM

The Gee’s Bend Quilting Experience, May 1, 2, and 3

• CalLutheran University’s HUB101 in Westlake Village.
  31416 Agoura Rd Suite #105, Westlake Village, CA 91361This location is not on the main Cal Lutheran campus

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This five-day masterclass, presented by Ekin Aytac and Josh Davids, is designed for glass artists ready to elevate their glass artwork through a deep exploration of both additive and subtractive color application techniques.

You will engage in complex layering processes in the hot shop and precision manipulation in the cold shop, culminating in the creation of unique, multi-layered glass objects.

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The September Issue invites you to weave through the traditional arts, of old techniques and form, to gain artistic inspiration from the objects that surround us.

These exhibitions highlight sculpted and constructed forms–from 3D mosaics, basketry and historic garment production to man-made materials spanning beyond the last century, transformed into jewelry, and installation work.

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Visit the Belger Crane Yard Gallery to see a FREE demo with award-winning silversmith Genevieve Flynn!

Flynn will showcase her Repoussé process, discuss how she uses a Hydraulic Press in her practice, and explain how she creates her work from sketchbook to final piece.

Shop her work in the gallery collection, Sparkle and Shine, on view February through March.

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Dive into the magical world of wool and learn the four essential techniques: wet felting, needle felting, dimensional wool sculpting, and intricate felt tapestry making. Transform soft fiber into stunning, lasting works of art!

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During this workshop, you will learn how to:

• Prepare a 3 yard warp out of wire, 3/8” to 1” wide
• Beam the wire warp onto a 4-8 harness small floor or table loom
• Weave the 3 yard woven metal warp to be used for jewelry or small sculpture
• Sculpt with woven metal fabric and various ways of connecting for different applications

Lectures will include information about applying the woven metal fabric for basketry, jewelry, 3D sculpture, and bas-relief 2D wall art.

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You’ve learned a tablet weaving technique or two. You’ve created bands following other’s patterns. It is time to take the next step and design your own pattern!

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This three-day workshop is open to all students, from beginner to advanced, who are interested in tablet weaving.

We’ll study three different techniques from three areas of the world (Rams Horns from Turkey, Coptic Diamonds from Egypt, and Sulawesi from Indonesia) and three different time periods.

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