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Sangre de Nopal/Blood of the Nopal: Tanya Aguiñiga & Porfirio Gutiérrez en Conversación/in Conversation
At the Fowler Museum, interdisciplinary fiber artists Tanya Aguiñiga and Porfirio Gutiérrez will be featured in an exhibition of new commissions and existing work, alongside Oaxacan textiles from the Fowler collection. This multivocal exhibition will center ancestral knowledge and technical experimentation, and also brings a special focus to issues of immigration and labor justice.
Desert Forest: Life with Joshua Trees
The Lancaster Museum of Art and History presents Desert Forest: Life with Joshua Trees, as part of the Getty PST ART: Art & Science Collide initiative. The exhibition sheds light on the threatened Joshua tree and the fragile Mojave Desert ecosystem that sustains it.
Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo
Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo presents indigo through stunning objects of creative expression and the astonishing study of a chemical reaction.
Sangre de Nopal/Blood of the Nopal: Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Contemporary Art
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara is pleased to present Sangre de Nopal/Blood of the Nopal:Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Contemporary Art featuring Tanya Aguiñiga, Wendy Cabrera Rubio and Mauricio Guillén with Clemente Castor and Antonio Ponce, Tania Candiani, Dario Canul (Tlacolulokos), Porfirio Gutiérrez, Edgar Jahir Trujillo, Candice Lin, Andy Medina, Jou Morales, Rufina Nava Flores, Sandy Rodriguez, Sarah Rosalena, and Dyani White Hawk.
The conversations and the artworks presented here center the aesthetics, history, and global impact of the Zapotec peoples’ cultivation of cochineal—a scale insect that lives exclusively on the nopal cactus (Opuntia cacti) and is the source of a red dye derived from its body. The beauty of cochineal hue has captivated people for centuries, not only in Mexico, but around the world.
Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion
Explore the remarkable life and work of fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg. This North American debut exhibition—coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Diane von Furstenberg’s iconic wrap dress—includes a selection of over sixty pieces drawn from the DVF archives along with ephemera, fabric swatches, media pieces, and information on her philanthropic work.
Intimate Wilderness: Charlotte Bird
Visions Museum of Textile Art presents Intimate Wilderness, work by Charlotte Bird.
Charlotte Bird has been a full-time studio artist for over thirty years. Her lifelong love affair with textiles has produced contemporary wall quilts, three dimensional sculptures, and artist’s books. She dyes and prints most of her own fabrics.
Whiplash: Art in the Ever-Changing Now
Santa Monica Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with Art at the Airport, is proud to announce the opening of WHIPLASH: Art In The Ever-Changing Now, a groundbreaking exhibition that explores the profound and dynamic shifts shaping our world today. Curated by Rebecca Youssef, Alexandra Dillon, and April Banks, this exhibition offers a reflective exploration of our times, showcasing the ways contemporary artists interpret and respond to the rapid transformations that affect societal norms, cultural identities, environmental crises, and political divisions.
Over Under Over: Work from California Fibers
Over Under Over features the work of twenty-two members of California Fibers, including: Sandy Abrams, Charlotte Bird, Ashley V. Blalock, Carrie Burckle, Marilyn McKenzie Chaffee, Doshi, Polly Jacobs Giacchina, Susan Henry, Lydia Tjioe Hall, Annette Heully, Brittany Kiertzner, Brecia Kralovic-Logan, Kathy Nida, Carol Nilsen, Liz Oliver, Marty Ornish, Michael F. Rohde, Rebecca Smith, Cameron Taylor-Brown, Elise Vazelakis, Debby Weiss and Peggy Wiedemann.
Jeremy Frey: Unbound
Karma presents Unbound, Jeremy Frey’s first solo exhibition in Los Angeles.
Jeremy Frey is the foremost contemporary practitioner of Wabanaki basketry, a tradition that dates back more than 13,000 years and is the oldest continuously practiced art form in the area now known as Maine.
Sometimes A Wind Blows
Wonzimer is proud to present Sometimes A Wind Blows, a group exhibition exploring the diverse possibilities of textile art.
Each artist showcases a wide range of techniques and media, from embroidery, weaving, painting, printing, and knitting to experimental manipulations of linen, velvet, or silk. Bringing together legacy artists with new generations of artists, this show explores the enduring appeal of textile art, as both tangibly luxurious and mysterious.
Sea-weaving: Experimenting with Algae Yarn Weaving
Dive into the world of oceanic materials in this bioplastic yarn workshop with artists Amy Chiao and Molly Haynes. Using algae, kelp, fish bones, sea urchins, and more, participants will experiment with algae yarn extrusion, marine waste processing, and natural dyeing to produce unique woven specimens!
Textile Arts in 2 Parts
Join teaching artist Connie Rohman for a two-part textile arts workshop! Take one workshop or take both to create a large format needle book.
Natural Dyeing for Potholder Weavers
Kate Kilmurray announces Natural Dyeing for Potholder Weavers, a special three-day course, led by instructor Allie Feldman of Rooted Botanics. Taking place over three consecutive Sundays, this hands-on in-person workshop will cover the fundamentals of natural dyeing, allowing you to learn about a variety of plant-based dyes over an extended period.
Chain Stitch Embroidery
Chain stitch is a fun hand embroidery stitch. You can bring a piece of clothing to embroider and/or you can create a piece in an embroidery hoop!
Ferne Jacobs: A Poetry of Thread
PATRICIA SWEETOW GALLERY is excited and honored to feature Los Angeles-based artist Ferne Jacobs in her First Los Angeles gallery exhibition!
At 82 years old, Ferne Jacobs is a ground-breaking pioneer in the International Fiber Art Movement of the 1960s and 1970s. She continues her daily studio practice today, intuitively coiling and twining compelling abstract forms that infer historical provenance beyond their making.
John Paul Morabito: Take Me To Heaven
PATRICIA SWEETOW GALLERY is thrilled to present the dazzling woven, beaded tapestries of John Paul Morabito in their first one-person exhibition with the gallery.
“This is a retracing of the queer resistance born in urban discos of a prior generation. As social and political forces once again seek to eradicate queer people, I, like those who came before me, reach for the promise of queer futurity.”
Creative Perspectives with Ferne Jacobs
This small group workshop will be for anyone who has taken beginning fiber techniques previously. Those who have learned weaving and off-loom fiber techniques from other teachers are welcome. The intention is for students to be working on a piece of their choice or starting one from scratch. The group will discuss creative approaches for pushing the piece forward and each person will receive individual attention.
Sashiko Stitching
Dip your toes in the classic Japanese art of sashiko. A once very popular style of visible mending in rural northern Japan as early as 400 years ago. Sashiko is done with a basic running stitch yielding beautiful geometric patterns.
While we create a sampler we will learn basic sashiko stitches . You will leave with an in process sampler that can easily be turned into a scarf, tote or even pillow.
Learn to Weave
Learn the fundamentals of weaving with TALA member Cameron Taylor-Brown as you set up a floor loom, experiment with yarns and basic weaves, and make a scarf, table runner, or wall hanging.
Patchwork Mending with Vintage Japanese Fabrics
Come learn about patchwork and visible mending techniques using vintage Japanese textiles provided by BORO BORO!
Elements of Weaving: Texture
Explore tactile possibilities with a variety of fibers, yarns and weave structures with TALA member Cameron Taylor-Brown. Create several textures and weave your favorites in a scarf, table runner, or wall hanging.
Mending Time with Vintage Japanese Fabrics
Come mend with BORO BORO!
They’ll be hosting a casual mending hour at Nellita's Craft! No formal instruction, just two hours of mending time for you to work on your own projects!
Elements of Weaving: Fiber
Explore the rich diversity of fibers and their properties as you weave with cotton, linen, wool, mohair, alpaca, silk and more! Plus we'll mix wools and cotton in one textile to create our own version of Nuno BORO cloth "from riches to rags and back again."
Taught by TALA member Cameron Taylor-Brown.
Elements of Weaving: Color
Explore color - hue, value and intensity – and how color interacts with yarns and woven structures. In this THREE DAY session, dive into color theory (using yarns, not paint! ) create several color palettes and weave your favorite palette in a scarf, table runner or wall hanging.
Taught by TALA member Cameron Taylor-Brown.
Elements of Weaving: Pattern
Create a blended warp where color and texture are supporting players to pattern. Learn weave notation, explore a variety of woven structures, and weave your favorites in a scarf, table runner or wall hanging.
Taught by TALA member Cameron Taylor-Brown.
Fungal Alchemy: Transforming Mushrooms into Natural Pigments
Ready to dive into the magical world of fungi and natural color? Join artist and farmer Julie Beeler, whose Mushroom Color Atlas is part of World Without End: The George Washington Carver Project, as she takes you on a vibrant journey through the fungi kingdom.
Reimagining Paper: Paper Weaving with with Anne M Bray
Utilizing a variety of paper-based materials, participants will learn to make woven structures and explore the possibilities of woven surface designs in this fun and accessible class! This workshop is part of the Reimagining Paper series co-presented with Textile Arts LA.
TALA Material Swap
Thinking about all the excess material in your studio, stashed in the closets and under the bed at home, languishing in plastic bins stacked one on top of the next? So are we. The Swap is for you!
JOIN US for a swap-barter-giveaway in MorYork’s Alleyway.
Basket Weaving Workshop
Learn the basics of how to create your own coiled baskets with cord and fabric with teaching artist Kelly Villalba.
Stitch and wrap a basket to hold small precious items such as jewelry, toys, or other favorite objects. Experiment over the course of this workshop with different weaving techniques. We welcome return basket weavers as well as newcomers to this workshop! Baskets make a great handmade gift for the holidays!
Winter Show
Michael Koch, Artist and Textile Arts LA member has been invited to show his recent work at The Pool House Gallery.
The Aesthetics of Textile Mountings for Japanese Painting
LACMA presents the 37th Annual Michele and Peter Berton Memorial Lecture: The Aesthetics of Textile Mountings for Japanese Painting.
Reimagining Paper: Paper Pulp Sculptures with Mirena Kim
Learn how to extend the natural strength of paper pulp to create both free-standing and wall-mounted works under the guidance of Mirena Kim. This centuries-old art form not only allows for creative expression but also offers environmental benefits by repurposing abundant wastepaper into stunning artistic creations.
Intro to Darning and Patching
This workshop, taught by Lorenza Lattanzi, focuses on two practical mending skills to help you extend the life of your textiles: darning & patching. These methods can be applied to antique, vintage, or new home textiles, clothing, upholstery, toweling - any cloth that needs attention and care.
Weaving Worlds: Artist Trunk Show
Immerse yourself in a curated showcase of handcrafted goods, textiles, jewelry, and artworks by Indigenous artisans and artists. Support local creators as you explore the rich tapestry of Indigenous cultural expression.
Material World
Freehand Gallery is featuring new work from: Jim Bassler, Kay Chapman, Deborah Cross, Jill Heir, Marie Kare, Victoria May, Brian Murphy, Sally Prangley, Rat Boi, Michael Rohde, Iris Schneider, Stephen Sidelinger, Joy Stocksdale, Nicki Voss, Debby Weiss, Sarah Winston.
Measure Twice Cut Once
Over 50 artists fill the walls and floors of the gallery with fun and unusual works. Our curation aimed to stretch the public’s understanding of collage as something beyond busy compositions that look like conspiracy boards that are only missing red string. The artists exhibiting approach collage with the same finesse and intention all pop surrealists do.
KEYSTONE OPEN STUDIOS
Keystone Art Space Open Studios is a unique experience for art lovers and collectors of all levels to engage and connect with emerging and established artists in Los Angeles. Keystone artists welcome visitors into their workspaces to get a behind-the-scenes look into the creative process and purchase works directly from the artist.
Typographic Knitting For Beginners
Over two weekends, Rüdiger Schlömer will show how to knit a monogram, name tag, instagram meme, poster, scarf, pullover, or blanket during this online typeknitting workshop. Use your skills as a visual plug-in to create tactile lettering and produce objects and clothes, or simply as a typographic meditation.
How to Explore Potholder Designs with Desmos
Julie Hue is holding an online workshop on how to use the program Desmos to explore woven loop pot holder designs. In this two hour class, you’ll use Desmos to try loop colors, resize a chart to match your loom size, get row-by-row weaving instructions, and adjust the settings so the chart will look good on your device.
Punch Needle Coasters
Punch Needle Rug Hooking is a beautiful and relaxing fiber art form that enables you to create rugs, artwork, pillows and more!In this 4 hour workshop with with Micah Clasper-Torch, you'll learn all the basics of punch needle: preparing your design, selecting your yarn, punching techniques, troubleshooting and finishing your work, along with a whole bunch of tips and tricks along the way.
FALL TEXTILE SLAM: Strut Your Stuff
Join Textile Arts LA for our next Textile Slam! Strut Your Stuff
Join us for an exhilarating afternoon at our Fall Textile Slam as we celebrate creativity and innovation in the world of textile arts. Our talented team members will be presenting their current projects and we invite you to experience a fun fashion show showcasing members' wearable works.
Stitched Vessel Workshop
An evening of conversation and slow stitching with Ann Wood.
Learn to layer and stitch fabric scraps to form a small vessel. This is an improvisational and meditative process. The technique is simple, flexible and easy to do.
Dyeing with Roots and Blooms: An Introduction to Natural Dyeing, with Cayetano Talavera
Work with fiber artist and fashion designer Cayetano Talavera to learn to extract dyes from madder roots and marigolds as we explore the art of natural dyeing. Using resist dyeing techniques, participants will create unique patterns on a cotton bandana, leaving with a personalized creation and a newfound appreciation for natural dyeing.
Fabric Collage Workshop with Connie Rohman
Discover the art of fabric collage with teaching artist Connie Rohman. Using hand-dyed and vintage fabrics, you will design and stitch an original artwork while exploring composition, texture and color theory.
SCIART25 25th Anniversary Exhibition
SCIART25 explores the rich creative community which has enabled Studio Channel Islands to flourish over the last quarter century. The exhibition is a celebration of a selection of the internationally renowned artists whose work has been presented at Studio Channel Islands and a reflection upon the role that artists have played in shaping the organization over the past twenty-five years.
Conscious Tether: Art and the Internet in Los Angeles
Conscious Tether: Art and the Internet in Los Angeles is a group exhibition of contemporary artists considering what it means to live with and through the internet.
ARTISANS & FRIENDS Boutique
Come join a gathering of eight friends who are collectors & creators to show, sell or trade creations and items with each other and our guests. We convene in Judy’s back yard. Judy's home is in historic Country Club Park in Mid City LA, near Arlington & Olympic with easy free street parking so come & bring your friends!
Tee shirt yarn, oh the possibili"tees" - Online Workshop
Kate Kilmurray welcomes guest teacher Linda Lutomski to lead an online workshop that will explore using tee shirt cotton to create "tarn" or "tee-shirt yarn". Linda will help you to discover how it can be used with loops, on its own, or with purchased tee yarn, allowing you to create a wonderful weaving material for yourself.
Weaving Community: A Presentation of the UCLA SNF Hellenic Center’s Work in Greece and Los Angeles
Please join the UCLA SNF Hellenic Center and the Greek Heritage Society for an exciting lecture, a weaving demo, an exhibition of works of our grandmothers, a walk through history, a glimpse into the future, and even a savory bite to eat.
Flag Book and Variations, Book Structures Workshop with Debra Disman
In this hands-on workshop with TALA member Debra Disman, participants will learn how to create the kinetic and versatile “Flag Book” structure, as well as a full-page variant, termed the “Folded Fan”. You’ll learn how to make folded page variations, and how to create one and two-cut apertures and pop-ups. With a focus on textiles and fiber, participants will explore ways to develop, embellish, and adorn their books with texture, color, pattern, and image, as well as how to employ “found writing” to add text.
Lea Feinstein: chrysalis
TALA member Lea Feinstein pushes the sculptural potential of Tyvek --cutting, sewing, pleating, and weaving new and recycled works.
She transforms them into vibrant new forms.
The exhibition is curated by Lorraine Heitzman.
Opening reception:
Saturday, September 28, 5-9 pm
During the reception at 6pm, a live performance will feature twenty enthusiastic models walking the runway in unique sculptural garments.
Gallery Hours:
Daily, Noon - 5pm
Ventura County Handweavers & Spinners Guild
The Ventura County Handweavers & Spinners Guild are exhibiting members’ work in the Logan Gallery at the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts.
The Other Art Fair LA
The Other Art Fair: we combine affordable and original artworks by 140 independent artists with immersive installations, performances, DJs – and a fully stocked bar.