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National Craft Open Studios Weekend
Jul
18
to Jul 19

National Craft Open Studios Weekend

On July 18–19, 2026, the American Craft Council will launch National Craft Open Studios Weekend—a first-of-its-kind, nationwide celebration inviting the public into the creative spaces of craft artists across the country. This two-day event will offer guests a rare glimpse into the processes, tools, and inspiration that shape how handmade works are made, and provide artists critical support in their sales season.

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Paper Spinning Workshop
Jun
21

Paper Spinning Workshop

Discover the Japanese art of Kami-ito, the practice of creating fine yarn from Kozo paper using a drop spindle. In this workshop with TALA member Carrie Burckle, you'll learn to spin colorful Kozo paper into delicate threads, perfect for small weaving projects

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 Reveal-Reveal
Jun
6
to Jun 20

Reveal-Reveal

Across painting, sculpture, installation, photography, and mixed media, the works in Reveal–Reveal unfold through acts of excavation and resistance. Layers are peeled back—narratively, emotionally, materially, psychologically—allowing moments of recognition to surface gradually rather than all at once.

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Unraveling Narratives
Jun
6
to Jul 25

Unraveling Narratives

This summer Studio Channel Islands marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with an exhibition of contemporary fiber art. The exhibition will feature a diverse range of artists whose work redefines fiber through merging traditional techniques like weaving, crochet, and embroidery with modern themes of identity, sustainability, and activism.

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