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Handmade Artist Book Workshop with Amanda Maciel Antunes
Tap into your memory, personal insight, and intuition to design and create a handmade book that symbolically balances form and content. Blending traditional and contemporary practice, Amanda Maciel Antunes introduces you to the genre of artists’ books that are as diverse in style and direction as they are in technique.
Stitched Patch Workshop with Aubrey Longley-Cook
Make your mark by designing and stitching a custom patch with Aubrey Longley-Cook! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use expressive stitching to create a unique accessory that reflects your style. From designing your patch to finishing the edges, this session covers everything you need to bring your ideas to life with thread and needlework.
Painting with Thread: Embroidery Workshop with Tristan Esmino
Explore the art of embroidery with Tristan Esmino by stitching either a beautiful frog or beetle design. This workshop is part of the Stitched Together series co-presented with Textile Arts LA.
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.
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.
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.
FIELD TRIP to the Broad Art Museum
Field Trip with Textile Arts | LA Peeps!
We have arranged a Self-guided Group tour of the acclaimed exhibit Mickalene Thomas: All About Love
The Alchemy of Color: Ice Dyeing
Explore the captivating technique of ice dyeing with artist Tifanie White using fiber reactive dyes in both powder and liquid forms. Learn how to arrange fabric and dyes under ice, allowing the melting process to distribute the colors in wonderfully unpredictable ways. Embrace the element of surprise as each piece transforms into a unique creation.
The Alchemy of Color: Mark Making with Dyes
Delve into mark-making processes with Artist Carrie Burckle using fiber reactive dyes. Experiment with a variety of hand tools to create spontaneous marks, textures, and patterns directly on fabric. Carrie will share her expertise in layering colors and manipulating dyes for dynamic and expressive results.
The Alchemy of Color: A Textile Arts LA Series of Workshops
Textile Arts|LA is collaborating with Craft Contemporary to bring you a series of Surface Design Workshops this summer.
In a three-part series, learn to create pattern and texture through the processes of discharge dyeing, ice dyeing and direct hand applications. Mark-making in surface design allows artists and designers to express their creativity, create unique visual narratives, and infuse surfaces with character, texture, and meaning.
The Alchemy of Color: Shibori Discharge Dyeing
Artist and designer Liz Oliver will guide you through the intricate art of shibori discharge dyeing. Learn to create intricate patterns by binding and clamping fabric before applying discharge paste and dyes. Uncover the magic as you remove the resists to reveal striking negative spaces and designs.
Sculptural Basketry: Three-Part Workshop Series
Textile Arts LA is collaborating with Craft Contemporary to bring you a series of Basketry Workshops this fall. Join us for an exhilarating and innovative workshop series that transcends the traditional boundaries of basketry, leading you into the enchanting world of sculptural art. Over the course of three immersive sessions, you'll be guided by acclaimed fiber artists Polly Giacchina, Julie Kornblum, and Elise Vazelakis as you delve into the artistry of coiling, twining, and knotless netting. Workshops can be taken individually or as part of a series. All materials are included in the fee.
Artist Talk: Leigh Wishner on Dorothy Liebes' fashion and Hollywood connection
Celebrate the birthday of the legendary weaver and designer Dorothy Liebes with a talk about her fashions and connection to Hollywood given by Los Angeles design historian Leigh Wishner. At Craft in America Center, from $10.
Textile Art Talk & Trunk Show with Judy Frater
Join Textile Arts LA for a Textile Art Talk and Trunk Show with Judy Frater in the garden, co-hosted by Hilary Hahn.
• Learn about Sustainability: The Role of Education for Artisans
• Enjoy a pop-up of textile treasures designed & created by the Artisan Designers of Kutch
Artful Loose Fitting Jacket Workshop
In this 1 day workshop Suzi will show you how to create a loose fitting draped jacket from your favorite ethnic or other special textile.
Lea Feinstein: PAGES
PAGES, a solo exhibition of new works by Lea Feinstein opens on March 19th at Keystone Artspace.
ONLINE || TEXTILE SLAM
The last Slam! of the season will feature 6 recent graduates of fashion and design programs from around Los Angeles. Their work is eclectic, diverse and creative.
Nari Ward: Say Can You See
Members Only, and limited to 10 people: Another summer field trip. Let’s take a look at the work of Nari Ward.
Aila Schmellz: Sewn Constructions
Members Only: a private walk through of Alia Schmellz’s work, hosted by Edward Cella.
ONLINE || TEXTILE SLAM!
Members, artists, designers, architects, educators, and all-around neat thinkers to talk about their work, ideas that interest them, or projects they are exploring.
Ann B. Coddington Studio Tour
Join us for a lunch time walkabout and talkabout through the studio of artist and educator Ann B. Coddington.
ONLINE || TEXTILE SLAM!
Members, artists, designers, architects, educators, and all-around neat thinkers to talk about their work, ideas that interest them, or projects they are exploring.
Ruth Souza Studio Tour
Join us for a lunch time walkabout and talkabout through the studio of artist, gleaner, mender Ruth Katzenstein Souza.
ONLINE || TEXTILE SLAM!
Members, artists, designers, architects, educators, and all-around neat thinkers will talk about their work, ideas that interest them, or projects they are exploring. We’ll host this on Zoom. Info to join will be sent to all RSVPs.
Please note time is Pacific.
POSTPONED || Members Only: Special Event with The Fowler Museum
We’ve been working on a special opportunity with The Fowler Museum at UCLA. Stayed tuned for details!
SOLD OUT || MEMBERS ONLY: The Medea Insurrection: Radical Women Artists Behind the Iron Curtain
MEMBERS! Join us for this special walk through of the exhibit with Chief Curator and Director of Programming Joes Segal, Space limited.
MEMBERS ONLY: PRIVATE TOUR OF THREAD AT LONG BEACH MUSEUM OF ART
MEMBERS ONLY: Please join us at this last opportunity to see thread before it closes.
SOLD OUT + DATE CHANGE LA MILLS TOUR
Join us for a private peek at one of LA’s working jacquard mills. THIS TOUR IS SOLD OUT AND WE’VE HAD A DATE CHANGE TO FRI FEB 15th. WAITLIST OPEN.