Victoria May will teach you how to use the modular folded structure of the Leporello format to create an accordion book with layers, windows, and pop-ups.

Craft Contemporary exhibiting artist Ahree Lee leads an inventive workshop combining electronic circuits and weaving! Participants will craft a woven circuit using traditional weaving techniques with conductive thread and LEDs to create an e-textile. No prior experience with either weaving or electronics is required. 

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.

Learn the techniques of this ancient craft with Andi Baehne-Meyer and weave your own one of a kind basket! Bring your imagination and enjoy the process of turning natural pine needles into a stunning handmade creation.

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!

Join Slow Fashion Stylist Isa Spies and Sustainable Designer Kenzie Curran for an afternoon of guided personal styling and hands-on mending.

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.  

Come learn about patchwork and visible mending techniques using vintage Japanese textiles provided by BORO BORO!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.  

Learn to make whimsical ornaments that bring you joy!!

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!

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Come learn about patchwork and visible mending techniques using vintage Japanese textiles provided by BORO BORO! This workshop will provide a brief intro to the history of Japanese mending and various stitching styles and techniques used for visible mending.