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Special Topics in Weaving: Materiality, the Tactile Experience
Experiment and explore woven design concepts. with Cameron Taylor-Brown on Schacht Wolf Pup floor looms in a fully equipped textile studio - with an abundance of beautiful yarn choices.
FOUNDATIONS OF WEAVING
Weaving on a handloom is joyful, grounding, and contemplative—an ideal antidote to the hustle of our modern lives. If you’re seeking a way to reconnect with your inner self and slow down, this gentle and inspiring workshop led by Kate Kilmurray is the perfect place to begin.
ArtNight at the Gamble House
Roam the halls of the Gamble House and find inspiration in our current exhibition, From Strand to Sculpture: Contemporary Japanese Basketry, before creating your own woven work of art.
Papermaking Workshop: From Plants to Paper
In this 3-session workshop at the Huntington, explore the history of papermaking and make your own paper, guided by TALA member Jenna Bonistalli.
Basket Weaving Workshop
Create coiled baskets with cord and fabric with teaching artist Kelly Dennis Villalba
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.
Screen Printing
Join Nova Community Arts, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit art studio, on a walking tour of The Huntington’s collections and learn screen-printing techniques.
Sashiko Coasters - An Intro to Sashiko Stitching
Join BORO BORO for an introduction to the basics of sashiko stitching by making your own hand stitched sashiko coaster set!
Patchwork Mending with Vintage Japanese Fabrics
Come learn about patchwork and visible mending techniques using vintage Japanese textiles provided by BORO BORO!
Orphan Quilt Block Tote Bag
Do you have a part of an unfinished quilt that you wish could be turned into something cute??
Let us help you turn your orphan quilt block into a cute and functional tote bag!
Block Printing Inspired by Mid-century Modern Designers
This hands-on workshop with Los Angeles textile artist Carrie Burckle invites you to explore the art of block printing on cloth
Silk Painting with Beth Abaravich
Guided by TALA member Beth Abaravich, students will create one-of-a-kind art on silk scarves using aqua-based resist and silk acid dyes. Have fun exploring design while creating a unique accessory that you can wear or give to someone special!
Elements of Weaving: Texture
Explore tactile possibilities with a variety of fibers, yarns and weave structures. Create several textures and weave your favorites in a scarf, table runner, or wall hanging.
Sculptural Basketry Workshop
Join TALA member Carol Shaw-Sutton in Ojai for a 2-day sculptural basketry workshop focusing on coiling and twining.
Pattern Keepers: Batchelder Nature In Relief
Join the third of a series of events hosted by @_shagho of Folk Lounge, exploring Ernest Batchelder's ornamental legacy through nature's hidden patterns.
Finger Knit Dumpling Bag
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a cozy, creative workshop led by artist Nancy “Nensh” Lee! In this hands-on session, you’ll learn to finger knit your own dumpling-shaped bag using jumbo yarn.
Explicit Embroidery
Valentines Day around the corner and you wanna take time to celebrate love with your friends instead??? Come on over to StitchSpace LA’s special “Galentines Day” Explicit Embroidery and make something silly and/or angsty in the name of love.
Felt Loom Collage
Join textile artist Emily Silver for an immersive one day workshop exploring the art of collage through innovative needle-felting techniques.
Screen Printing on Cloth
Learn the basics of screen printing on bandanas with Carrie Burckle!
Intro to Quilt-Making
In this course, artist Malavika Rao invites students into the slow and thoughtful practice of quilting. During four Sundays, students will explore patchwork, appliqué, and surface design.
Surface and Substance: Modern Tufting
A unique 4-week course that dives into material sourcing and processing, hand and machine tufting techniques and additional processes specific to textile artists Liv Aanrud and Svetlana Shigroff such as painterly techniques and alternative material use.
RADICAL EMBROIDERY with Victoria May
Join renowned artist Victoria May in an embroidery workshop at Stitch Salon LA.
Creative Perspectives with Ferne Jacobs
This small group workshop with Ferne Jacobs will be for anyone who has taken beginning fiber techniques previously. This session will focus on color use.
Intermediate Weaving: Intro to Overshot
Learn the principles of overshot and weave your own geometric overshot fabric with Emily Graham in this 2-day workshop!
Loom Weaving
Kick off the new year and join teaching artist Connie Rohman for learning to weave on a frame loom. In this 4 - week class, participants will explore the art of loom weaving to learn new, foundational techniques to create your own original woven artworks.
Patchwork Mending with Vintage Japanese Fabrics
Come learn about patchwork and visible mending techniques using vintage Japanese textiles provided by BORO BORO!
Intro to Sculptural Basketry
Join artist Rose Tsang in a two day workshop on beginning sculptural basketry.
Intro to Weaving
In this two-day course with Emily Graham, you will weave a twill sampler on a four-shaft floor loom and experiment with color and pattern!
Pattern Keepers: Batchelder Nature In Relief
Join Pasadena Heritage for a series of events hosted by Folk Lounge artist and community facilitator, exploring Ernest Batchelder's ornamental legacy through nature's hidden patterns.