Join TALA member Dellis Frank as we create fabric appliqué banners inspired by the vibrant, whimsical, and playful designs of midcentury designers Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman seen in Material Curiosity by Design at Craft Contemporary.

In this workshop with Diego Borgsdorf, participants will learn to make traditional Chilean "arpilleras," a form of image-based quilted collage and embroidery invented by Chilean artists in the 1970s

Learn how to knit a fun and functional bag using giant yarns, customizing with decorative elements and charms. First timers or returning participants will practice finger knitting techniques with expert guidance by fiber artist Nancy Lee

Create your own collagraph shape prints inspired by Evelyn Ackerman’s mid-century modern designs. Let’s celebrate her stunning use of color, geometric and biomorphic shapes in the galleries and make a mark of our own in the workshop.

Join TALA member Eliza Day-Green in a workshop bringing the past to life!
Do you love vintage photographs? Have you wondered how you could incorporate them into your art practice? In this weekend workshop you will learn all the steps to create a unique piece of artwork.

This class has been postponed and will be rescheduled in the coming months.

Punch Needle Rug Hooking is a meditative, addictive practice. We’re pleased to offer this opportunity to co-host her workshop. Tickets will be available through her Eventbrite channel, link via the “View Event” button below.

We will be postponing this event, in the vein of “non-essential” community gatherings. We will all be more productive and focused, we think, if we wait until our public health crisis has abated.

Note time change to the afternoon! We’re partnering with So Cal Fibershed for a hands-on spinning local wool into handspun yarn. Join us!

Ideal for artists looking to understand the science and the art of natural dyeing, Nurturing Your Natural Dye Practice is the first of a four-part series offered in conjunction with the Southern California Fibershed.

We are accepting a short waitlist. Artist Polly Giacchina is known for her three-dimensional wall hangings and vessels. In this one-day workshop she’ll share techniques and inspiration to create your own dimensional weavings.

Acclaimed artist Ferne Jacobs will be joining us again to teach coiling techniques. Class size limited to 8 students. New and returning students welcome.

Please join us for an immersive, one-day retreat in Joshua Tree this coming February.

Learn to make a beautiful and functional artist’s book with internationally recognized artist Sue Ann Robinson.

Coming this Fall, a second opportunity to work with the phenomenal Ferne Jacobs, who will now teach her twining and knotting techniques in this daylong workshop. Details in the link!

Join Carrie Burckle for an open studio session in her DTLA studio. This is a self-directed, all day session.

Artist Polly Giacchina is known for her three-dimensional wall hangings and vessels. In this one-day workshop she’ll share techniques and inspiration for knotless netting. Sign up now!

Acclaimed artist Ferne Jacobs will share coiling techniques! Enrollment open!

Offered to a small group of members who commit to three mending sessions spread over the next year: Feb 3, June 2, Nov 3. In each session we will explore mending techniques, approaches to transforming garments, piecing, patching, and slow stitching as we create a sewn book or sampler that can be added to and worked on over the year. 

Ever wondered how a sheep fleece is turned into beautiful hanks of yarn? Learn the fundamentals of processing wool with Anna Zinsmeister. Workshop on Sunday, November 11.