Collage artwork created with hand-painted fabric, fibers, and embroidery thread! A variety of techniques of hand-painted and printed fabric will be explored to integrate into your work. 

Participants will be introduced to needles, thread, and a variety of embroidery stitches to use as mark-making to embellish their fabric collage designs. Participants are encouraged to bring some fabric, thread, yarn, buttons, ephemera, and a pair of sharp scissors.

This class is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels, and all materials are included.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those that qualify.

Just in time for that most famous dinner! Grab an artichoke or maybe an onion or two. Teaching artist Candace Winter has opened the fridge and filled a basket of veggies…to print with!

Vegetable printing is an incredibly fun and rewarding way to create art. Practice printing and making designs and then choose what you like to go on a set of 4 napkins or 2 tea towels. You will be amazed at how wonderful they look. They make a fantastic hostess gift, or keep them for yourself! Napkins and tea towels are provided; please indicate when enrolling if you would prefer to make a set of napkins or tea towels.

Each Creative Happy Hour features a professional teaching artist leading a project, drinks (wine and non-alcoholic), and a chance to be creative in a special place. When possible, our galleries will be open during this event, so you also have the opportunity to take in the latest exhibition. No previous art experience is needed, just the desire to relax and have fun!

This workshop is only for individuals 21 years of age and older.

Two sessions available

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those that qualify.

Visible Mending celebrates resourcefulness and sustainability by showcasing hand stitching rather than hiding it. This workshop will highlight the act of mending with Sashiko Japanese Embroidery. With humble beginnings in rural Japan, Sashiko’s running stitch insulated work garments for warmth and longevity. Moving into contemporary times around the globe, the bold, geometric beauty of Sashiko continues to both strengthen and decorate fabrics.

Students will learn how to patch and repair a rip or hole, reinforce a worn area, and prepare their distressed textile in order to draw a Sashiko pattern of their choice. Participants will employ the “small stabs” Sashiko stitching technique to repair or embellish their project!

Bring in one or two garments to assess for mending or decorating. Ideally, areas to repair will be no larger than four inches. Denim looks amazing with Sashiko stitching. Medium-weight, woven cotton fabrics also work well; such as cotton or linen shirts, pants, cotton dresses.

This workshop is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels, and all materials are included, including Sashiko needles, a skein of thread, sustainably sourced patches, and take-home pattern instructions. All skill levels are welcome, from novice to veteran hand stitchers! 

Please be sure to wear your good reading glasses.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those that qualify.