The San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles invites Pivotal scholars and coaches to attend a FREE macrame workshop on Saturday, May 4. Learn how to make a basic macrame plant holder. No experience necessary; all materials will be provided. Reservation required.
Explore this alternative photography process which uses UV rays to print objects onto surfaces treated with iron salts. Bring a friend and spend an afternoon using flowers and plants to create striking blue patterns on fabric, paper and a reusable cotton tote bag. You will learn how to mix and paint the chemicals, wet and dry techniques, and leave with a functional piece of art. All materials provided. You are welcome to bring your own pressed or fresh flowers or leaves if desired.
A tessellation is a shape or tile that repeats to create a continuous pattern. They can be as simple as a square tile or as complex as M.C. Escher's art, and are often a central component to quilt designs. Learn how to create your own "tiles" with DIY stamps and explore the infinite ways you can use them to create your own patterns. You'll leave with several stamps of your own design, a stack of printed patterns on paper, and a wealth of ideas for your next project. All materials provided.
In this in-person workshop, we’ll use plastic fencing material as the foundation for our super textural weaving. The fencing offers many options for creating fabulous effects, both with the bottom fringe and with the whole body of the piece, allowing for interesting and dynamic outcomes. We’ll use knotting, wrapping, tying, sewing, coiling and twisting of our materials to build our exciting and stunning pieces to hang on the wall. No weaving experience is necessary, and all levels are most welcome. This is a great project for incorporating all kinds of pieces and parts you may already have on hand, such as fabric scraps, jewelry parts, shells, beads, unfinished project parts, yarn, and other embellishments. The instructor will provide all of these materials, if you don't have any or bring any.
Explore this alternative photography process which uses UV rays to print objects onto surfaces treated with iron salts. Bring a friend and spend an afternoon using flowers and plants to create striking blue patterns on fabric, paper and a reusable cotton tote bag. You will learn how to mix and paint the chemicals, wet and dry techniques, and leave with a functional piece of art. All materials provided. You are welcome to bring your own pressed or fresh flowers or leaves if desired.
Tote bags are just as versatile to make as they are to use! In this in-person workshop, students will learn how to make a fully lined tote bag using sourced and repurposed fabrics. Students will learn how to make a basic tote, and discuss how to modify the bag to better suit various uses and foster creativity. Students will each receive a zine instruction booklet of the sewing pattern they will make in class, with additional instructions on how to make suggested modifications for future bags. No experience required. Materials provided.
In this in-person workshop we will learn the basics of felting and the different types of materials and tools used. We will create a few different succulents, a felted pot and then arrange them! You will leave the class with your felted creation and skills to keep felting. Felting kits will be available to purchase at the event if you wish!
Join us to DIY a trailblazing woman of your choice using our donated fabrics, yarn, thread, etc. Materials will be provided. Registration required.
Members: $40, Non-Members: $45
Celebrate National Embroidery Month! Tiffany Tzeng will lead an in-person embroidery workshop.
About the Artist: Tiffany "Tiff" Tzeng is a modern textile artist and instructor based in San Jose, stitching since 2018. As a self-taught artist, Tiff loves to experiment with color, texture, and multimedia and is inspired by eccentric subjects. While she specializes in embroidery, Tiff explores the limits of fiber and hopes to make needlework accessible to a new generation of stitchers through her workshops and craft kits.
FREE
Join us to create and design a heart using our beautiful donated fiber.Materials will be provided. Registration required.
Join us in-person for our second Holiday Activity of 2023. We will be making upcycled ornaments. This activity is FREE. We encourage you to join us for some festive making!
In this in-person workshop learn to create a truly unique and stunning art piece for the wall, with multiple layers and textures of fabric. Students will learn many techniques for creating a base, covered with beautiful overlays of fabric, surrounded by shapes that extend outward, giving the piece added shape, dimension and excitement. No sewing involved, no art experience necessary, and plenty of demonstrations, both technical and aesthetic.
Join us in-person for our first Holiday Activity of 2023. We will be making felt cornucopias. This activity is FREE. We encourage you to join us for some holiday fun.
In this in-person workshop explore a flexible sturdy open weave technique in colorful cane. It is amazing how strong a hexagonal plaited structure is. Two projects to be completed in class: a tablet or mobile phone rest and a small hanging basket. The hexagonal structure can be manipulated into many shapes and over woven in materials of your choice to create stunning sculptures. Enjoy seeing how others have employed hex weave. Open your mind to working sculpturally or just create some useful gift items.
In this in-person workshop, we will explore the map of the stars under which we were born. Each participant will choose to embroider the constellation of either their sun, moon, or rising signs (or that of another person if planning to make it a gift). This workshop is designed for all levels, so beginners will approach this project as a sampler and learn the essential, foundational embroidery stitches; intermediate and advanced participants can incorporate more complex stitches, or opt to embroider their entire Birth Chart. The resulting piece can be incorporated into a pillow, quilt, jacket, or framed.
Get a free copy of your astrological birth chart on https://chart.chaninicholas.com/
You will need to input your birth date, time of birth, and location of birth - and select the default “Whole Sign'' house system. Have a screenshot of your birth chart saved to your phone for the class
