HOURS:
Thursday & Friday | 1 pm to 5 pm
Saturday & Sunday | 11 am to 5 pm
On View at the Museum:
The Woven Pixel
Open Thursday, January 29th, 2026 through Sunday, May 10th, 2026.
Upcoming Events & Workshops
Threads of Thought: Ryan Carrington
Thursday, February 26th, 2026 at 6pm
"I grew up in a family that values labor, hard work, and creating with one’s hands. At the heart of all of my pieces lies a quiet homage to the modern-day craftsman and tradesman. My work bridges issues of labor, class, work ethic and economics with my personal and family history. Within my studio practice I delve deep into processes that parallel the monotony and tedium that laborers endure.
Through my art, I shed light on a corner of our society with a rich history of craftsmanship, process, and precision. By nurturing a fresh fascination of tools and materials, I provoke consideration for how we value each other in our ever-changing community. "
- Ryan Carrington
Join us to hear more about Carrington’s exceptional work!
$20 per person
Vivacious Vessels: Fiber Wrapped Coil Baskets with Vicki Assegued
March 1st, 2026
Wrap beautiful fabric strips around a rope core, and use fancy yarns and strings to secure and coil it all into an elaborate basket, creating any shape that you choose. We'll decorate the piece with embellishments, handles, or anything that excites your aesthetic sensibilities. No art or basket-making experience is necessary and all levels are most welcome. Perfect for beginning through advanced artists.
All materials will be supplied, including a large and wonderful selection of fabrics, yarns, rope, clips, and basket-making needles. Please bring fabric scissors if you have them, and household scissors if not. Optionally, you're most welcome to bring fabric, yarn, lace, trim, string, buttons, beads and other fibers and embellishments.
$130 ($25 materials fee included)
Threads of Thought: Rachel Clark
Saturday, March 7th, 2026 at 2pm
Coats, Coats, and More
When I began doing almost exclusively coats about 15 years ago, I had only planned to do them for a year. “The Year of the Coat.” I found that I enjoyed making coats. Short Coats, Long Coats, Boxy Coats, Vintage Coats, Flare Coats, A-Line Coats, and Swing Coats. I love them all. It is a larger canvas; you get to tell a fuller story and use more fabrics.
I would describe my style as very eclectic; I love colors, like ethnic, and combining and mixing them. I am drawn to creating wearable art because it allows me to play with all sorts of ideas, and it will enable me to use my voice to express or explore ideas and tell stories.
Join us for a stunning display of Clark’s coats with a lecture about her process and more!
$20 per person
Yoga at the Museum with Sarah Wilhelm
March 8th, April 12th, & May 10th, 2026 10-11am
Join us for a rejuvenating and peaceful morning of yoga at the Museum! Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a beginner, Sarah Wilhelm will guide you through a series of gentle poses and mindfulness practices, all within the inspiring environment of our Museum. All ages and levels welcome, we can't wait to see you!
$18 per person
Textile Cards with Mirka Knaster
Saturday, March 14th, 2026 from 10am to 1pm
There is no need to toss textile stuff into the landfill. Using a variety of fabrics, yarns, threads, papers, embellishments (beads, feathers, etc.), and whatever else is at hand, we will create abstract compositions to fit inside Strathmore photo frame cards (5”x7”). They can be used as unique cards for special occasions or inserted into inexpensive frames to become personal gifts of original art.
$95 (all materials included)
Shop the Museum Gift Store
Come visit the Textiles Museum Gift Shop! Discover artisan-made accessories, unique home décor, vibrant scarves, handcrafted jewelry, and one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by textile traditions from around the world. Every purchase supports the museum’s exhibitions, programs, and artists. Shop local and shop meaningful!
Get to Know the Director on Content Magazine
#141 Kris Jensen - Director of the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
"Kris Jensen, Director of the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, has woven together a range of experiences in taking the helm of one of the Bay Area’s most niche and quietly radical museums. Born and raised in San Jose, Jensen grew up in a family of artists, but came in contact with the realities of food insecurity and housing instability after his mother passed away when he was still very young. Jensen’s father, a folk artist and interior designer, was accepting of all lifestyles at a time when that was uncommon, and frequently had friends from various communities at his house. That early exposure to diverse relationships and identities was part of what helped shape Kris’s understanding of social justice from a young age....Continue Reading on Content.
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Only with the support of our community are we able to preserve, celebrate, and promote knowledge about quilts and textiles, their creation, their beauty, and their relationship to human culture and expression. The Museum thanks everyone who has supported through the years, and with your continued support, we may provide community enrichment for many years to come.
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The mission of the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles is to preserve, celebrate, and promote knowledge about quilts and textiles, their creation, their beauty, and their relationship to human culture and expression.
