Events & Workshops
Scandinavian Fabric Star Ornament with Leila Ghasempor
Saturday, November 21st, from 1pm to 3pm
Bring a friend and spend a relaxing afternoon at the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles crafting your own Scandinavian Fabric Star Ornament. Learn elegant, beautiful folding techniques in a calm, supportive environment; No previous experience is required. All materials are provided by the artist. You will leave the workshop with a unique handmade star ornament to enjoy during the holiday season or to give as a thoughtful gift to someone you love.
$65 per person (all materials provided)
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ultra Textural Weaving on a Unique Substrate with Vicki Assegued
Sunday, December 6th, from 11am to 4pm
Learn many techniques for weaving, knotting, wrapping, tying, sewing, coiling and twisting of fiber materials to build your dynamic and stunning piece to hang on the wall. The surprising and versatile foundation for the process is plastic fencing, which opens the creative journey into much more than weaving. You’ll create a delightful variety of parts to add onto your piece and you'll also make fringe and tassels to add texture and delight. No art or weaving experience is necessary, and all levels are most welcome.
$130 per person (all materials provided)
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Fabric Butterfly Workshop with Leila Ghasempor
Sunday, December 13th, from 1pm to 3pm
This three-hour hands-on workshop invites participants to transform colorful textile scraps into charming fabric butterflies using creative folding, layering, and simple sewing techniques. Each butterfly can be turned into a beautiful wearable or decorative piece—attached to a hairpin or brooch, or used to embellish clothing, hats, bags, and other accessories.
$65 per person (all materials provided)
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Fabric Image Transfer with Zoey Mubiru
Rescheduled! New Date TBD — Coming Soon
Join Soft Structures' exhibiting artist Zoey Mubiru as she walks you through her fabric image transfer process. In this workshop, you will learn techniques on how to use a printed image to transfer onto a fabric surface using a transfer medium solution and see how this process can be utilized for different projects. All materials will be provided.
$40 per person (all materials provided)
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
