Events & Workshops
Rug Making with Cynthia Yadira Gonzalez
Saturday, August 8th from 12pm to 2:30pm
Learn techniques to create your own rug with exhibiting artist Cynthia Yadira Gonzalez! No artistic experience required to enjoy this workshop.
Cynthia Yadira Gonzalez (they/them) is a Mexican-American artist who has been painting since 2003 and sculpting since 2009. Their work is vibrant in color and incorporates found objects and non-traditional mediums, such as felt and caulking, to create eccentric and unusual objects.
$60 per person (all materials provided)
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Analog Days
Saturday, August 8th from 3pm—5pm
*This month has been changed to the second Saturday—see you there!
Activities change monthly!
FREE with admission
Slow Stitch Gathering with the Unplugged Collective
Saturday, August 22nd, from 1pm to 3pm
What if, instead of replacing something worn, we slowed down and gave it a little care?
Join The Unplugged Collective for a beginner-friendly Slow Stitch Gathering at the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles. Facilitated by Gosia Rybka, this relaxed, hands-on afternoon will introduce simple mending skills including hand stitching, patchwork, sewing on buttons, and basic repair techniques. Bring a favorite sweater, worn jeans, a jacket with a missing button, or another well-loved item that could use a little care. As we stitch, we’ll slow down, share stories, and explore what it means to repair rather than replace. No experience necessary. Just bring something worth mending.
FREE WITH $10 ADMISSION
If the admission fee is a barrier, please contact jenna@theunpluggedcollective.org.
Material Futures: Exploring Algae-Based Bioplastics
Saturday, August 29th, from 10am to 2pm
Together, we’ll explore the fascinating world of algae-based bioplastics, and discover how they can be used as expressive mediums for design, art, and storytelling. Through a live demonstration, participants will learn a specific recipe for creating their own bioplastic, gaining insight into the material’s unique properties, drying process, and creative potential through additives.
During the hands-on session, each participant will cast and shape their own bioplastic samples while experimenting with color, texture, layering, and embedded materials. We’ll discuss different applications and encourage participants to imagine how these materials might be incorporated into future objects, installations, or personal creative practices. No prior experience is needed-- just curiosity and a willingness to experiment.
$130 per person
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Estate Planning Workshop with Caplan Wilkinson
Saturday, August 29th, from 10am to 11am
Join us for a free of cost Estate Planning Workshop with Caplan Wilkinson at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles! Benefit from easy to understand, practical guidance from estate planning professionals, learn how to create and update a trust, and begin implementing key steps to protect your family and finances for peace of mind.
FREE ADMISSION
Quarterly Yoga at the Museum with Sarah Wilhelm
Sunday, November 8th, 2026 from 10am to 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
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
