Events & Workshops
Meet the Board Open House
Saturday, October 31st, from 10am to 12pm
This free event is an opportunity for you to meet the Museum's board of directors! Boichik Bagels provided!
Vivacious Vessels: Fiber Wrapped Coil Baskets with Vicki Assegued
Sunday, November 1st, from 11am to 4pm
You'll wrap beautiful fabric strips around a fiber core, and then use yarns and strings to secure and coil it all into an elaborate basket, creating any shape that you choose. To decorate your vessel, you'll learn to make additional fiber parts, cordage, embellishments, handles, and anything that excites your aesthetic sensibilities. No art or basket-making experience is necessary and all levels are most welcome.
$130 per person (all materials provided)
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Analog Day: Soft Sculptures with Zoey Mubiru
Saturday, November 7th, from 2pm - 5pm
Join Soft Structures exhibiting artist Zoey Mubiru for a hands-on workshop exploring the process of creating hand-sewn pillows with ruffles! You will learn the fundamentals of hand-sewing, create your own ruffles, and develop the skills needed to design and produce future soft sculptures. No prior sewing skill required and all materials will be provided. If you would like to bring your own fabric, you will need 2 pieces of fabric size 5"x7" and 2 pieces of 2"x 24" fabric strips. Bagels provided by Boichik Bagels.
Ticket covers Museum admission
How to Read and Prep a Quilt Pattern with Dionne Clabaugh
Saturday, November 7th, from 10am to 1pm
Learn how to read and prepare a quilt pattern with our expert sewist Dionne Clabaugh! In this workshop, you will learn the elements of quilt patterns, relevant sewing terminology, the importance of fabric choices, and much more. Create a foundation of knowledge for your next quilting project whether you're an experienced quilter or just beginning.
Please bring your sewing machine to this workshop.
$100 per person
REGISTRATION REQUIRED — Limited enrollment. Register to secure a spot.
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
How to Read and Prep a Garment Pattern with Dionne Clabaugh
Saturday, November 14th, from 10am to 1pm
Learn how to read and prepare a garment pattern with our expert sewist Dionne Clabaugh! In this workshop, you will learn the elements of garment patterns, relevant sewing terminology, the importance of pattern choices, and much more. Create a foundation of knowledge for your next garment project whether you're an experience sewist or just beginning!
Please bring your sewing machine to this workshop.
$100 per person
REGISTRATION REQUIRED — Limited enrollment. Register to secure a spot.
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
Cross-Stitch Journal with Antonia Lara Sanchez
Rescheduled! New Date TBD— Coming Soon
Join Antonia Lara Sanchez (PiscolaMami) to create your own unique cross-stitched journal! Learn how to create a one-of-a-kind journal decoration in this cross-stitch workshop.
$50 per person (all materials provided)
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
