In this in-person workshop, students will learn many techniques and stitches to create exciting and unique mixed media weavings, on a simple loom. You'll use yarn, fabric, and various fun embellishments to create a textured, unique and lively piece. You’ll also learn to make special tassels and fringe to add on to the body and edges of your weaving. No weaving or art experience is necessary to take this workshop, or to make fabulous pieces of art. Perfect for beginning through advanced artists. All supplies and materials will be provided, but feel welcome to bring any fiber you may like to use in your piece.

This is an all-day workshop; there will be a recess for lunch but students who may want to work through recess are encouraged to bring a packed lunch. There are restaurants within a short walking distance of the Museum to purchase lunch otherwise.

Learn about Vicki Assegued here.

Are you a San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles Member? Use code: MEMBER10 for 10% off all workshop registration fees.

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.

Learn about Sara Eberhart here.

Are you a San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles Member? Use code: MEMBER10 for 10% off all workshop registration fees.

A tessellation is a shape or tile that repeats to create a continuous pattern. They can be as simple as a square kitchen tile or as complex as M.C. Escher's art.

In this workshop, you’ll learn a super simple method to create your own "tiles" using transparent acrylic blocks and craft foam. Then, you’ll learn about the four key elements to create repeating patterns and will explore the infinite ways you can use them to quickly prototype your own designs.

I’ll guide you through a series of prompts and exercises, then we’ll have free time to create and share. Our final project will be a set of greeting cards with your favorite self-created designs. We’ll be working with paper and ink pads, but we’ll discuss how the patterns you create can be carried forward to a variety of mediums. You’ll leave with several stamps of your own design, a stack of printed patterns on paper, your gorgeous original cards, and a wealth of ideas for your next project.

All supplies and materials included.

Learn about Ally Kraus here.

Are you a San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles Member? Use code: MEMBER10 for 10% off all workshop registration fees.

**Please note this is a multi-session course held over the span of three weeks on Thursdays June 13th, 20th, and 27th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.**

In this in-person workshop, you will learn to sew on your sewing machine in three sessions, all the while discussing tips and techniques to ensure you begin a successful sewing practice. Click here to register and view available class dates, a supplies list, and a course overview.

Are you a San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles Member? Use code: MEMBER10 for 10% off all workshop registration fees.

Create wonderful, textural and unique fiber art baskets!! 

In this in-person workshop students will wrap an array of fabric, fancy yarns and colorful strings around a cotton core, and then create any shape of basket desired, including handles or other extending shapes. We'll decorate the basket with tassels and other fiber-made ornamentation. No weaving or art experience is necessary to take this workshop, or to make fabulous baskets. Perfect for beginning through advanced artists. All supplies and materials will be provided, and you're very welcome to bring any fiber (clothing, fabric, yarn, etc.) you may like to use in your piece.

This is an all-day workshop; there will be a recess for lunch but students who may want to work through recess are encouraged to bring a packed lunch. There are restaurants within a short walking distance of the Museum to purchase lunch otherwise.

Learn about Vicki Assegued here.

Are you an San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles Member? Use Code: MEMBER10 to receive 10% off all workshop registration fees.

In this in-person workshop, students will learn embroidery techniques to create a Jane Austen Inspired Regency Period embroidery pattern. Jill will offer pattern support and guidance as needed and share knowledge about this traditional craft. No experience required, Makers of all Experience levels are welcome. All supplies will be provided.

Are you an San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles Member? Use Code: MEMBER10 to receive 10% off all workshop registration fees.

In this in-person workshop, students will learn the techniques necessary to make Tiffany's "Toadstool Serenade" embroidery pattern. Tiffany will teach introductory embroidery techniques, provide contemporary patterns, and offer guidance as needed. All materials and tools will be provided. Makers of all experience levels welcome.

Are you a San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles Member? Use code: MEMBER10 for 10% off all workshop registration fees.

Composing in a limited space has many creative advantages for experienced as well as new art-makers. As an invitation to play with materials on hand (no shopping!), we can amaze ourselves with stuff we might otherwise toss. Working on a small scale can help break through creative blocks and stimulate new ideas to experiment with, all without performance-anxiety or a major investment of time and money.  One mini-fiber art piece (textile card) can be the beginning of a series or a way to recycle/reuse/repurpose a stash. Each participant will go home with 1-2 cards that can be finished in class or further elaborated at home. We will cut, fold, layer, arrange, glue, stitch, mark, embellish, and more to complete the composition.

Learn about Mirka Knaster here.

Are you a San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles Member? Use code: MEMBER10 for 10% off all workshop registration fees.