PenWAG

June 8: Meeting Cancelled
2019-06-08 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
Unfortunately, the City of Campbell has coopted all of the Community Center for a special event.10 AM- 12:30pm
Meetings will resume in July.

Meeting and Challenge Reveal plus Potluck and Sew Giving
2019-07-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
This is an opportunity for PenWAG members to relax, share excellent food, see the latest challenge designs, and other show-and-tell items. After all that, PenWAG members create items for our favorite charity, Next Door Solutions To Domestic Violence, by creating personal care kits, vests, pajamas, and bags that the clients – who frequently leave home without anything more than the clothes on their backs – can use.

Meeting and Lecture: Ping Wu -- Mind Of The Designer – Beyond Visual Design
2019-08-10 10:00 - 12:30 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
One of the designers from Project Runway, Ping Wu, sees other people as being better in any of the fields that she has worked in. She thinks differently than most and has intrigued people’s curiosity. How did she do it? Where did she come from? Why did she design the way she did? Where is she heading to? She will answer these questions and more, share personal stories, share how her experiences shaped her design view and influenced her designs, plus share her view on designing beyond the visible.

Roosevelt Room Q-80 Free for members; $5 guests at door

Ping Wu Workshop: Project Challenge
2019-08-10 13:30 - 17:00 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
Workshop: Project Challenge

Participants are encouraged to bring something meaningful they created without following someone else’s design or recipe with no limitation on the form. Participants will receive feedback on the items brought, so participants can see different ways of thinking and creating. It promises to be an intimate learning experience.

Multipurpose Room – C-35

1:30 to 5:00 PM 3.5 hour workshop, No Kit Fee

Class size: 25 students

$55 members, $70 guests

Supply List:

The articles on which you want feedback (see description above)Note taking supplies

Meeting and Lecture: Wayne Wichern -- Sculptural and Forms, Hat Blocks and Hats
2019-09-14 10:00 - 12:30 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
Lecture:: Sculptural and Forms Hat Blocks and Hats
A piece of felt or straw, a cloud of steam, and a wooden hat block are the essential ingredients for the making of a hand blocked hat. Join millinery designer Wayne Wichern for a slide presentation and conversation on the creation of his exquisite hats. Behind each elegant hat is the shaping tool known as a hat block. The hat block is made for the millinery trade by a skilled woodcraft artisan, and while the hat block is for practical use in the studio, it is itself an amazing artistic achievement.

Roosevelt Room Q-80 Free for members; $5 guests at door

Wayne Wichern Workshop: A Fine Felt Hat
2019-09-14 13:30 - 17:30 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
Workshop: A Fine Felt Hat
Trim and embellish a stylish felt hat for the fall season. Wayne offers a collection of pre-blocked hat shapes and colors online prior to the workshop. Choose a shape and felt color, and Wayne will have it ready for trimming. Bring your flair for style and treasures from your stash to complete your hat.
Multipurpose Room – C-35
1:30 to 5:30 PM 3.5 hour workshop, Kit Fee $45
Class size: 25 students
$55 members, $70 guests
Supply List:

Personal sewing kit
Variety of fabrics (yard cuts will do): duping (dupioni?) silk, taffeta, and soft velvets work best.
Millinery flowers
Velvet leaves
Buttons
Buckles
Brooches
Beaded and sequin motifs

Meeting and Lecture: Lynda Maynard -- Underneath The Red Carpet Gown
2019-10-05 10:00 - 12:30 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
Lecture: Underneath The Red Carpet Gown

Have you ever wanted to look closely at a red carpet gown and study the inside as well? Christian Lacroix once said that a beautifully crafted gown provokes thought, emotion, and desire. How is this achieved? The designer applies down-to-earth, time-tested and traditional sewing techniques with painstaking attention to detail. We explore how shape is created, the subtle and no-so-subtle approaches used to craft show-stopping gowns that enhance the wearer. We focus on the engineering and inner structure required to be compatible with the architecture of movement. Always remember that the woman should wear the gown rather than the gown wearing the woman!

Roosevelt Room – Q-80 Free for members; $5 guests at door

Lynda Maynard Workshop: Lingerie Techniques
2019-10-05 13:30 - 17:30 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
Sewing lingerie is fun and easy with a few basic skills. We start with a panty and learn a few methods of applying elastic. We will also experiment with lace application techniques and edge finishes.

Adult Center Meeting Room (M-50)
1:30 to 5:30 PM 3.5 hour workshop, No kit Fee
Class size: 22 students
$55 members, $70 guests

Meeting and Lecture: Textile Journeys with Joan McBain and Judi Seip
2019-11-09 10:00 - 12:30 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
Lecture: 1: Inspiration and Textiles For Your Wearable Art Creations… Joan McBain
A vicarious trip to Alabama Chanin’s School of Making with Joan.. She will share her visit to the creative hand-sewing studio that is known for: “Thoughtful design. Responsible production. Good business. Quality that lasts.”
Lecture:2: An African Textile Journey… Joan McBain and Judi Seip
Joan and Judi will share insights and experiences from their unique Spring 2019 journey through the various sewing, arts, and crafts communities of South Africa, including Isiphethu Embroidery, Basotho and Ndebele blankets, Mapula Embroidery, Shweshwe fabric, Zulu beadwork, mohair and other wonderful African textiles. This is a truly amazing opportunity to hear about their odyssey while it is still fresh in recent memory!
Roosevelt Room – Q-80 Free for members; $5 guests at door

Cancelled: Sue Hans Keys Workshop: Flower Take-Out
2019-11-09 13:30 - 17:30 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
We regret to announce the Sue Hans Keys workshop has been cancelled. All registreation fees will be refunded.Sue Hans Keys
Workshop: Flower Take-Out
Did you ever wonder what to do with all your 1 or 2 inch pieces of ribbon or those little piles of beads left over from other projects? Well never throw them out again! Learn how to make little ribbon flowers into charms and create a beautiful necklace. We will use small pieces of ribbon and beads and make several Flower Power ribbon flowers. You will receive a little handmade book with several ideas for the little ribbon flowers.
Multipurpose Room – C-35
1:30 to 5:30 PM 3.5 hour workshop Kit Fee $30
Class size: 20 students
$55 members, $70 guests

Hello Beautiful, A PenWAG Artists’ Sale
2019-11-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Santa Clara Woman’s Club at The Adobe, 3260 The Alameda, Santa Clara, CA, 95050, United States
A show and sale of one-of-a-kind wearable art clothing, jewelry, hats and other accessories.
At the Santa Clara Woman’s Club in The Adobe, 3260 The Alameda, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Free parking across the street in the University of Santa Clara Parking Garage.
For more info contact: Lona Ingraham at stevenlona@penwag.org

Meeting, Stash Extravaganza and Potluck
2019-12-14 10:00 - 14:30 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
December: Potluck and Stash Extravaganza
This is the PenWAG year-end holiday celebration. Besides sharing excellent food and company, we get to raid an amazing collection of fabrics, patterns, and other supplies that members donate from their personal stashes, and your donations at the Extravaganza help support all the non-profit activities of PenWAG (including our scholarship fund, which provides scholarships to a high school and a college student trying to gain further education in a design career.). The more you donate, the more PenWAG can do!
Roosevelt Room – Q-80 Free for members; $10 guests at door

January 11 Meeting and Program -- Holly Badgley
2020-01-11 10:00 - 12:30 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
January 11 – Holly Badgley
Program: Adventures in Asia with the Chigyo Sisters
Travel vicariously with Holly as the Chigyo sisters introduce her to all their favorite fiber haunts.

Campbell Community Center, Roosevelt Room (Q-80)
1 West Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
Free for members; $5 guests at door
Don’t miss her afternoon workshop!

January 11, 2020 Workshop: Holly Badgley
2020-01-11 13:30 - 16:00 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
January 11 – Holly Badgley
Workshop: Composition on a Ready Made Garment
Using a purchased shirt, Holly will show how to change the look and take the shirt from drab to fab. Paint, stitch, applique and more! Be prepared to let your inner child run wild.
Kit fee: $10
Materials List: your own purchased shirt
Price: $45 PenWAG members*, $65 non-members

*an active 2020 PenWAG membership is required for the discount. Purchase or renew your membership before trying to sign up for 2020 workshops!

February Workshop and Lecture: Miriam Dym
2020-02-08 00:00 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
Lecture: Pattern Play, Human Algorithms, And Block Printing

Blocking printing, an ancient method for reproducing patterns on cloth, is modular and additive. Coupled with transparent dyes that can be layered, block printing has the capacity for endless variation even with repetition. Miriam Dym will share her insights into the fabulousness of block printing with a focus on algorithms, human feedback loops, and play as work.

Roosevelt Room – Q-80 Free for members; $5 guests at door

Workshop: Block Print And Play With Patterns!
The workshop begins with a brief demonstration and instructions on printing. Printing tools will be found objects and some “official” printing blocks. Class participants will create their own prints on cloth. Using dyes prepared to print, participants can layer colors and shapes. The goal is to find out where our patterns take us, have fun, and see if making a mess gives good results.

Multipurpose Room – M-50
1:30 to 5:00 PM 3.5 hour workshop, Kit Fee $30
Class size: 20 students
$55 members, $70 guests
Supply List

Fabric, dyes, and some printing tools are provided.

Participants can bring other painting tools and fabric that you love to sew with.

Having taken other dye and print classes, this editor also suggests an apron and perhaps gloves.

February 8 2020 - Meeting and Program: Paul Gallo
2020-02-08 10:00 - 12:30 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
Program: From Marilyn Monroe to Lady Gaga
Brought back by popular demand, Paul Gallo’s presentation in 2018 left us asking for more!
In this lecture Paul will be sharing fashion and the subsequent revolution happenings from the 50s to the present. He will be highlighting the clothing, trends, designers and fashionable people whose work inspires to this day!

Paul Gallo Workshop: Learn How to Create Amazing Garments by Draping!
2020-02-08 13:30 - 16:30 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
Paul will demonstrate the art of manipulating fabric directly on the body in three dimensions. This will create the sewing pattern for what will result in a well-fitting garment. Using draping helps to resolve any design and fitting issues that might appear in a garment, prior to cutting the pattern in your fabric that you’ll use for the garment.
Kit Fee: None

Cancelled: March 14 - Meeting and Program: Suzi Click
2020-03-14 10:00 - 12:30 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
Important notice: Because of current concerns about spread of the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, the March 14 PenWAG meeting has been cancelled. We have rescheduled Suzi Click for March 2021.
If you signed up for the Click workshop, you will be refunded your workshop fee.

Cancelled: March 14 - Suzi Click Workshop: Scarf it Up!
2020-03-14 13:30 - 16:30 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
Important notice: Because of current concerns about spread of the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, the March 14 PenWAG meeting has been cancelled. We have rescheduled Suzi Click for March 2021.
If you signed up for the Click workshop, you will be refunded your workshop fee.

March 14 – Suzi Click Workshop: Scarf it Up!
You will be creating your own eclectic one-of-a-kind scarf in this workshop. Kits with everything you need, special textiles, trims and linings, will be available. In this class you will learn Suzi’s unique method for coordinating the right linings, borders and trims for the best finished piece of wearable art.
Kit Fee: $10. (More kits will be available for $25 to those signed up the workshop.)

Campbell Community Center, Roosevelt Room (Q-80)1 West Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
Supply List and Instructions: Supplylist_Click.pdf

Cancelled: April 11 Meeting and Program - Dorothy Yuki
2020-04-11 10:00 - 12:30 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
April 11 – Dorothy Yuki
Program: The Yuki Journey
Ms Yuki’s artistic journey has drawn her in many directions; calligraphy, botanical printing, alphabet books, book making and more. She is charming and artful to the hilt.
Campbell Community Center, Roosevelt Room (Q-80)1 West Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
Don’t miss her afternoon workshop: Button Up!

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Cancelled: April 11 - Dorothy Yuki Workshop: Button Up
2020-04-11 13:30 - 16:30 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
Dorothy Yuki Workshop: Button Up

Ms. Yuki will teach three versions for making button necklaces: Knot Again, Hi Wire, and String Along. Use up some of those fabulous buttons in your stash. This will be a fun filled afternoon of ‘button up’.

Kit Fee: $10

Campbell Community Center, 1 West Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Members $45, Non-Members $65

Cancelled: May 9 - Meeting and Program: Coco Bonneville
2020-05-09 10:00 - 12:30 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
May 9 – Coco Bonneville
Program: Looking your Best!
Coco has extensive knowledge gained from working at the Couture Salon of Neiman-Marcus, Las Vegas and Saks Fifth Avenue. She will share with us tips and tricks for improving our wardrobe and looking our best. Be confident in making choices, whether in ready to wear apparel, or buying fabrics to sew. What makes couture apparel special? How to get the look you want with help from makeup and clothes. Coco will also share her experiences with unique and fabulous people that she has seen.
Campbell Community Center, Roosevelt Room (Q-80)1 West Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
Don’t miss the afternoon workshop: Make a Japanese Apron!

Cancelled: May 9 - Coco Bonneville Workshop: Make a Japanese Apron!
2020-05-09 13:30 - 16:30 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
May 9 – Coco Bonneville Workshop: Make a Japanese Apron!
Come sew a classic apron or “kappogi” along with Coco. She will share her tricks as your one-of-a-kind piece progresses step-by-step to fit with artistic refinement.
While keeping the traditional appearance, Coco will share her tricks and adjustments for western figures, as well as various necklines, sleeve types and embellishments. Impeccable construction techniques will be presented as well as playful creativity & down to earth practicality.
Kit Fee: None
Materials List: TBA

Campbell Community Center, (Room TBA)1 West Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
Members $45, Non-Members $65

Cancelled: June 13 Meeting and Program : Come Play with Us!
2020-06-13 10:00 - 12:30 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
Program: Critique a la Tim Gunn
Leilani Bennett and Marcia Manzo team up to critique projects you may be working on

Campbell Community Center, Roosevelt Room (Q-80)1 West Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
$5 for non-Members
Don’t miss our member-taught workshop on Surface Embellishment after lunch!

Cancelled: June 13 -- Member-led Workshop: Surface Embellishment
2020-06-13 13:30 - 16:30 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
Workshop: Surface Embellishment
Come play with us and learn to apply lace (et al) to garments, make paper beads, paper and fabric jewelry and more. All member taught workshop.
$20 Members, $25 non-Members
Campbell Community Center, (Room TBA)1 West Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Cancelled: July 11 - Potluck, Sew Giving and Member Challenge Reveal
2020-07-11 10:00 - 16:30 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
July 11 – Potluck, Sew Giving and Member Challenge Reveal
July is one of PenWAG’s special event meetings.
We start with our regular brief business meeting, then move on to Show and Tell and our Member Challenge Reveal (where members show off what they created in response to our Challenge Team’s theme for the spring.)We break for potluck lunch, and then, instead of an afternoon workshop, roll up our sleeves and go to work on a number of different textile-based projects to donate to local charities.

Campbell Community Center, Roosevelt Room (Q-80)
1 West Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
$5 for non-Members.
Join us to lend a hand to our community!

Cancelled: August 8 - Meeting and Program: Lori O'Neill
2020-08-08 10:00 - 12:30 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
August 8 – Lori O’Neill
Program: Exquisite Handbags and Art to Wear, a Trunk Show!
Feast your eyes upon the exquisite line of handbags and wearable art of Lori O’Neill! Each piece is unique and thoughtful, using the finest fabrics, detailed craftmanship, wonderful color combinations and tailored flare.
Campbell Community Center, Roosevelt Room (Q-80)1 West Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
non-Members $5
Don’t miss the afternoon workshop: Let’s Make an Art Bag!

Cancelled: August 8 - Lori O’Neill Workshop: Let’s Make an Art Bag
2020-08-08 13:30 - 16:30 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
August 8 – Lori O’Neill Workshop: Let’s Make an Art Bag
Create your own signature colorful handbag or accessory with a master wearable artist! Bring your creativity and treasured fabric scraps! Color decisions and innovative handbag construction techniques will all be explored in this workshop. This will be a fun class to combine your treasured fabric scraps
Kit Fee: $15
Include the address for the event just below here.
Campbell Community Center, (room TBA)1 West Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
Members $45, Non-Member $65

Online Event: September 12 Meeting and Program: John Marshall
2020-09-12 11:00 - 12:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
Sept 12 – John Marshall
Program: Dealing with What’s Been DealtCreative Solutions to Life’s Little Challenges
Our first virtual workshop features PenWAG favorite John Marshall.

He will be sharing his presentation on the creative process, Dealing with What’s Been Dealt: Creative Solutions to Life’s Little Challenges.
From John’s description of the presentation on his website at http://www.johnmarshall.to/J-dealing.htm:
One question John is continually asked is, “How do you come up with ideas?” The answer is not a simple one, but we believe the basis of a very lively presentation.
Attention is focused on five to six projects as we follow them from inception to climax.
Slides illustrate intimate details of the original source for an idea; with highlights of sketches and scribbles as ideas start to formulate; the pieces are shown in progress as decisions are made concerning how they should progress (or how they take off on their own), how to turn major (and minor) setbacks into definite pluses, constructing the piece, and the completed project. A large display of John’s work is sure to spark ideas of your own.
The emphasis os on working with the materials at hand, with abundant samples, illustrating how the materials and circumstances help dictate the direction the piece is to take, and at the same time how to exercise one’s own creativity in a fulfilling manner.
Do you have a problem “child” hiding in your work room? John will be on hand to share ideas, so bring questions about your works in progress!
(We’ll have a PenWAG moderator helping manage the flow of the Q&A session for John)
Details on accessing this members special program will be distributed via the PenWAG Members mailing list.

Online Event: October 10 - Meeting and Program: Michelle Paganini
2020-10-10 11:00 - 12:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
October 10 – Michelle Paganini
Program: A Tour of Upcycle Fashion Designers
In our second online event, PenWAG’s own upcycling mastermind Michelle Paganini will take us on a virtual version of the lecture she’d planned for our October meeting.

Recreating ‘new’ from ‘old/scrap’ is a growing trend in fashion. Join us for a tour of innovative designers and their approaches to upcycling. See your closet as resources for re-invention.

Access information will be sent to members via the PenWAG electronic mailing list
