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January 11 Meeting and Program -- Holly Badgley
2020-01-11 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

Online Event: November 14 Program -- Laura Murray: Creating the Wow Factor
2020-11-14 11:00 - 12:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
November 14 Online Program: Laura Murray: Creating the Wow Factor
Our November virtual Event features Laura Murray, a surface designer who uses one-of-kind fabrics in wearables, ranging from over dyed kimono panels and hand batiked silks to fabrics embellished with paintstik rubbings.
Her garments and handbags are based on the patterns of various independent pattern designers. The first hour is devoted to garments featuring special fabrics, while Laura shares her design tips for success and problem solving strategies. The last 30 minutes is a live demonstration on how to use paintstiks to transform plain fabric into extraordinary yardage.

Access information to this members-benefit event will be distributed via our online mailing list.

Online Event: December 12 -- Giant Show and Tell
2020-12-12 11:00 - 12:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
Online Meeting, Giant Show and Tell, and Virtual Potluck
The Virtual version of the PenWAG year-end holiday celebration!Fix yourself your favorite Saturday brunch, log on and share excellent company!
While we cannot organize a Stash Extravaganza this year, we can have the biggest GIANT Show and Tell session ever!It’s a chance to share how you’ve exercised your creative impulse this year, or a treasured project none of us have seen before!
Logon details will be sent to all members via the PenWAG electronic mailing list.

January 9, 2021 - Online Event - Kay Khan : In Search of your Creative Edge
2021-01-09 11:00 - 13:00 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
January 9 – Kay Khan Workshop: In Search of your Creative Edge
Kay will take on us a visual feast of her sculptural fiber vessels, art-to-wear, and more. Her work is alive with color, texture, form – don’t miss it!
This will be an online Presentation via Zoom.
This program is free to all Active PenWAG members; registration and login information will be sent via electronic communications.
Non-members may attend as a guest for a contribution, which may be paid via our online enrollment store. Registration and login information will be sent after payment is processed.

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January Monday Muse
2021-01-18 19:30 - 20:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
Our monthly just-for-fun Zoom schmoozefest!
Log-in details are sent via email to all Active PenWAG Members.

February 13, 2021 Online Meeting and Program - Dorothy Yuki
2021-02-13 11:00 - 12:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
February 13, 2021 – Dorothy Yuki
ONline 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.
This will be an online (Zoom) presentation.
This program is free to all 2021 Active PenWAG members; registration and login information will be sent via electronic communications.
Non-members may register to attend as a guest for a $5 contribution, which may be paid via our online enrollment store. Registration and login information will be sent after payment is processed.

Don’t miss her afternoon workshop: Making Button Necklaces

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Feb 13, 2021 Online Dorothy Yuki Workshop: Making Button Necklaces
2021-02-13 14:00 - 17:00 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
Dorothy Yuki Online Workshop: Making Button Necklaces
Ms. Yuki will teach two versions for making button necklaces. Endless possibilities! Learn another way to use up some of those fabulous buttons in your stash.
This will be a fun filled afternoon of ‘button up’. It will be taught as an online Zoom webinar.
Members $45, Non-Members $65Kit Fee: $22 including postage
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February Monday Muse
2021-02-15 19:30 - 20:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
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Our monthly just-for-fun Zoom schmoozefest!
Log-in details are sent via email to all Active PenWAG Members

March 13, 2021 - Online Program: Suzi Click -- The Power of Adornment
2021-03-13 11:00 - 12:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
Suzi Click Artisan Apparel & Accessories presents The Power of Adornment– a presentation of her evolution as a designer recognized for her own unique personal style using ethnic textiles.
Talking about her inspirations from an early age and throughout her career and how she now combines her passions for travel and textiles as she combs the world visiting women of traditional style and weavers in remote places to discover textile traditions that she feels need to be shown to the world.
She shows you how she takes these textiles and combines them in her work as a wearable art designer.11:00 – 1:00 via Zoom

This program is free to all Active PenWAG members; registration and login information will be sent via electronic communications.
Non-members may register to attend as a guest for a $5 contribution, which may be paid via our online enrollment store. Registration and login information will be sent after payment is processed.

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March Monday Muse
2021-03-15 19:30 - 20:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse

April 10, 2021 Online Meeting and Program - April Sproule
2021-04-10 11:00 - 12:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
April 10, 2021 — April Sproule
Online Program: Make Your Mark With Textiles
April Sproule from Sproule Studios will share her lifelong love of textiles and design in this presentation. April’s wearable art, upcycling projects, and accessories will be featured in a slide show and a trunk show. You will be able to get a closer look at the details and design sensibilities of her hand dyed, painted, printed, and stitched work. April’s work is all about color, texture, and the practice of enhancing textiles in any way possible.
This will be an online (Zoom) presentation.
This program is free to all 2021 Active PenWAG members; registration and login information will be sent via electronic communications.
Non-members may register to attend for a $5 contribution, which may be paid via our online enrollment store. Registration and login information will be sent after payment is processed.

Don’t miss her afternoon workshop: Block Printing on Fabric Possibilities

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April 10, 2021 -- April Sproule Online Workshop: Block Printing on Fabric Possibilities
2021-04-10 14:00 - 17:00 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
Learning to design and print your own fabric provides immediate gratification for creatives. Whether you want to print small motifs for use in collage type work or amazing borders for a special piece, the design possibilities are unlimited. You will learn to create and transfer designs, carve a block, and print your own fabric using water-based, washable, permanent textile inks. Design motifs will be provided for you to use, but you are encouraged to use your own original designs as well. We will explore options such as tiled designs and other surface pattern design ideas. Block Printing can be used to enhance anything from wearable art to just about any other type of textile art project, and many types of fabrics are suitable for printing. No prior experience is required. Members $45, Non-Members $65
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April Monday Muse
2021-04-19 19:30 - 20:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
