PenWAG

May 2025 Monday Muse
2025-05-19 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
Our monthly just-for-fun Zoom schmoozefest!
Log-in details are sent via email to all Active PenWAG Members

June 2025 Simulcast | Lorraine Henry: You and Your Tape Measure -- Order Makes a Big Difference!
2025-06-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
Lorraine Henry: You and Your Tape Measure: Order Makes a Big Difference!
A demonstration on how to measure, where to measure and the importance of each measurement and how they all relate to each other.
Order makes a big difference!
Lorraine is a specialist in sewing , fitting and pattern alteration for Conselle Institute of Image Management. With a degree in Clothing and Textiles she has been a university instructor. Teaching pattern alteration and fit is her favorite thing to do. She has done this at national/international sewing shows for many years. Her Two Easy Measuring tape set has been an aid for achieving good fit for fashion sewers throughout the world. With 40 years experience as a custom dressmaker/tailor/teacher, she has a wealth of knowledge to share with you about sewing and fit.
June 14, 2024: 10:30-noon PST
Simulcast: Seminar plus Zoom
This is an hybrid seminar and Zoom simulcast, free to all active PenWAG members.
Guests may join; a $10 contribution is requested to help defray our costs
$10.00Add to cart

Also: June Totebag Challenge Reveal!

June 2025 Workshop | Lorraine Henry: Facts & Fun at Pattern Alteration Boot Camp
2025-06-14 13:30 - 16:30 | Campbell Community Center (E-42 Board Room), 1 W Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
Workshop: Lorraine Henry — Facts & Fun at Pattern Alteration Boot Camp
An in-person workshop; will be simulcast via Zoom (will be recorded)
A hands-on workshop. – Pattern Alteration Boot Camp where the participants will do alterations using half scale practice patterns for at least 5-6 different “Figure Variations” as we call them! We will cover variations like larger busts, prominent abdomens, rounded backs, long or short midriffs, larger buttocks,and as many as we can do in that time period!! They will learn a lot more about why an order is so essential for the best outcome.
There will be a $20 kit fee for the workshop for those in person attendees. It includes a binder, half-scale practice patterns and alteration backing paper, information sheets and page protectors.
Students should bring

Scissors to cut paper (small ones work best)
Scotch tape (removable works best!) It is in the blue box at office supply stores and at Walmart in the school section it may be called wall tape.
8×11 piece of cardboard or foam board (A little larger is fine) Should be able to stick pins into it!
A few straight pins
pencil
small ruler

If remote attendees want to participate in the pattern alterations, I could send you by email practice patterns that you could email to them so at least they could do some work.

$65/$45 members
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June 2025 Monday Muse
2025-06-16 19:00 - 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

July 2025 Event | ARTWEAR: Illuminations
2025-07-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Saratoga Community Center, 19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, 95070, United States
ArtWear 2025:
Illuminations
A creative wearable art show extravaganza
Saturday July 19, 2025
Saratoga Community Center
19655 Allendale Avenue
Saratoga, 95070 United States
11:00 AM: Dining room (lunch) doors open.
12:30 PM: Runway show and Zoom simulcast begin
ArtWEAR: Illuminations — A PenWAG Members Fashion Showcase
This will include a Zoom simulcast

Are you a PenWAG member who would like to exhibit pieces in the show? Here’s the entry form!

Would you like a flyer you can share with friends? Download and print this 4-up ready to cut!
Want a single-page version to share online?

Prices:
In-person Lunch
Individual: $40.00Select Lunch Option...

Table of 8: Let me pick my guests' meals!

Virtual (Zoom): Members: Free
Non-members: $10.00Read more

This year’s menu offers your choice of 6 box lunch entrees from Mendocino Farms:

“Not So Fried” Chicken Sandwich
Chicken topped with Mendo’s krispies, herb aioli, mustard pickle slaw, tomatoes, pickled red onions (640 cal) on toasted ciabatta (260 cal) with a side of tangy mustard barbeque sauce (80 cal) or mustard pickle remoulade (120 cal)
Vegan Ban Mhi (VEGAN)
Organic marinated, baked tofu with vegan aioli, sweet chili sauce, pickled daikon & carrots, cucumbers, jalapeños, Thai basil, cilantro (390 cal) on panini-pressed ciabatta (260 cal)
The Farm Club
Roasted turkey breast, smashed avocado, applewood smoked bacon, herb aioli, tomatoes, mixed greens, pickled red onions (440 cal) on Mom’s seeded honey whole wheat (320 cal)
Avocado and Quinoa Superfood Ensalada (VEGETARIAN & GLUTEN FREE)
Avocado, roasted corn, black beans, jicama, grape tomatoes, red onions, quinoa & millet, superfood krunchies, kale, romaine, cilantro, cotija, chipotle vinaigrette (690 cal)
The Modern Caesar Salad (GLUTEN FREE)
curly kale, chopped romaine, housemade superfood krunchies, shaved parmesan cheese, red onions, grape tomatoes, avocado, lemon squeeze (290 cal) with classic Caesar dressing (340 cal)
Mama Chen’s Chinese Chicken Salad (CONTAINS NUTS)
Chicken, napa cabbage & kale slaw, carrots, bean sprouts, baby spinach, chopped romaine, scallions, cilantro, toasted cashews, crispy wontons (420 cal) with miso mustard sesame dressing (230 cal)

July 2025 Monday Muse
2025-07-21 19:00 - 20:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse

August 2025: Dress A Girl Around The World : (Sewing for Others)
2025-08-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Saratoga Senior Center, 19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga, CA, 95070, United States
DRESS A GIRL AROUND THE WORLD
A PenWAG Community Project

• Want to be a part of a fun super-easy charity project?
• Want one that doesn’t require you to haul a sewing machine or other large equipment?
• Want the opportunity to see and socialize with other members and friends?
• … and create something invaluable for girls all over the world?

DRESS A GIRL AROUND THE WORLD
is a project to gift a girl with a pretty new dress – maybe their first ever – and instill pride and confidence for that child to thrive. Thousands of dresses have been sent to over 80 countries.

EASY PEASY– Sewing machines, irons, will already be set up.
Just walk in, grab a kit with a precut
dress, and sew.
Take the opportunity to chat with your friends. Make new friends!

Our own Ronda Chaney has
made almost 100 dresses! She’s very passionate about creating these, knowing the difference they make
in the girls’ lives.
WATCH RONDA’S SHORT VIDEO INVITATION,

HOW TO PARTICIPATE – Click on this link to go to the signup form
Sign up form is just to get an estimate of materials we will provide. Bring your personal tools
(scissors, ripper, pins, etc, plus any odds & ends of laces and trims) and a sense of sharing and fun.

Saturday August 9
10am to 3pm – any hours in between
Saratoga Senior Center – 19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga
(Oak Room, adjacent to the Senior Center where we usually meet)
N O N -M E M B E R S A R E W E LC O M E !

August 9, 2024: 10AM-3PM PDT
There will be also casual online Zoom connection available to all active PenWAG members.
There is NO COST to participate in this Sewing For Others project for members or guests, but we ask that you sign up in advance via this form!

August 2025 Monday Muse
2025-08-18 19:00 - 20:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse

September 2025 Meeting | Stash Exchange!
2025-09-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Saratoga Senior Center, 19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga, CA, 95070, United States
The Stash Exchange!

Our annual opportunity to reduce (or grow) your stash of materials and hobnob with fellow PenWAG members!
September 13, 2025: 10AM-noon PST
Saratoga Senior Center
This is an in-person event, free to all active PenWAG members.
(Open to the public at 11AM)
Guests may join; a $10 contribution is requested to help defray our costs
$10.00Add to cart

September 2025 Monday Muse
2025-09-15 19:00 - 20:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse

October 2025 Webinar | Carolyn Soto, Peter Anning and Judi Seip: Japanese Textiles, Culture, and Travel
2025-10-11 10:30 - 13:00 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
Japanese textiles, culture and travels
A presentation featuring PenWAG members Carolyn Soto, Peter Anning and Judi Seip

note: Harriett Riddell has had to cancel her 2025 appearance. PenWAG intends to invite her again in the near future!
October 11, 2025: 10:30-noon PST
Online Zoom presentation
NOTE THAT THIS IS AN ONLINE ONLY MEETING, contrary to previous notes on this page.
This is a Zoom webinar, free to all active PenWAG members.
Guests may join; a $10 contribution is requested to help defray our costs
$10.00Add to cart

October 2025 Monday Muse
2025-10-20 19:00 - 20:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse

November 2025 Simulcast | Pamela Schneider: Exploring Lagenlook
2025-11-08 10:30 - 13:00 | Saratoga Senior Center with Simulcast, 19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga, CA, 95070, United States
Pamela Schneider
Exploring Lagenlook: Developing your own layered Wardrobe
Pamela’s area of interest is the Lagen or Layered look, anywhere from the Bohemian voluminous, floating layers. to a more contained androgynous look, to the avant-garde look of designer Rundholz. Specifically, she has developed her own take on Lagenlook and created a wardrobe using patterns from Tina Givens and other independent pattern designers. Using one or a combination of layered looks, she encourages individuals to show up in the world as they wish to be seen — including integrating their personal fiber interests such as beading, weaving, stitching. upcycling, mending/boro, mark making, or other unique textile techniques into their created garments.
As part of the presentation Pamela will be doing a free motion applique demonstration.
This will be an extended program featuring some in-person “Look and Feel” time after the scheduled simulcast portion ends.
November 8, 2025: 10:30AM-1:00PM PST
This is an hybrid seminar and Zoom simulcast, free to all active PenWAG members.
Guests may join; a $10 contribution is requested to help defray our costs
$10.00Add to cart

November 2025 Monday Muse
2025-11-17 19:00 - 20:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse

December 2025 Simulcast | Paul Gallo: Homage to Iris Apfel, Indomitable Icon
2025-12-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Saratoga Senior Center, 19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga, CA, 95070, United States
By MiamiFilmFestival – https://www.flickr.com/photos/55155430@N03/16733360409/, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=72608544
Paul Gallo: An Homage to Iris Apfel
Plus: Show us your Advance Style!
Penwag favorite Paul Gallo returns with a engaging retrospective on this fashionable icon.
Paul will give us a timeline of Iris’s Advance Style Development and then MC PenWAG members sharing their Advanced Style for Show and Tell.
December 13, 2025 10:30-noon PST
Saratoga Senior Center
19655 Allendale Ave
Saratoga, CA 95070 United States
This is an hybrid seminar and Zoom simulcast, free to all active PenWAG members.
Guests may join; a $10 contribution is requested to help defray our costs
$10.00Add to cart

December 2025 Monday Muse
2025-12-15 19:00 - 20:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse

January 2026 Program | Lynn Yuhr Zoom Webinar: Say Yes, and See What Happens!!
2026-01-10 10:30 - 12:00 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
Lynn Yuhr Zoom Webinar: Say Yes, and See What Happens!!
Lynn Yuhr’s journey as a self-taught artist is as interesting as her creative jewelry. She often ignores boundaries and conventions, applying techniques from different mediums and utilizing unusual materials. Her intense curiosity to try new things often drives her direction. Overcoming obstacles in project construction is often her favorite part of the creative process. Her diverse experiences directly influenced her artistic life, where she has developed a playful yet distinctive style.
Polymer clay is the main material that Lynn uses in her art jewelry. Using a variety of other materials, she develops simple elements using mark making, textures, and sgraffito techniques, then she combines and layers them, sometimes adding some wire to provide a depth of interest and a tactile quality.
Lynn’s presentation will include her journey to find her own voice and the unexpected consequences of saying YES! The little and big steps along the way are equally important to move forward. She hopes to encourage others to say yes and move forward in their journey.
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January 2026 Monday Muse
2026-01-19 19:00 - 20:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse

February 14 | Harriet Riddell -- Zoom Program and Demo: Travels Around the World with a Sewing Machine
2026-02-14 10:30 - 13:00 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
Harriet Riddell Zoom Program: Travels Around the World with a Sewing Machine – Art as a Means of Communication
Demo: Live Stitchery Portrait of our member Kevin Roche
(Special extended program 10:30-1:00)
www.institchyou.com
Harriet has traveled extensively, taking with her a sewing machine and a table strapped to her back as she bicycles through groups of people. Typically, she will settle down within a local marketplace, set up her sewing machine, and create power through solar energy and by inviting villagers to pedal on her now-stationary bike in order to create power to use the sewing machine. She will then select a subject of which she will create a portrait. But this isn’t the usual charcoal sketching – the sketch is totally stitched on the sewing machine with no hard sketches preceding. As she stitches, she will carry on a conversation with her subject to draw out their interests which she will then incorporate into the stitching in some way. She also frequently “sketches” scenes along the way, such as a wedding, or fishing village, or an interesting local scene, all powered by a bicycle!
She will talk about her travel experiences, showing scenes and people along the way. This will be followed by her stitching of Kevin Roche live-over-Zoom from her home in London. All of this is pretty fascinating to watch! Some of her stitching is shown below. Note that this meeting is a little longer, extended to 1:00.

Originally Harriet was scheduled long ago to present last October. But a happy pregnancy ensued, with an expected delivery date just a few days prior to our PenWAG meeting. She offered to meet the original commitment – unbelievable! – but we agreed to reschedule. She is now the mother of two sons, 3 years old and miniature.
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February 2026 Monday Muse
2026-02-16 19:00 - 20:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse

March 14 2026 | Mayumi Fujio: Simulcast Program: Natural Dye and Botanical Printing
2026-03-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Saratoga Senior Center with Simulcast, 19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga, CA, 95070, United States
Mayumi Fujio: Simulcast Program: Natural Dye and Botanical Printing
www.mayumix.com
Have you ever seen a stunning flower, vine, mushroom, or leaf in nature and wished you could capture its beauty in cloth, to wear or display at home? Join us for a talk and a demo with fiber artist Mayumi Fujio who lives in the Bay Area creating silk scarves, wall decorations, and art to wear garments using natural dye and real leaves to print their pattern.
Mayumi taps into the inspiration she gets from nature—she is always looking at flowers, mushrooms and plants wherever she goes. Her latest series is a combination of mushroom dye and botanical prints, and her art pieces are sold at the Seattle Art Museum, ACCI gallery in Berkeley and other prestigious art fairs around the Bay Area.
During this presentation, she will talk about natural dye using plants, mushroom and botanical printing.
Be sure to check out her in-person workshop in the afternoon!
Botanical Printing on Silk Scarf
Guest Registration: $10.00Add to cart

March 14 2026 | Mayumi Fujio: In-Person Workshop: Botanical Printing on Silk Scarf
2026-03-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Saratoga Senior Center with Simulcast, 19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga, CA, 95070, United States
Mayumi Fujio: Botanical Printing on Silk Scarf
(In-person only)
Mayumi will introduce botanical printing using fresh leaves and flowers along with minerals to transfer natural colors and shapes from plants onto fiber. This introductory class will give you an understanding of dye plants and deepen your relationship with nature. You will take home a beautiful, one-of-a-kind silk scarf dyed with fresh plants from the Bay Area.
www.mayumix.com
Kit FEE:
Mayumi will provide a kit for each participant at the workshop. Kit price is $15, payable with cash or check to the instructor at that time.
In-person workshop: $75.00Read more

March 2026 Monday Muse
2026-03-16 19:00 - 20:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse

April 11 – Karen Miller Zoom Webinar: Katazome Then and Now
2026-04-11 10:30 - 12:00 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
April 11 – Karen Miller Zoom Webinar: Katazome Then and Now
Katazome Then and Now
Katazome, the Japanese art of stencil dyeing, has been the foundation of Karen’s textile practice for 30 years. Her work involves beautiful textile art with a general peacefulness and has been widely exhibited in shows worldwide, most recently in two consecutive shows at Portland Japanese Garden.
She will present an overview of history and her approach. Using her own hand cut stencils to apply a resist paste, she produces fabric for art quilts as well as silk garments, linen hangings and indigo dyed cottons. Interestingly, she was a marine biologist studying Octopus oxygen binding proteins before becoming a well-known expert on Katazome. If you watch PenWAG’s wonderful monthly Monday Muse, you will recall seeing her many creative garments and hangings of Katazone as well as other projects.
$10.00Add to cart

Karen Miller’s Biography and Artist’s Statement

April 11, 2026 | Karen Miller Zoom Workshop: Twist and Wrap Coat
2026-04-11 13:00 - 16:00 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
April 11 – Karen Miller Zoom Workshop: Twist and Wrap Coat
Twist and Wrap Coat
Karen is leading us in a workshop that is unrelated to the Katazome. It is a fast and easy way to make a versatile and flattering lightweight flowing “coat” using 2 yards of fabric, 2 seams, and 2 hours of time. This requires just 2 yards of a fabric which is attractive from both sides, and somewhat drapey. It need not be silk, rayon works fine. She also suggests using challis, pongee, and various jacquards, dyed, painted, ecoprinted or a commercial print. A serger can be helpful but is not essential. Looking at photos below will give you an idea of what this garment looks like.

After registering, the unique pattern will be sent to you. What you will need is 2 yards of fabric as described above, matching thread, serger if available but not mandatory.
$65.00Add to cart

Karen Miller Biography and Artist’s Statement

April 2026 Monday Muse
2026-04-20 19:00 - 20:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse

May 9, 2026 | Judith Hollenberger Simulcast Program: The Paths Where Ribbon Has Led Us
2026-05-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Saratoga Senior Center with Simulcast, 19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga, CA, 95070, United States
THE PATHS WHERE RIBBON HAS LED US
More is more and less is a bore – Iris Apfel
In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different – Coco Chanel

When you think of beautiful things made of ribbon, what is your picture? Antique clothing from past centuries or today’s haute couture? Judith will share her path from California College of Arts and Crafts, majoring in fabric surface design and sculpture, to finding her true passion in ribbon work. She will explore the history and variety of ribbon trim in all its sumptuousness and show you how you can incorporate into your own pieces.
NOTE: This presentation is live only (either Zoom or in-person) and will not be recorded for replay.
Guest Registration: $10.00Add to cart

May 9, 2026 | Judith Hollenberger Simulcast Hybrid Workshop: Ruffled Roses and Folded Leaves
2026-05-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Saratoga Senior Center with Simulcast, 19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga, CA, 95070, United States
Judith Hollenberger Simulcast Hybrid Workshop:
Ruffled Roses and Folded Leaves
Instagram: @liondefleur
Judith encourages fun and imagination in this simulcast class. Make your own version of classic ruffled ribbon roses and two different types of folded ribbon leaves as accents. Will you create these to apply to garments and accessories, or as earrings, pins, shirt collar clips?
A kit containing both modern and vintage ribbons will be available for $25, payable to Judith at the class. Or you may choose to bring your own materials. Check the supply list linked below for detailed information about the types of ribbons and tools needed, plus some helpful resources.
Ribbon workshop supply list (PDF File)
NOTE: This workshop is live only (either Zoom or in-person) and will not be recorded for replay.

In Person (includes Zoom Access): $75.00Add to cart

Virtual (Zoom only):

May 2026 Monday Muse
2026-05-18 19:00 - 20:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse

June 13, 2026 | Sara Eberhart Simulcast Program: Program: Cyanotype: A Blue View
2026-06-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Saratoga Senior Center with Simulcast, 19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga, CA, 95070, United States
Program: Cyanotype: A Blue View
www.sarakatestudio.com | Instagram: @sarakatestudio
The history of the cyanotype process goes back almost as far as photography itself. Sara Eberhart will explain the historical beginnings of this alternative photography process and introduce you to how a few contemporary artists use this medium on paper and fabric. As a visual artist, Sara will demonstrate the cyanotype process on paper and provide materials recommendations.
Guest Registration: $10.00Add to cart
