June 2023 Monday Muse
2023-06-19 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 2023 Simulcast: Member Show and Tell
2023-07-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80) (with Zoom Simulcast), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
Simulcast & In Person
Roosevelt Room, Campbell Community Center
Our July meeting has a jam-packed agenda!
It will include:

Reveal of the Joys of Summer Challenge (slideshow)
Announcement of this year’s PenWAG Scholarship awardee(s)
This year’s big Member Show and Tell, featuring both virtual and live presentations
For in-person attendees who are fiber arts enthusiasts, a members yarn exchange

July 2023 Workshop: Create Together -- Members Sashiko Play Date
2023-07-08 13:30 - 16:30 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
July 8 Workshop/Playday- Sashiko Stitching
Come join us for an afternoon of slow stitching, Japanese style!
Ever been curious and want to know more about the iconic form of Japanese embellishment called sashiko? Join the July PenWAG play date and learn how this form of mending with a lowly running stitch evolved into the stitching art sashiko.
The workshop will be led by Leilani Bennett. Kits will be provided with everything you need to complete the sample piece shown.
We will also have books on sashiko, garments and decorative wall pieces that incorporate sashiko embroidery—all for inspiration and enjoyment! Space is limited to 20 participants so register early.
Cost: $15 to cover the room expense, no charge for the kit. (Non-members $35)
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There will be a Zoom link to join virtually so you can see Leilani’s demonstration, ask questions,and sew along. The kit is limited to those attending in person.
July 8 1:30-4:30 PM
Room E-42, Campbell Community CenterVirtual link will be sent for remote members via email
$15/person Member price

July 2023 Monday Muse
2023-07-17 19:00 - 20:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse

August 2023 Webinar: Glennis Dolce -- Japanese Textiles (Silk, Shibori, Indigo and More!)
2023-08-12 11:00 - 12:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
Glennis Dolce will present a lively and informative view of textiles of Japan based on her own personal collection and travels to Japan leading the Silk Study Tour since 2009. A shared slideshow replete with many images from her collection as well as stories about the textiles, where they were collected, what to look for when buying vintage Japanese textiles will be part of the presentation. The variety of materials & textile techniques include silks, cotton, hemp and shibori, indigo, katazome, meisen, boro, and more.

This program is free to all Active PenWAG members; registration and login information will be sent via electronic communications.
Glennis is ALSO doing a Zoom-based workshop in the afternoon to create a Mermaid Necklace. More information about that can be found at https://penwag.org/event/august-2023-online-workshop-glennis-dolce-mermaid-necklace/
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 gathered during the payment process.
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August 2023 Online Workshop: Glennis Dolce -- Mermaid Necklace
2023-08-12 13:30 - 16:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
Whether you use this adornment as a necklace, a waist wrap, or as innovative body decor, this piece is fun to both make and to wear! Glennis originally called this the Mermaid Necklace when she first made and sold them. It reminded her of fancy seaweed and we all know mermaids like beautiful things and swim with seaweed adornments!
It’s not difficult but takes a little time (can be completed in about 3 hours) and the kit includes everything you need to complete it. Add beads to further enhance the look or keep it simple- it’s up to you
Each kit includes 6 yards of silk cording and 2 yards of hand dyed silk shibori ribbon, and beads to match or contrast. Kit Cost: $57 (in addition to workshop fee)
PURCHASE KITS HERE: https://www.shiborigirlstudios.com/shop/silk-shibori-mermaid-neckpiece-hzb7b ORDER BY AUGUST 1!
Glennis will put the kits into her online shop by July 20th with a choice of 3 different colorways. The shop is Shiborigirlstudios.com. You should order the kit by August 1st to ensure delivery before class on August 12th.

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August 2023 Monday Muse
2023-08-21 19:00 - 20:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse

September 2023 Meeting and Stash Extravaganza
2023-09-09 10:00 - 12:30 | Saratoga Senior Center, 19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga, CA, 95070, United States
We’re moving the Stash Exchange to September!
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!

This event is free to PenWAG members. Non-members are welcome but we do ask you consider making a $5 guest contribution.
And be sure to check out this year’s Silent Auction!

September 2023 Monday Muse
2023-09-18 19:00 - 20:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse

October 2023 -- Jennifer Angelo Webinar: From Fiber to Felt
2023-10-14 10:30 - 12:00 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
From Fiber to Felt: My Journey into the World of FeltingJennifer Angelo
Jennifer Angelo is a textile artist and has been felting for over 14 years. She loves touching and squeezing the fleeces while selecting the perfect wool for her pieces. She learned this craft while living in New Zealand where sheep graze close to the ocean. The ocean and the sheep areher inspirations. Jennifer’s goal is to design and felt artistic garments that make the wearer feelinvincible.
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October 14 Zoom-Guided Jennifer Angelo Workshop: Make a Nuno-Felted scarf
2023-10-14 13:00 - 16:00 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
Jennifer uses the finest merino wool and light silk to create wearable art that provides warmth in the winter and the lighter ones provide warmth against chilly air conditioning in the summer. She produces these lightweight garments using a technique called nuno felting.
Nuno—from the Japanese word for “cloth”—is a modern take on the ancient craft of felting that involves coaxing slender wool fibers through loose silk fabric. Nuno felting offers wonderful versatility when creating deep colors and touchable textures.
Students will complete a scarf with merino wool and silk using the wet felting technique. Jennifer will discuss the history and uses of felt, explain the types of felting, and you will complete a project of a soft and distinctive scarf.
After you register for the workshop, you will receive a form asking you to choose the colors you would like for your scarf. Jennifer will dye the wool and silk components for you so it is important that she receives this information before September 20, 2023. The cost of the kit is $35 and you can pay with Venmo or Paypal.
The kit for this nuno felted scarf class includes:

Silk- hand dyed
Wool – hand dyed
Accents/decorations
Painters’ plastic
Netting – this is the base that the fibers will be adhered to. You can choose from

black or white silk habotai or white gauze silk.
Students will need:

A 6 ft long table. Or a kitchen counter or island. Or a picnic table.

If you are using a ‘good’ table it will need to be completely covered with plastic.
An old shower curtain, picnic tablecloth or a new package of painter’s plastic will work.

Bubble wrap (the small bubbles not the large bubbles) 2 ft by 7 ft (84 inches)
Electric kettle for hot water
4 cup plastic yogurt or any container for soapy water felting solution
Dawn or other dish soap, 7th
Larger container for rinsing your scarf (kitchen sink is ok)
2 old face cloths
Several large old bath towels (minimum of 3). You may drip water on the floor.
2 plastic bags, the type you get in the vegetable aisle of the grocery store.

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October 2023 Monday Muse
2023-10-16 19:00 - 20:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse

November 11, 2023: Olivia Competente Simulcast -- Finding The Muse
2023-11-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80) (with Zoom Simulcast), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
Olivia Competente is the jeweler behind Jewels by Olivia C. She will talk about her artistic muse and her love for all things sparkly. Olivia works in Art Clay silver, bronze, and copper, enamel, and fabricated metals.
This will be a Zoom simulcast of an in-person seminar in the Roosevelt Room (Q80) at the Campbell Community Center
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November 2023 Workshop: Create Together -- Members Play Date
2023-11-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Campbell Community Center (alternate) with Zoom Simulcast, 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
November 11 Workshop/Play Day
1-4 PM
Room E-42$15 Members price

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November 2023 Monday Muse
2023-11-20 19:00 - 20:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse

December 9, 2023: Paul Gallo Simulcast -- The Very Extraordinary Life of Vivienne Westwood
2023-12-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80) (with Zoom Simulcast), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
Paul Gallo, one of PenWAG’s favorite presenters, will tell us about Dame Vivienne Westwood. Considered one of the most unconventional and outspoken fashion designers in the world, Westwood rose to fame in the late 1970s when her early designs helped shape the look of the punk rock movement. But in the years that followed, she established a rebel aesthetic that was truly her own, ranging from edgy printed T-shirts to elegant ballgowns.
This will be a Zoom simulcast of an in-person seminar in the Roosevelt Room (Q80) at the Campbell Community Center

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December 2023 Monday Muse
2023-12-18 19:00 - 20:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse

January 13, 2024 Webinar: Fabric Collage a la Koos with Marla Kazell
2024-01-13 10:30 - 12:00 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
Koos van den Akker was known for his painterly delight in mixing colors, patterns, and textures in unusual garments. He was a collagist as much as a designer of apparel.
Explore the fabric collage techniques used by Koos van den Akker and learn to combine a variety of fabrics and fibers into a work of art. A frequent visitor to Koos’ workroom and boutique in New York, Marla will show you his collage techniques including fabric slicing, couching, applique, origami patches and using bias tape for both design and finishing edges. Learn several methods for designing your collage pieces and get tips for choosing fabrics. See how to combine silk, rayon, linen, cotton, wool, and synthetics. Discover how to effectively combine colors, textures, prints, plaids, and stripes. Sample garments, including jackets, coats, dresses, and accessories, will show you a variety of design ideas. You’ll be ready to design your own masterpiece.
Marla Kazell has been sewing professionally for over 40 years and creates beautiful couture clothing for special clients in Tigard, Oregon. She has presented classes at many national meetings and her travels have taken her to designer workrooms in New York, couture showrooms in Paris and fabric stores everywhere.
This is an online-only Zoom Webinar, free to all active PenWAG members.
Guests may join; a $5 contribution is requested to help defray our costs
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January 13, 2024: Zoom Workshop -- Koos Collage Techniques with Marla Kazell
2024-01-13 13:00 - 16:00 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
An online (Zoom) workshop on Koos Collage techniques with Marla Kazell.Building on the morning webinar, Marla will go into more detail and we will practice a few collage techniques. Learn to cut, piece, shape and sew bias tape as part of your collage process. See how to create beautiful texture with the slicing technique. Add a versatile finish with Koos’ Hong Kong edge finish. You will make sample of each in class so you can confidently use these techniques in your collage projects.
$65 ($45 for PenWAG members)
Koos collage supply list (PDF file)
Marla Kazell workshop handout (PDF file)

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January 2024 Monday Muse
2024-01-15 19:00 - 20:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse

February 10, 2024 Webinar: April Sproule -- New Directions in Mixed Media Textiles
2024-02-10 10:30 - 12:00 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
April Sproule: New Directions in Mixed Media Textile Arts
In this lively and engaged presentation, April Sproule will share some of her latest work that includes many of her Japanese Boro Inspired Stitched textile art pieces. Over the past few years, April has fallen in love with the process of combining fabric and paper with hand stitching used in innovative new ways.
As she shares her techniques with you, you’ll also see examples of the incredibly helpful sample books she creates for documenting her work. A short tutorial on the simple process she uses for making these books is included so you can make your own later using very basic materials.
The cyanotype process for printing on fabric rounds out this event as you see how quickly you can master this beautiful art form with no experience whatsoever. Always inspired by nature, April discovered this was a perfect way to use the plants she loves that surround her home. April freely shares information about her art, so there will be plenty of time for questions and answers.
April Sproule is an artist whose medium is textiles. She has a great love of design and the many ways it can be used to enrich our lives. She has been creating with fiber since she was old enough to hold a needle. April’s her early professional training was at the San Francisco School of Fashion Design, and she continued her education by studying textiles, art, and business. She has been a full-time studio artist at Sproule Studios for many years and enjoys experimenting with several mediums including painting, printing, machine stitching, and contemporary hand embroidery. She is inspired by the diversity found in nature: flora, fauna, and microscopic imagery.
This is an online-only Zoom Webinar, free to all active PenWAG members.
Guests may join; a $5 contribution is requested to help defray our costs
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February 10, 2024: Zoom Workshop | April Sproule: Japanese Boro, Mending in Mind
2024-02-10 13:00 - 16:00 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse
An online (Zoom) workshop on Boro techniques with April Sproule.
In 19th century Japan, textiles were a valued commodity. Japanese Boro Stitching originated then as a way for people to extend the life of their worn-out textiles by repurposing them into things like floor coverings, clothing, and bed coverings. The worn fabrics scraps were held together using small stitches known as Boro Stitching.
The emphasis in this workshop will be on the hand stitching and how to create dynamic contrast using different textures and patterns. The stitching and the innovative use of beautiful papers along with the fabrics gives this work a very unique look.
Those fabrics or scraps you’ve saved to use for “something special” will be perfect for this project. Now is a great time to raid your stash and make something wonderful with those treasures. You will make a small scroll or wall hanging, approximately 9” x 18”.
You will be captivated by the Boro Stitching process as the beauty of your stitches and the feel of the texture magically begin to emerge on your cloth. Becoming immersed in the stitching, you’ll soon discover the calming effect of this lovely practice. All your stitching will be done by hand without an embroidery hoop.
This workshop is suitable for all skill levels.
We will cover:

Color and design options
Workflow and construction techniques for hand piecing
Finishing ideas for your scroll, and a PDF of the Slideshow used in class

You will learn:

Hand embroidery without a hoop on fabric and paper
A variety of mending and decorative stitches
Development of different patterns using basic stitches

Boro, Mending_Student’s Supply List
$65 ($45 for PenWAG members)
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February 2024 Monday Muse
2024-02-19 19:00 - 20:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse

March 9 Simulcast | Rachel Clark: Not just another Coat
2024-03-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80) (with Zoom Simulcast), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
Rachel Clark: Not just another Coat!
This will be a showing of the coats and jackets created to celebrate Rachel’s “Year of the Coat.” Rachel’s year of the coat looks like it may become the decades of the coat. Rachel will share some of her most recent garments and some of her old favorites.
Rachel D.K. Clark is a contemporary folk artist, teacher and lecturer who comes from a long line of sewers, beginning with her great-grandmother. She has been creating wearable art since 1973 and teaching on the national circuit since 1990. Eclectic fabric mixes, vibrant designs, and a keen sense of humor characterize Rachel’s work.

This is an hybrid seminar and Zoom simulcast, free to all active PenWAG members.
Guests may join; a $5 contribution is requested to help defray our costs
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CANCELLED: March 9 In-Person Only Workshop | Rachel Clark: Making Your Next Statement
2024-03-09 13:30 - 16:30 | Campbell Community Center (alternate room), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
Regrettably, we have had to cancel this event
Making Your Next Statement
This workshop will be an interactive discussion to help students translate their ideas into their own designs. Discover how to develop a word or a concept into a vision. Using a variety of images and “idea pushers”, you will be inspired to make that “one-of-a-kind” garment that will express a personal statement or speaks to individual ethnicity and culture! A garment that is a true reflection of you! Students are encouraged to bring along their favorite patterns and a selection of fabrics they might want to use. There is no sewing in this class.

Supplies for the workshop:
Notebook
Pencil or pen
Pattern
Images or ideas you want to explore
Sense of adventure along with a sense of humor
There will be a limit of 20 participants. In person only
Roosevelt Room Q80 1:30 – 4:30
Price $65 ($45 for PenWAG members)

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March 2024 Monday Muse
2024-03-18 19:00 - 20:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse

April 13 Simulcast | Harriete Berman: Prestige, Value, and Identity
2024-04-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80) (with Zoom Simulcast), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
Harriete Berman: Prestige, Value, and Identity
Harriete Estel Berman has been creating jewelry from post-consumer tin cans since 1988, transforming mundane materials from the refuse of our consumer society into meaningful layers of social commentary.
Familiar images and patterns ranging from bar codes to brand name icons are ironically metamorphosed in her bracelets, pins, and earrings. They explore the seduction of advertising and marketing that promotes brand recognition and loyalty as personal identification. These materials are not as precious as gold or silver, but in many ways reflect more accurately the values of our culture.
In the past few years, Berman has expanded her repertoire of materials to use post-consumer plastic as an extraordinary environmental statement creating imaginative jewelry from even more unexpected materials.
Berman’s jewelry was recently featured in a PBS program produced by Craft In America titled, “Jewelry”.
This is an hybrid seminar and Zoom simulcast, free to all active PenWAG members.
Guests may join; a $5 contribution is requested to help defray our costs
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April 13 Members Afternoon Play Date -- Surface Treatment for Badges
2024-04-13 13:30 - 16:30
A play date to work on your own personal tricked-out PenWAG Membership Badge!
(or another surface treatment project)
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April 2024 Monday Muse
2024-04-15 19:00 - 20:30 | PenWAG Online Clubhouse

May 2023 Simulcast | Holly Badgley: The Magic of Possibilities
2024-05-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Campbell Community Center Roosevelt Room (Q80) (with Zoom Simulcast), 1 W Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, United States
May 11| Holly Badgley Simulcast: The Magic of Possibilities
Trunk Show and New Work

The possibilities in what surrounds us, like the beauty of nature. Or what we surround ourselves with, in our studios, like stacks of fabrics, colored spools of thread in a row, paints, a photograph. Seeing and imagining, being led to what gives meaning and pleasure to our souls. As makers, we love to see the transformation of nothing into something tangible.

Trunk Show and New Work

Holly Badgley creates layered and complex garments with silk screening, overlays, stitching and collage. Her textile origins in California led her to Morocco, France, and back to California again where she now has a studio in Marin County.
May 11, 2024: 10:30-noon PST
Roosevelt Redwood Room (Q80)
Campbell Community Center
This is a hybrid seminar and Zoom simulcast, free to all active PenWAG members.
Guests may join; a $10 contribution is requested to help defray our costs
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