An in-person only workshop
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
Our monthly just-for-fun Zoom schmoozefest! Log-in details are sent via [...]
An online Zoom webinar featuring Karen MIller. 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.
Free to all PenWAG members; we request a guest contribution from non-members to defray expenses.
$10.00Add to cart
An online Zoom workshop featuring Karen MIller.
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.
$65.00Add to cart
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A simulcast (live and Zoom) hybrid seminar.
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.
Free to members; we request a $10 guest fee for non-members to help defray costs
Guest Registration:
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A simulcast (live and Zoom) hybrid workshop. Note there are now different prices for in-person vs zoom attendance.
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?
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
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A simulcast (live and Zoom) hybrid seminar, free to members.
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.
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A simulcast (live and Zoom) hybrid workshop.
Note there are now different prices for in-person vs zoom attendance.
Explore the accessible and fun process of cyanotype, an alternative photography method. Experiment along with others using flowers, plants and other objects to create striking blue patterns on fabric and paper treated with an emulsion and exposed to UV light.
$75.00Add to cart
Virtual (Zoom only):$65.00Add to cart
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An informal and fun event where PenWAG members (in-person and remote) share some of their most spectacular recent work!
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
Guest Registration:
$10.00Add to cart
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A live collaboration as we work to give back to our community! 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?
Our monthly just-for-fun Zoom schmoozefest! Log-in details are sent via [...]
The Stash Exchange is an in-person event at the Saratoga Senior Center.
Our annual opportunity to reduce (or grow) your stash of materials and hobnob with fellow PenWAG members!
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An online Zoom webinar
Margaret has painted and adorned fabric for costumes for the Lion King, Hadestown, Moulin Rouge, Wicked, Aladdin and many more. With over 30 years experience painting for Broadway shows, dance, arena events, ice shows and film, She will talk about the process – from a designer’s painted sketch, through samples, fittings, painting, paint corrections, to a finished costume. She specializes in applying metallic decoration on fabric and other surfaces. and will share sketches, working with drapers, white fittings, painted fabric samples and completed costumes.
Free to Members; Guest Registration:
$10.00Add to cart
An online (zoom) workshop. (Note there are now different prices for in-person vs zoom attendance.)
The use of foil is unique and fascinating! Participants will use glues and transfer sheets to add metallic interest to an existing garment or fabric that they provide. Margaret will guide with ideas and processes unique to using foil as well as other materials, including methods to use foil on both woven and stretch fabrics. Included with be education of creating wash-fastness pieces.
Virtual (Zoom only):
$65.00Add to cart
Our monthly just-for-fun Zoom schmoozefest! Log-in details are sent via [...]
A simulcast (live and Zoom) hybrid seminar
A simulcast (live and Zoom) hybrid workshop Note there are now different prices for in-person vs zoom attendance.
A simulcast (live and Zoom) hybrid seminar
Our monthly just-for-fun Zoom schmoozefest! Log-in details are sent via [...]