image of a purple star in a pooled spotlight, with 3 balls at it's "feet". a second spotlight illuminates the text "Show and Tell Spectacular"

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

July 2026 Monday Muse

July 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PDT

Our monthly just-for-fun Zoom schmoozefest! Log-in details are sent via email to all Active PenWAG Members

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?

August 2026 Monday Muse

August 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PDT

Our monthly just-for-fun Zoom schmoozefest! Log-in details are sent via email to all Active PenWAG Members

September 12, 2026 | In-Person Event: Stash Exchange!

September 12 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm PDT

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!

September 2026 Monday Muse

September 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PDT

Our monthly just-for-fun Zoom schmoozefest! Log-in details are sent via email to all Active PenWAG Members

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

October 2026 Monday Muse

October 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PDT

Our monthly just-for-fun Zoom schmoozefest! Log-in details are sent via email to all Active PenWAG Members

A simulcast (live and Zoom) hybrid seminar

November 14, 2026 | Linda Schmidt In-Person Workshop: Fire! – Creating Mystical Fabric

November 14, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - December 31, 2029 @ 4:00 pm PST

An in-person only workshop

A simulcast (live and Zoom) hybrid seminar

Monday Muse (template)

January 21, 2030 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PST

Our monthly just-for-fun Zoom schmoozefest! Log-in details are sent via email to all Active PenWAG Members