Learn two binding techniques with Erin Fletcher from Herringbone Bindery! The Cross Structure gets its name from the interlacing across the spine to bring the covers together. These modern bindings are rooted in techniques found in medieval structures and were created by Carmencho Arregui. Although there are several variations on the Cross Structure, we willContinue reading “The Cross Structure Bookbinding Workshop Series May 3 and 10”
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Oscar Winning Costume Designer, Ruth E. Carter, Joins Parallel Play Conference
Parallel Play includes presentations from featured speakers Ruth E. Carter and Nnenna Okore, as well as more than 15 hours of programming, spread across an entire week. January 27 – February 3, 2024 REGISTER NOW! https://www.surfacedesign.org/events-exhibits/conferences/sda-2024-conference-paralell-play/#registration
Free Live Virtual Talk: Intersections of textile art, disability, and care | 11.3.23 at 2pm ET
Join Surface Design Association to explore the intersections of art, disability, and care with four textile artists: Raisa Kabir, Ange Altenhofen, Francisco echo Eraso, and moderator, Elizabeth Kozlowski [SDA Journal Editor], in Shaping Space: A Conversation of Art, Disability, and Care.
Free 10.11 @ 2PM ET Textiles In Entertainment Talk
Textiles in Entertainment: The Woman King and Wakanda Forever
presented by Surface Design Association and Fiber With A Cause
The Story of Natural Dyes Documentary Online til August 15th
MAIWA DOCUMENTARYIN SEARCH OF LOST COLOURThe Story of Natural Dyes In Search of Lost Colour, travels the world to document the growing, harvesting, extraction and use of natural dyes. From the Bogolanfini mudprinting of Mali to the madder-root of Turkey, from cochineal insects to the rare shellfish purple, this documentary provides a look at someContinue reading “The Story of Natural Dyes Documentary Online til August 15th”
Call for Submissions!
Surface Design Association Journal Submissions Are you interested in submitting an article for Surface Design Journal? We truly value the work, viewpoints, and perspectives of our members and fiber community and would love to hear from you. Listed below are our themes, deadlines, and requirements for proposals! Please make sure to review all instructions carefully.Continue reading “Call for Submissions!”
Black History Month Panel
Join me as part of The Fearless Artist talk with 4 Black women creative entrepreneurs This Sunday! Sunday, February 27, 20222-3pm ESTRSVP: tinyurl.com/BlackWomenCreatives Our special guests have many years of experience across a variety of creative disciplines, and a wealth of knowledge to share on how to grow your business, push against any obstacles inContinue reading “Black History Month Panel”
Fiberuarychallenge
Get a chance to connect with fiber artists [knitter, crocheter, weaver, tapestry, amd more] all over the world on Instagram. Join the 8th Annual #Fiberuarychallenge – the entire month of February. Tag me if you participate @fiberwithacause.
Virtual Stitch-In Begins 2/9
Botanical Colors invites you to join them for the first Wednesday of every month for a year-long Virtual Stitch-In with textile designer + natural dye advocate Heidi Iverson for #Whatsthemeaning2022. We will start Wednesday, February 9th, 2022 at 9am Pacific/noon Eastern. As we find ourselves entering year three of the pandemic, join us monthly asContinue reading “Virtual Stitch-In Begins 2/9”
Mastermind Group for Craft Entrepreneurs
Craft Industry Alliance is offering a Mastermind Group. Deadline January 13th – you must be a member. It’s a good alliance to be a member of, either way, as it’s full of resources, workshops, and even a job board. ‘In our Mastermind Group program, you’ll gather twice a month online with a small group ofContinue reading “Mastermind Group for Craft Entrepreneurs”
Fiber With A Cause 