Upcoming Programs & Events
Reimagining an Ancient Textile Technique - Saturday, August 15
Artist Talk with Flóra Carlile-Kovács
1-2PM
Civic Garden Club
622 S. 2nd St. La Conner, WA 98257
Explore Flóra Carlile-Kovacs' process for creating Feltscapes, her solo show at the QFA Museum on view July 29th - October 11th. For millennia, felting has been used to make clothing, shelter, and household items; the method of combining wool fiber, soap, and water with vigorous kneading has remained largely unchanged over centuries. Carlile-Kovács reimagines the ancient technique into exquisitely colorful and textural contemporary fiber art, honoring tradition through innovation.
After the talk, join us for an Artist Reception at the QFA Museum with free admission and refreshments from 2pm-close.
Civic Garden Club
622 S. 2nd St. La Conner, WA 98257
Explore Flóra Carlile-Kovacs' process for creating Feltscapes, her solo show at the QFA Museum on view July 29th - October 11th. For millennia, felting has been used to make clothing, shelter, and household items; the method of combining wool fiber, soap, and water with vigorous kneading has remained largely unchanged over centuries. Carlile-Kovács reimagines the ancient technique into exquisitely colorful and textural contemporary fiber art, honoring tradition through innovation.
After the talk, join us for an Artist Reception at the QFA Museum with free admission and refreshments from 2pm-close.
Felted Cuffs with Pleated Silk Workshop with Flóra Carlile-Kovács - Sunday, August 16
9am-4pm
Civic Garden Club, 622 S. 2nd St, La Conner
Discover the ancient art of wet felting by creating a sculptural felted cuff! In this hands-on workshop, students will work with superfine merino wool and hand-dyed silk to create a richly textured and three-dimensional form. Using only soap, water, and gentle agitation, construct a durable felted cuff with beautifully pleated silk surfaces. This relaxed, seated workshop is suitable for all levels.
Civic Garden Club, 622 S. 2nd St, La Conner
Discover the ancient art of wet felting by creating a sculptural felted cuff! In this hands-on workshop, students will work with superfine merino wool and hand-dyed silk to create a richly textured and three-dimensional form. Using only soap, water, and gentle agitation, construct a durable felted cuff with beautifully pleated silk surfaces. This relaxed, seated workshop is suitable for all levels.
Sashiko Workshop with Penny Cheuk-Low - Saturday, August 29
10:30am-1:30pm
QFA Museum Annex
112 Morris Street, La Conner WA
Sashiko means “little stabs” in Japanese. This stitching technique was originally used in the cold rural areas of Northern Japan to sew layers of fabric together for warmth and strength. In this workshop, learn to stitch the traditional asanoha (hemp-leaf) pattern using unshin (rhythmic needle handling) technique. Gain an understanding of the historical background and design concepts of sashiko, as well as how to choose fabric and thread materials for future sashiko projects.
QFA Museum Annex
112 Morris Street, La Conner WA
Sashiko means “little stabs” in Japanese. This stitching technique was originally used in the cold rural areas of Northern Japan to sew layers of fabric together for warmth and strength. In this workshop, learn to stitch the traditional asanoha (hemp-leaf) pattern using unshin (rhythmic needle handling) technique. Gain an understanding of the historical background and design concepts of sashiko, as well as how to choose fabric and thread materials for future sashiko projects.
Introduction to Hand Brooms with Sarah Benson - Saturday, September 5th
12-3PM
QFA Museum Side Yard
703 South 2nd Street, La Conner WA
Learn to weave your own turkey wing and hawk's tail hand brooms in this introductory, hands-on class. We will discuss the tools, materials, and techniques for crafting beautiful and functional brooms.
Sweep out your corners in style!
Participants will leave with two completed hand brooms. Open to all beginners. Please be aware that broom making is a physical task and moderate hand strength is recommended.
QFA Museum Side Yard
703 South 2nd Street, La Conner WA
Learn to weave your own turkey wing and hawk's tail hand brooms in this introductory, hands-on class. We will discuss the tools, materials, and techniques for crafting beautiful and functional brooms.
Sweep out your corners in style!
Participants will leave with two completed hand brooms. Open to all beginners. Please be aware that broom making is a physical task and moderate hand strength is recommended.
Fall Color Harvest Dye with Sulai Lopez - Saturday, September 12
10AM-1PM
QFA Museum Side Yard
703 S. 2nd St. La Conner, WA 98257
It's harvest time! Come gather flowers from the garden and preserve summer's sacred color for the dark months ahead. Participants will experiment with bundle dyeing, flower pounding, and vat dyeing using materials from the dye garden: marigolds, cosmos, coreopsis, scabiosa (pincushion flowers), black hopi sunflower seeds, fresh leaf indigo, along with a couple modifiers. Take home beautiful and unique wearable art along with an understanding of how to naturally dye textiles on your own!
QFA Museum Side Yard
703 S. 2nd St. La Conner, WA 98257
It's harvest time! Come gather flowers from the garden and preserve summer's sacred color for the dark months ahead. Participants will experiment with bundle dyeing, flower pounding, and vat dyeing using materials from the dye garden: marigolds, cosmos, coreopsis, scabiosa (pincushion flowers), black hopi sunflower seeds, fresh leaf indigo, along with a couple modifiers. Take home beautiful and unique wearable art along with an understanding of how to naturally dye textiles on your own!
Intro to Hand Quilting with Jane Burleigh - Sat, October 10th
12pm-3pm
QFA Museum Education Annex
112 Morris St. La Conner, WA
This workshop offers a gentle introduction to quilt-making through the creation of a small quilt or pieced sampler. Students will learn both hand piecing and quilting techniques.
We will also explore composition, fabric selection, a brief history of the craft in the United States, and what exactly defines a quilt. Students will leave with a finished piece and the confidence and skills to begin a full-size quilt or to finish vintage quilt tops on their own.
This class is suitable for absolute beginners as well as seasoned fiber artists who want to try quilting or brush up on their skills.
QFA Museum Education Annex
112 Morris St. La Conner, WA
This workshop offers a gentle introduction to quilt-making through the creation of a small quilt or pieced sampler. Students will learn both hand piecing and quilting techniques.
We will also explore composition, fabric selection, a brief history of the craft in the United States, and what exactly defines a quilt. Students will leave with a finished piece and the confidence and skills to begin a full-size quilt or to finish vintage quilt tops on their own.
This class is suitable for absolute beginners as well as seasoned fiber artists who want to try quilting or brush up on their skills.
Boro Stitching Workshop with Penny Cheuk-Low - Sat, Oct 17th
10:30am-1:30pm
QFA Museum Education Annex
112 Morris St. La Conner, WA
Boro means “tattered” or “scrappy” clothing in Japanese. In the cold rural areas of Northern Japan, old clothing was often repeatedly mended and patched by stitching layers of fabric scraps together for warmth and strength. This style of mended textiles came to be called boro.
Workshop participants will be introduced to the historical background and design concepts of boro, usage of a sashiko needle, introduction to a variety of stitching techniques, and hands-on instruction to arrange and stitch a boro-style fabric piece.
QFA Museum Education Annex
112 Morris St. La Conner, WA
Boro means “tattered” or “scrappy” clothing in Japanese. In the cold rural areas of Northern Japan, old clothing was often repeatedly mended and patched by stitching layers of fabric scraps together for warmth and strength. This style of mended textiles came to be called boro.
Workshop participants will be introduced to the historical background and design concepts of boro, usage of a sashiko needle, introduction to a variety of stitching techniques, and hands-on instruction to arrange and stitch a boro-style fabric piece.
