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Love Your Blending Board

May 17, 2025 1:00PM—4:00PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave Suite 103 Chamblee, GA 30341

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Think the blending board is just for rolags? Think again! You can card rolags and other roll-ups, roving, batts, and more with this powerhouse tool, and this class will show you how. With a few budget-friendly accessories and Debbie’s expert tips, you’ll learn to maximize your board’s potential. Expect hands-on fun, plenty of fiber to take…

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Spinning Cotton with a Charka

May 31, 2025 12:00AM—4:00PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341

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Cotton spinning is for everyone! In this class, you’ll learn to spin cotton on a charkha, a portable spinning wheel that originated in India. Charkhas are ideal for spinning very short fibers like cotton since each rotation of the drive wheel inserts a high amount of twist into the yarn you are spinning. In this…

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Beaded Kumihimo Bracelet

Jun 01, 2025 9:00AM—1:00PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341

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Kumihimo is an ancient Japanese braiding technique traditionally used to create decorative silk cords. Today, many materials are used for kumihimo braids – from yarn and ribbon to leather cords – and beads are often incorporated for extra bling. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how this versatile technique can be used to create everything…

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Stars and Nines – Beginning Quilting

Jun 15, 2025 1:00PM—Jul 20, 2025 4:00PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341

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Ready to dive into the world of quilting? Join us for a fun, hands-on quilting adventure that’s perfect for beginners and anyone looking to take their skills to the next level! Over five engaging sessions, you will learn the essentials of quilting, while creating a stunning Stars and Nines Quilt (44” x 57”). What’s in store?…

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Felt Fabulous Flowers!

Jul 18, 2025 6:30PM—8:30PM

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Learn how to wet felt a beautiful flower in this fun online class. Then, wear your flowers in your hair, pin them to your outfit, or create an everlasting bouquet. The possibilities are endless! Start by laying out your wool roving and embellishment materials. Then use water, soap, and a bit of agitation to turn your roving…

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Fabulous Felt and Nuno-Felt Hats

Jul 27, 2025 10:00AM—Jul 28, 2025 4:00PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave Suite 103 Chamblee, GA 30341

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Unleash your creativity in this immersive two-day class where you’ll transform raw fibers into stunning felt hats! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced feltmaker, this class will spark your imagination and expand your skills while you create wearable sculptures that blend functionality and artistry. You’ll learn the fundamentals of wet felting—from selecting and preparing…

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Beginners Quilt Binding

Aug 17, 2025 1:00PM—4:00PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341

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Ready to add the perfect finishing touch to your quilt? Join us for a fun, hands-on binding basics class that will have you binding like a pro in just three hours! Learn how to: Cut double-fold binding using various techniques – on the bias, cross-grain, and straight-of-grain. Create a continuous binding strip with ease. Master…

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Spinning Cotton with a Charka

Aug 23, 2025 1:00PM—5:00PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341

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Cotton spinning is for everyone! In this class, you’ll learn to spin cotton on a charkha, a portable spinning wheel that originated in India. Charkhas are ideal for spinning very short fibers like cotton since each rotation of the drive wheel inserts a high amount of twist into the yarn you are spinning. In this…

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Raw Wool: Now What?

Sep 06, 2025 10:00AM—1:00PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341

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Dive into the fascinating world of wool processing in this hands-on, action-packed class! From fleece to fiber, you’ll learn the secrets of assessing raw wool like a pro, skirting, picking, and sorting with precision, and mastering the perfect washing techniques for different wool types and uses. Discover expert tips for storing wool to keep it…

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Bead Felted Tapestry Crochet Bag

Sep 20, 2025 12:30PM—4:30PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave Suite 103 Chamblee, GA 30341

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Explore the magic of bead tapestry crochet combined with wet felting! Tapestry crochet allows you to create intricate patterns by working with multiple yarn colors at the same time, switching between them to form your design. Bead tapestry crochet adds an extra dimension—beads are pre-strung onto individual yarns and incorporated into select stitches. In this…

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Flat Tapestry Crochet

Sep 21, 2025 12:30AM—4:30PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave Suite 103 Chamblee, GA 30341

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Flat tapestry crochet is a versatile colorwork technique that allows you to create intricate, multi-colored designs while working back and forth in rows. Unlike traditional crochet, where the back of the stitch appears on every other row, flat tapestry crochet ensures that only the front of each stitch is visible on the face of your…

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Designing Artists’ Books

Sep 27, 2025 1:00PM—Sep 28, 2025 4:00PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341

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Learn the essentials of bookbinding in this hands-on class! You’ll explore a variety of binding techniques, including: Strap-Bound Book – A distinctive binding where pages are secured between the covers with straps. Flag Book (Single & Double) –sculptural book based on an accordion book with papers (flags) glued to one or both sides of the accordion. Back-to-Back…

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Carve It, Print It, Repeat It

Oct 17, 2025 10:00AM—Oct 19, 2025 1:00PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341

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Discover the fun of creating your own printed fabrics! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to design, carve, ink, and print your own blocks with confidence. Using simple, affordable tools and soft rubber blocks that carve easily, you’ll build skills that last a lifetime. You’ll work with high-quality, water-based textile pigments that become permanent…

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Block Printed Tote Bags

Nov 14, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341

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Learn the fundamentals of block printing in this fun introductory class! You’ll design and carve your own printmaking block and then use it to print on paper and a canvas tote bag. In the process, you’ll fall in love with the ancient technique of block printing. What to expect: How to transfer your simple design…

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Eco-print and Needle Felt a Wall Hanging

Nov 15, 2025 10:00AM—Nov 16, 2025 4:00PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341

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Craft a stunning wall hanging in this two-day beginner-friendly class while you learn to combine two magical techniques – eco printing and needle felting! On Day 1, you’ll dive into eco-printing, using plant materials to transfer prints from nature onto an 18″ x 24″ piece of raw silk. You’ll also learn how to use a dye…

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Posament Buttons

Dec 13, 2025 1:00PM—5:00PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341

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Posament buttons are decorative, hand-crafted buttons with roots in 18th-century Europe, where they were most commonly seen on men’s garments. These embellishments were made by wrapping colorful thread around shaped forms—often wooden—and arranging the thread into geometric patterns. Although the tradition faded with the rise of metal buttons in the early 20th century, posament buttons…

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Past | Archive

Paper and Fabric Marbling

Apr 19, 2025 9:00AM—Apr 20, 2025 4:00PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341

Ribs Your Way: An Introduction to Rib Basket Weaving

Apr 06, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341

Make it Your Way Basket: An Introduction to Basket Weaving

Apr 05, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341

Fabric Art Jewelry

Mar 22, 2025 1:00PM—Mar 23, 2025 5:00PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave Suite 103 Chamblee, GA 30341

Experiment with Reverse Dyeing

Mar 21, 2025 9:30AM—4:30PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave Suite 103 Chamblee, GA 30341

Ice Dying

Mar 09, 2025 4:00PM—7:00PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave Suite 103 Chamblee, GA 30341