Current & Upcoming
Intro to Marbling
Nov 11, 2023 9:00AM—Nov 12, 2023 4:00PM
SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341
RegisterMarbling is a fun way to create fabulous contemporary patterns on paper and fabric! This class will introduce you to the art of floating pigment on thickened water, manipulating the pigment in a variety of ways, and then carefully transferring/printing the resulting pattern to absorbent surfaces such as paper and fabric. You’ll learn about the materials needed for marbling…
View MoreSilk Dye Painting
Oct 21, 2023 1:00PM—Dec 16, 2023 4:00PM
SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341
RegisterOriginating in the Orient, silk dye painting is a beautiful textile art form that uses dye to create permanent vibrant colors on silk fabric. First-time registrants will learn many techniques for silk dye painting in this five-session class, focusing on the “serti” or resist-lines method and using a safe, water-based resist. You’ll work on 18″ x 18″…
View MoreAfrican Blues Opening Reception
Jul 22, 2023 6:00PM—8:00PM
SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341
Please join us for the opening of African Blues, an exhibition of indigo-resist textiles meticulously crafted by Nigerian textile artist, Gasali Adeyemo! Gasali will be joining us virtually to discuss his work, so you’ll have the opportunity to ask him questions about the yardage and garments on display, his designs, his methods, and his fascination with indigo. Free,…
View MoreAfrican Blues
Jul 07, 2023 10:00AM—Sep 30, 2023 4:00PM
SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341
On exhibit from July 7 through September 30, 2023 T 10-2, W-Sat 10-4, and by appointment Also, starting July 23rd, a selection of Gasali’s textiles will be available for sale. at the Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance 3420 W. Hospital Ave., Chamblee, GA 30341 678.235.4328 | info@fiberartsalliance.org African Blues is an exhibition of indigo-resist textiles meticulously crafted by Nigerian…
View MoreThe Joy of Gel Plate Printing
Aug 18, 2023 9:30AM—Aug 19, 2023 4:30PM
SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341
Gel plates are soft, translucent, and flexible plates used for transferring paint to paper – a low-tech, no-press-needed tool that generates truly exciting results! In this class, you’ll use gel plates, transfers, stencils, paints, inks, markers, mark-making tools, and more to make prints that can stand alone or be used for collage, book-making, or anything you’d use decorative paper for.…
View MoreMud Dyeing: Modern Fun with an Ancient Dye
Aug 12, 2023 10:00AM—4:30PM
Spend a day playing in the mud and deliberately staining fabrics! You’ll work with fermented clay, dirt, and some Japanese mud dyes, and with several fabrics and yarn. You’ll learn to pre-mordant your fabric/yarn using the Japanese Bengala method and you’ll experiment with painting, soaking, and other ways to add pattern. You’ll leave with your…
View MoreSilk Dye Painting for Everyone
Apr 08, 2023 1:00PM—4:00PM
SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341
Originating in the Orient, silk dye painting is a beautiful textile art form that uses dye to create permanent vibrant colors on silk fabric. First-time registrants will learn many techniques for silk dye painting in this five-session class, focusing on the “serti” or resist-lines method and using a safe, water-based resist. You’ll work on 18″ x 18″…
View MoreSilk Dye Painting
Jan 28, 2023 1:00PM—4:00PM
SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341
Originating in the Orient, silk dye painting is a beautiful textile art form that uses dye to create permanent vibrant colors on silk fabric. First-time registrants will learn many techniques for silk dye painting in this five-session class, focusing on the “serti” or resist-lines method and using a safe, water-based resist. You’ll work on 18″ x 18″…
View MoreSilk Dye Painting
Oct 01, 2022 1:00PM—4:00PM
SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341
Originating in the Orient, silk dye painting is a beautiful textile art form that uses dye to create permanent vibrant colors on silk fabric. Beginners will learn many techniques for silk dye painting in this five-session class, focusing on the “serti” or resist-lines method and using a safe, water-based resist. You’ll work on 18″ x 18″…
View MoreApril Book Club Meeting
Apr 19, 2022 7:00PM—8:00PM
Online
Please join us for our April Book Club Meeting! We’ll be discussing Textures from Nature in Textile Art: Natural inspiration for mixed-media and textile artists by Marian Jazmik. Acclaimed textile artist Marian Jazmik combines recycled and repurposed materials with traditional fabric and thread, turning a chance spotting of lichen on a tree trunk or a scattering of…
View MoreSilk Dye Painting
Jul 02, 2022 1:00PM—Aug 06, 2022 4:00PM
SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341
Originating in the Orient, silk dye painting is a beautiful textile art form that uses dye to create permanent vibrant colors on silk fabric. You’ll learn many techniques for silk dye painting in this five-session class, focusing on the “serti” or resist-lines method and using a safe, water-based resist. You’ll work on 18″ x 18″ silk squares…
View MoreBeginning Silk Painting
Nov 13, 2021 1:00PM—Nov 20, 2021 4:00PM
Try your hand at two different silk painting techniques in this two-session class for beginners! You’ll start session 1 with an overview of silk dyes and a quick painting demonstration. Then you’ll use a resist to draw or trace a design onto a small piece of silk, heat set it with an iron, and add glorious…
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