Current & Upcoming
January Lunchtime Fiber Open Studios
Jan 02, 2025 10:00AM—Jan 30, 2025 2:00PM
SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341
RegisterPlease join us for Lunchtime Fiber open studios! There will be plenty of time for show and tell, sharing of ideas and tips, problem-solving, and having fun. You can hang out with us at the SEFAA Center or join us virtually, whichever suits you best. So, drop in when you can and stay as long…
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Jan 21, 2025 7:00PM—8:00PM
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RegisterPlease join us for our January Book Club Meeting! We’ll discuss Marking Time with Fabric and Thread: Calendars, Diaries, and Journals within Your Fiber Craft by Tommye McClure Scanlin “Capturing Time Through Fiber Arts” by Tommye McClure Scanlin is a transformative guide for fiber crafters seeking to weave, stitch, or quilt their way through time. Focusing…
View MoreFunctional and Fun: Apron Sewing Workshop
Jan 26, 2025 1:00PM—5:00PM
SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341
RegisterJoin us for a hands-on sewing workshop where you’ll craft a custom apron tailored to your style with Katrina Stone. Designed for all skill levels, this class will teach you to handle medium-weight fabrics with techniques like mitered corners, seam reinforcement, and topstitching. You’ll also learn to attach ties and snaps for a perfect fit.…
View MoreRaw Wool: Now What?
Feb 01, 2025 10:00AM—1:00PM
SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341
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…
View MoreSewing Handmade Fabrics
Feb 05, 2025 6:30PM—Mar 12, 2025 7:30PM
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RegisterDiscover the art, craft, and history of handmade garments through this engaging and insightful five-week virtual class series. Led by renowned textile artist Liz Spear, this virtual lecture series offers a deep dive into nearly 50 years of creative work, intertwining skills, stories, and techniques that span the realms of weaving, wet felting, fashion design,…
View MoreStitching Time
Feb 05, 2025 7:00PM—8:00PM
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RegisterIf you hand stitch, this fun, free, monthly virtual gathering is for you. Share your work(s) in progress, seek and share creative and technical advice, and enjoy time with others who share your stitch passion. Sign up to receive the Zoom link and then grab your beverage of choice on the first Wednesday of each…
View More2025 SEFAA Annual Meeting & Fiber Free-for-All: A Night of Community and Creativity!
Feb 08, 2025 1:00PM—3:00PM
SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave Suite 103 Atlanta, GA 30341
RegisterJoin us for an afternoon that brings together SEFAA’s annual traditions with a fun and creative twist! Our 2025 Annual Meeting kicks off the afternoon, followed by our Fiber Free-for-All, an event you won’t want to miss. The Annual Meeting will begin at 1 PM, and you can attend in person at the SEFAA Center or virtually via Zoom…
View MoreAdventures in Paper Weaving
Feb 15, 2025 10:00AM—Feb 22, 2025 12:00PM
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RegisterAre you intrigued by the interplay of color, imagery, and texture? Ready to unleash your creativity through the versatile possibilities of weaving patterns? Join us for this two-session virtual class, where you’ll discover the art of paper weaving – a fun, fast, and loom-free way to stretch your artistic muscles! Use printed photos or beautifully…
View MoreFebruary Book Club Meeting
Feb 18, 2025 7:00PM—8:00PM
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RegisterPlease join us for our February Book Club Meeting! We’ll discuss Soulful Stitch: Finding Creativity in Crisis by Deena Beverley and Cas Holmes "Soulful Stitch" is a thoughtful, meditative guide that explores how creative textile art can soothe and comfort us during challenging times. Renowned British textile artists Cas Holmes and Deena Beverley, both known for their richly textured…
View MoreExplorations in Double Weave
Mar 02, 2025 11:00AM—1:00PM
SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave Suite 103 Atlanta, GA 30341
RegisterDouble weave is an ingenious weaving technique that enables you to create two-layered cloth while interconnecting and exchanging the layers. Join us to explore the versatility and creativity of this technique through a dynamic PowerPoint lecture supplemented with hands-on samples. Erika’s presentation will cover: a brief historical overview of double weave. the different types of…
View MoreA Journey of Weaving Traditional Coverlets
Apr 04, 2025 6:30PM—7:30PM
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RegisterEmbark on an incredible journey through the rich history of American textile art as Cassie Dickson shares her 40-year adventure in mastering traditional coverlet weaving. Coverlets are bed coverings that reached the height of their popularity in America between the 1830s and 1860s. Early coverlets were traditionally crafted with a plain-weave linen or cotton ground cloth and…
View MoreMake 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
RegisterDiscover the timeless craft of basket weaving in this relaxing, hands-on class, where you'll learn to create your very own wood-based basket. Led by expert instructor Bev Larson, whose passion for weaving spans over three decades, this class offers a welcoming environment for beginners and seasoned weavers alike. Throughout the session, you'll start with a…
View MoreRibs Your Way: An Introduction to Rib Basket Weaving
Apr 06, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM
SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341
RegisterExperience the timeless craft of rib basket weaving in this hands-on class where you'll learn to create your very own unique basket. Choose from a variety of rib basket styles, including the classic melon basket, the intricate Irish knitting basket, the traditional egg basket, or the whimsical hen basket. You'll gain valuable skills in rib…
View MorePaper and Fabric Marbling
Apr 19, 2025 9:00AM—Apr 20, 2025 4:00PM
SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341
RegisterDiscover the art and magic of marbling and create stunning patterns on fabric and paper in this engaging two-day introductory class! What You’ll Do: Day 1: Master foundational techniques, experiment with color and pattern, and explore traditional and modern designs. Day 2: Dive deeper into reproducing specific patterns, fine-tune color balance in the marbling tank, and…
View MoreHistoric Linens: A Weaver’s Research Journey
May 31, 2025 6:30PM—7:30PM
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RegisterSkip back in time with Cassie as she takes us on a deep dive into the world of antique linen textiles and the time-honored techniques that inspire her work today. She’ll guide us through the fascinating process of growing flax and processing the fiber using authentic 18th and 19th-century tools, including: an analysis of antique spun yarns…
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