Current & Upcoming
Homegrown Dye Garden Project
Jan 04, 2023—Dec 31, 2023
RegisterJoin our Homegrown Dye Garden Project and be part of a community growing natural dyestuffs. Your involvement can be as big or small as you would like – a full dye garden or a pot on your porch. We’ll support you throughout the growing season with information including plant suggestions, growing tips, how to preserve…
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 MoreCall for Entries: SEFAA Members’ Exhibit
Aug 15, 2023 12:00AM—Sep 29, 2023 4:00PM
SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave, Ste 103 Chamblee, GA 30341
Calling all individual SEFAA members: You are encouraged to enter one of your handmade items in the SEFAA Members’ Exhibit! There are just two easy steps to complete before the September 29th deadline – submit the online registration form and deliver/send your entry to the SEFAA Center. It is free to enter, and all entries will…
View MoreSeptember Lunchtime Fiber Open Studios
Sep 05, 2023 10:00AM—Sep 28, 2023 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 you can join us virtually, whichever suits you best. So, drop in when you can and stay for as…
View MoreNuno Felt Scarf in a Day
Sep 24, 2023 11:00AM—4:30PM
SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341
RegisterNuno felt scarves are extremely lightweight, beautiful, and so much fun to wear! In this class, you’ll layer small amounts of wool and other embellishment materials onto a silk base fabric, add some soapy water, and apply friction to entangle your embellishments with your base fabric. And, voila! you’ll have a beautifully textured Nuno felt…
View MoreCreative Mending for Knits
Oct 01, 2023 1:00PM—4:30PM
SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave Chamblee, GA 30341
RegisterLearn skills for mending knitted fabrics – everything from store-bought T-shirts to hand-knit sweaters and socks. We’ll try out techniques including duplicate stitch for invisible and decorative fixes, hand stitches that stretch for patches and hems, and a few more surprises. Everyone is welcome in this workshop, from beginners to fiber artists looking for ways…
View MoreOctober Lunchtime Fiber Open Studios
Oct 03, 2023 10:00AM—Oct 31, 2023 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 you can join us virtually, whichever suits you best. So, drop in when you can and stay for as…
View MoreSEFAA Members’ Exhibit
Oct 04, 2023 10:00AM—Dec 30, 2023 4:00PM
SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341
On exhibit from October 4 through December 30, 2023 T 10-2, W-Sat 10-4, and by appointment at the Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance 3420 W. Hospital Ave., Chamblee, GA 30341 678.235.4328 | info@fiberartsalliance.org The SEFAA Members’ Exhibit is the first exhibit to showcase the creativity and talent of individual SEFAA members who were invited to submit a…
View MoreStitching Time
Oct 04, 2023 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 MoreSEFAA Members’ Exhibit Opening Reception
Oct 07, 2023 2:00PM—4:00PM
SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341
RegisterPlease join us for the opening of our SEFAA Members’ Exhibit, the first exhibit to showcase the creativity and talent of individual SEFAA members. Members were invited to submit a single artwork, and there are over two dozen entries to delight, amaze, and inspire you! This gathering celebrates both our talented artists and their amazing…
View MoreOctober Book Club Meeting
Oct 17, 2023 7:00PM—8:00PM
Online
RegisterPlease join us for our October 2023 Book Club Meeting! We’ll be discussing The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin. Rick Rubin is known for creating a space where artists of all different genres and traditions can hone in on who they really are and what they really offer. He has made a practice…
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 MoreLearn to Spin: Basics for Beginners
Oct 22, 2023 10:00AM—12:00PM
SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341
RegisterIn this three-session class, you’ll learn how to spin a continuous, stable yarn and you’ll learn the basics of plying and finishing a skein of handspun yarn. You’ll also learn about spinning wheel mechanics, how to care for your wheel, the basics of twist and its impact on your yarn, and how to skein and tie…
View MoreFelt a Bowl on a Ball!
Oct 22, 2023 1:00PM—5:00PM
SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341
RegisterWet felting a 3D object usually involves placing a flat pliable piece of plastic known as a resist between two layers of wool to keep them from bonding together. In this class, though, you’ll use an inflatable ball (a 3-D resist!) to create a stunning, seamless bowl with structure and stability. Say goodbye to irregularly-shaped…
View MoreCurator Tour of the Sonya Clark: We Are Each Other Exhibition
Oct 31, 2023 12:00PM—1:00PM
High Museum of Art 1280 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, GA 30309
RegisterJoin us for a Halloween treat! SEFAA and TASA are joining together for a curator-led tour of Sonya Clark: We are Each Other, a major traveling exhibition of work by pioneering fiber artist Sonya Clark. Clark is acclaimed for using everyday fiber materials, such as hair, flags, and found fabric, and a range of textile techniques including…
View MoreWoodsy Vessels
Nov 09, 2023 10:00AM—Nov 10, 2023 4:30PM
SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave. Chamblee, GA 30341
RegisterCreate a fabulous felt vessel resembling a forest floor in this two-day class! Start by wet felting around a flat resist to create a seamless, hollow, shape. Then, create visual interest and a highly textured surface by exploring a myriad of embellishment methods. Watching your flat felt pieces become a three-dimensional, woodsy vessel is magical!…
View MoreIntro 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…
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