Current & Upcoming

Homegrown Dye Garden Project

Jan 04, 2023—Dec 31, 2023

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Join 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…

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African 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…

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Call 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…

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September Lunchtime Fiber Open Studios

Sep 05, 2023 10:00AM—Sep 28, 2023 2:00PM

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

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Please 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…

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Nuno Felt Scarf in a Day

Sep 24, 2023 11:00AM—4:30PM

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

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Nuno 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…

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Creative Mending for Knits

Oct 01, 2023 1:00PM—4:30PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave Chamblee, GA 30341

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Learn 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…

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October Lunchtime Fiber Open Studios

Oct 03, 2023 10:00AM—Oct 31, 2023 2:00PM

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

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Please 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…

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SEFAA 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…

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Stitching Time

Oct 04, 2023 7:00PM—8:00PM

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If 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…

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SEFAA Members’ Exhibit Opening Reception

Oct 07, 2023 2:00PM—4:00PM

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

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Please 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…

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October Book Club Meeting

Oct 17, 2023 7:00PM—8:00PM

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Please 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…

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Silk Dye Painting

Oct 21, 2023 1:00PM—Dec 16, 2023 4:00PM

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

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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″…

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Learn to Spin: Basics for Beginners

Oct 22, 2023 10:00AM—12:00PM

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

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In 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…

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Felt a Bowl on a Ball!

Oct 22, 2023 1:00PM—5:00PM

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

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Wet 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…

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Curator 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

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Join 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…

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Woodsy Vessels

Nov 09, 2023 10:00AM—Nov 10, 2023 4:30PM

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

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Create 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!…

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Intro to Marbling

Nov 11, 2023 9:00AM—Nov 12, 2023 4:00PM

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

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Marbling 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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Past | Archive

September Book Club Meeting

Sep 19, 2023 7:00PM—8:00PM

Online

Traditional Yoruba Indigo Resist Dyeing Techniques

Sep 09, 2023 10:00AM—Sep 11, 2023 5:00PM

SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave Chamblee, GA 30341

Stitching Time

Sep 06, 2023 7:00PM—8:00PM

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New Member Show & Tell Party

Sep 02, 2023 2:00PM—4:00PM

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

Beginning Sashiko Take 2

Aug 27, 2023 1:00PM—3:00PM

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

The Joy of Gel Plate Printing

Aug 18, 2023 9:30AM—Aug 19, 2023 4:30PM

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