Are you inspired by landscapes but don’t paint? Use wool and other fibers to create your favorite landscape instead! In this 1/2-day class, you’ll use felting needles to secure fibers to commercial prefelt and then complete your work of art with a fast and easy (i.e., non-labor-intensive!) wet felting process. You’ll receive your own reusable felting kit (bubble…

Please join us for our May 2023 Book Club Meeting! We’ll be discussing The Dressmakers of Auschwitz: The True Story of the Women Who Sewed to Survive by Lucy Adlington. At the height of the Holocaust twenty-five young inmates of the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp—mainly Jewish women and girls—were selected to design, cut, and sew…

Please join us for the opening of our Square Foot Fiber Art Pin Up Show 2023! This fun exhibition is open to everyone and free to enter. The only two rules are that entries must be 12″ x 12″ or smaller (or, 12″ x 12″ x 12″ for 3-D entries) and they must include at least…

Boro are a class of Japanese textiles that have been mended or patched together. The term is derived from Japanese boroboro, meaning something tattered or repaired. Sashiko is a stitching technique, often employed in the creation of boro. It can be as simple as a running stitch holding two pieces of cloth together. Wabi-sabi is…

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…

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…

Once you’ve mastered the art of handspinning, have some fun and dip your toes into the wonderful world of art yarn or novelty yarn spinning! This two-day, fast-paced class will teach you how to confidently spin well-constructed, fanciful yarn. You’ll learn basic skills including fiber preparation, core spinning, using add-ins, and spinning locks plus extra techniques…

Learn to knit with twinkly fairy lights and leave with a magical wall hanging! Knitting with wire requires some stitch adjustments and a little patience, but you’ll be off on a new light-filled adventure in no time. Think night lights, ornaments, 3D sculptures, hem/neckline trim, head/hat bands … you can add a bit of warm,…

Please join us for our April 2023 Book Club Meeting! We’ll be discussing Worn Stories by Emily Spivack. Everyone has a memoir in miniature in at least one piece of clothing. In Worn Stories, Emily Spivack has collected over sixty of these clothing-inspired narratives from cultural figures and talented storytellers. First-person accounts range from the…

It’s easier than you think to sew beautiful, realistic fabric landscapes! In this class, you’ll work with a kit of pre-curated fabrics, selecting how they are arranged and the design of your landscape. You’ll learn how to use color and perspective correctly, how to add stitched elements like trees, grasses, and flowers, and how to select appropriate fabrics for future projects. You’ll…

Please join us to celebrate Angie Knowles and her exhibition, Reflections: Shibori Color Stories. This new series of Itajimi Shibori (a dyeing technique using pieces of wood clamped together around sections of folded fabric to resist the dye in particular shapes) reflects Angie’s interest in opposing forces – how opposites complement and complete each other and the delicate…

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″…

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…

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…

Don’t miss the fun and excitement of conquering a mountain of recent donations for the SEFAA Shop! Knitting and weaving yarn, fabric, books, supplies, and equipment all need to be sorted and priced. We’ll provide pricing guidelines/supplies and an abundance of plastic bags. You choose a table and dive into the sorting and pricing. With…

Wool embellishment is a fun way to add dimensionality and interest to your designs – modern or primitive – so give this portable and easy textile technique a try! Start by attaching wool circles to your background fabric and then lean/practice a variety of basic embellishment stitches – backstitch, bullion knot, chain stitch, fly and closed fly stitch, French knots,…

Macrame is a decorative knotting craft that can be used to easily create beautiful and functional pieces of art to decorate your home. In this class, you’ll make a gorgeous wall hanging while learning the five macrame knots that are the foundation of every macrame project – Larks Head, Square Knot, Half Square Knot Sinnet, Double Half…

A fun and cheap way to clear out and make sure your textile goodies go to appreciative new homes. Just reserve a table, sell your stash, and keep ALL your sale proceeds! Fiber Flea Market 2023 will be Saturday, June 3, 2023. Tables are 6′ x 2.5′ and include up to 2 chairs. Reservations will…

Please join us for our March 2023 Book Club Meeting! We’ll be discussing A Common Thread: A Collection of Quilts by Gwen Marston. Explore a life lived in stitches and witness the aesthetic evolution of a treasured quiltmaking artist. Immerse yourself in the beauty of detailed, up-close photos that will inspire and delight you. Revel…

You are encouraged to enter this fun, free exhibition of small-format textiles. Have fun creating a small something – it doesn’t matter how old you are, where you live, your level of expertise, what textile technique (or techniques) you prefer, or whether or not you are a SEFAA member. But don’t delay, the April 26th deadline…

Please join us to hear Atlanta fiber artist Sally C. Garner talk about the development of her newest series of works for her upcoming solo show Interference: Interwoven. This body of sculptural fiber work reflects on the potential dangers of manipulative human interference with natural processes in the environment. Using weaving as a symbol for mankind’s…

On exhibit from March 3 through April 26, 2023 M, W, F from 10 am to 4 pm; T, Th from 10 am to 2 pm; and by appointment at the Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance 678.235.4328 | info@fiberartsalliance.org Reflections: Shibori Color Stories is an exhibition of the colorful work of mixed-media textile artist Angie Knowles. Enjoy…

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…

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…

Learn to weave sturdy bands with an inkle loom – a simple, easy-to-use, and portable loom. You’ll learn to warp an inkle loom, read inkle patterns, and weave an inkle band. Pick your colors and your pattern(s) and leave with a band you can use for trim, a choker, a dog leash, a guitar/purse strap, or ……

Please join us for our February 2023 Book Club Meeting! We’ll be discussing By Her Own Design: A Novel of Ann Lowe, Fashion Designer to the Social Register by Piper Huguley. The incredible untold story of how Ann Lowe rose above personal struggles and racial prejudice to design and create Jackie Kennedy’s famous wedding dress. Raised in…

Improv piecing is a method of creating that involves work, chance, technique, exploration, and tenacity. We are going to explore all of these things within the perimeters of a game. Roll the dice, spin the wheel, pick your category. This workshop is a full exploration of letting go of expectations and embracing the unknown. Maria…

Please join us for our 2023 Annual Meeting on Friday, February 17th at 6.30 pm. This year you can join in person at the SEFAA Center or virtually on Zoom. Just register to receive the Zoom link if you choose to join us from the comfort of your home. The meeting will be a short and…

Please join us virtually as quilt Artist Maria Shell shares her work from her first stitches to her most recent pieces along with some fun stories about trying to quilt while raising three boys in the wild lands of Alaska. Maria’s work is grounded in the tradition of American patchwork but also connects to both…

Boro are a class of Japanese textiles that have been mended or patched together. The term is derived from Japanese boroboro, meaning something tattered or repaired. Sashiko is a stitching technique, often employed in the creation of boro. It can be as simple as a running stitch holding two pieces of cloth together. Wabi-sabi is…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Bricolage is simply using what you have to make something new. Most of us have an inventory of craft supplies, fabrics/clothes we no longer wear, and household items we no longer use just waiting for a project. So, let’s make it happen! In this class – which is also a challenge – you’ll find the…

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″…

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…

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…

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…

Please join us for our January 2023 Book Club Meeting! We’ll be discussing Embroidering Her Truth: Mary, Queen of Scots and the Language of Power by Clare Hunter. At her execution Mary, Queen of Scots wore red. Widely known as the color of strength and passion, it was in fact worn by Mary as the Catholic symbol…

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…

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…

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…

January 9 – February 28, 2023 M, W, F from 10 am to 4 pm; T, Th from 10 am to 2 pm; and by appointment Opening Reception: January 20th from 5 to 7 pm Gallery Tour with Artist: February 25th from 6 to 8 pm From the Beginning Until Now – Two Decades of…

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…

Choosing eco-friendly materials and working with sustainable suppliers are good places to start minimizing your creative environmental impact. But, there are other considerations: What are you making? Why are you making it? How will you use and care for what you make? What will ultimately happen to what you make? Please join us virtually as…

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…

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…

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…

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…