Two-Day Workshops
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Date: November 7-8, 2026
Ou Cao, Felting a Top Time: Saturday 1-5, Sunday 9-5 Location: Blatchford Rug Cleaning Co., 7848 Silverton Ave., Suite J, San Diego Fee: $200 members, $225 nonmembers $45 materials fee to be paid directly to instructor if you choose to use Ou’s materials Join me for a two-day creative journey into the art of felt making and surface design. Day 1: We’ll begin by drafting a simple pattern based on your own measurements. Then, you’ll learn how to lay out wool and viscose in delicate, airy layers that transform into soft, wearable felt. Day 2: We’ll play with surface design—using dyes and leaves to create organic textures and patterns that make each piece truly one of a kind. By the end of the workshop, you’ll head home with a beautiful, hand-felted and hand-dyed top that you designed and created yourself. Materials students should provide: wool roving, viscose and silk fiber, wet felting sprinkler, bubble wrap, pool noodle, plastic sheet, net fabric, old bath towels and nylon stockings, reusable cloth wipes Instructor will provide: dye, wooden foot massager, buckets, portable cooktop, cooking pot, bowls/cups, measuring tapes, oil marker, scissors, black plastic sheet Ou Cao is a fiber artist with a background in both painting and textile art, bringing together fine art and craftsmanship in her wearable pieces. Her current work combines hand-felting and dyeing techniques to create garments that celebrate texture, color, and organic form. She is excited to share her creative process and guide participants in making their own one-of-a-kind felted tops. Maximum Participants: 4 Skill Level: for all skill levels |
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Date: February 6-7, 2027
Rebecca Smith, Transparency Weaving Time: Saturday 1-5, Sunday 9-5 Location: Blatchford Rug Cleaning Co., 7848 Silverton Ave., Suite J, San Diego Fee: $200 members, $225 nonmembers “Transparency weaving” is a decorative form of weaving that weaves tapestry-style inlay into a sheer ground cloth. The workshop will appeal to tapestry weavers who want to use their skills in a new way, and to multi-shaft weavers interested in decorative wall hangings and window coverings. Students will learn tapestry-based techniques for weaving pictorial or geometric designs. Advanced techniques will be introduced for manipulating the inlay to create layered transparency. Students can create their own designs or choose from a variety of designs provided by the instructor. Ideas for how to effectively display transparent weavings will be discussed. Materials students should provide: Prior to the workshop, students will warp their looms following instructions that will be emailed three weeks prior to the workshop date. The instructions will guide you to warp your loom using 16/1 linen at 15 epi, or 16/2 linen at 12 epi. Be sure you have the correct dent reed for your sett; reed substitution is highly discouraged. A warp of 12 inches wide and 2 yards long is adequate for the workshop. Students should bring extra warp yarn to use as ground weft, and a selection of yarns to use for inlay. Inlay weft can be any fiber. Fairly fine but not super fine will work best. Note about looms: 4-harness looms are ideal for weaving transparencies. Rigid heddle looms are adaptable. Frame/tapestry looms present multiple issues and are discouraged. Guild member Rebecca Smith is a nationally recognized weaver and instructor. Her recently published book, Transparency Weaving: A Guide to Creating Sheer Textiles, was published in August 2026 and is available for purchase worldwide. More about her work can be found at rebeccasmithtapestry.com. |
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Date: April 3-4, 2027
Ghermayn Baker, Traditional Hand Caning on a Footstool Time: Saturday 1-5, Sunday 9-5 Location: Blatchford Rug Cleaning Co., 7848 Silverton Ave., Suite J, San Diego Fee: $200 members, $225 nonmembers Discover the timeless craft of traditional hand-woven chair caning as you learn the classic 7-step technique while creating a beautiful woven footstool. Guided by Ghermayn Baker of Point by Point Studio, you'll explore the history of caning and the use of rattan as a weaving material, its practical applications, and why this enduring craft continues to be valued today. Enjoy a hands-on experience that encourages creativity and offers a chance to slow down while working with natural materials. Leave with a finished footstool that's both functional and a unique handmade piece for your home. Materials students should provide: towel or washcloth, small clippers or scissors for cutting. Materials Instructor will provide: pre-assembled footstool, cane, wooden pegs, awl, and a take-home instruction booklet Materials fee of $40 will be paid directly to the instructor. Ghermayn Baker and Christina Powers founded Point by Point Studio in Long Beach, CA in 2022. Point by Point Studio preserves and expands the practice of weaving by creating opportunities for people to learn, practice, make, and repair. |
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