Fiber and Materials Studies Series
November 15, 2023 – March 9, 2024
Bath House Cultural Center
521 E. Lawther Dr. Dallas, TX 75218
The Fiber and Material Studies Series invites participants to experiment with the medium of fibers during several workshops and events at the Bath House Cultural Center. Activities in this series are led by Dallas-Fort Worth artists and will focus on techniques and materials consisting of natural or synthetic fiber. Fiber media includes fabric, yarn, reed, thread, and a wide range of materials and media. All events are free, space is limited, and registration is required.
Schedule of Events
- November 15, Wednesday – Sarita Westrup, Mini Basket, 1:00-3:00 PM, Adults, Registration full.
- November 16, Thursday – VET, Fabric Collage, 1:00-3:00 PM, Adults, Registration full.
- November 29, Wednesday – Dorothy Villarreal and Ernesto Diaz, Jr., CRAFT CIRCLE, 7:30-9:30 PM, Adults, No registration required. More information is below.
- January 13, Saturday – Rhianna Mack, Upcycling Fashion and Crafts, 1:00 – 3:00 PM, Adults and Kids, Registration full.
- January 18, Thursday – SooMi Han, Vinyl Imaging on Textiles, 7:30 – 9:30 PM, Adults, Registration full.
- January 27, Saturday – June Covington, Frame Loom Weaving, 1:00-4:00 PM, Adults, Registration full.
- January 31, Wednesday – Dorothy Villarreal and Ernesto Diaz, Jr., CRAFT CIRCLE, 7:30-9:30 PM, No registration required. More information is here.
- February 3, Saturday, Niki Dionne, Pom-Pom Making, Sally Ackerman, Finger Knitting, Corasonora, Fabric Cyanotypes, Family Arts Bash, 12:00-3:00 PM, Kids, No registration required. More information here.
- February 3, Saturday – Ofelia Alvarenga, Code Stitch: Adult Sewing Class, 3:00-6:00 PM, Adults, Registration full.
- February 3- March 9, 2024, Soft Bones Exhibition, Opening Reception: February 3, 2024, 6:00-9:00 PM.
- February 10, Saturday – Sally Ackerman, Intro to Crochet, 1:00-4:00 PM, Adults, Registration full.
- February 17, Saturday – Niki Dionne, Needle Felting 3D objects, 1:00-3:00 PM, Adults, Registration full.
- February 22, Thursday – Ashley Lee, Intro to Knitting, 7:30 – 9:00 PM, Adults, Registration full.
- February 28, Wednesday – Dorothy Villarreal and Ernesto Diaz, Jr., CRAFT CIRCLE, 7:30-9:30 PM, Adults, No registration required. More information is here.
February 22, Thursday – Ashley Lee, Intro to Knitting, 7:30-9:00 PM, Adults. Registration full.
Class description: Learn how to knit in this beginner workshop! We’ll start with the basics – how to cast on and knit. You’ll leave with yarn, a pair of needles, and the resources to continue your knitting journey! Alternatively, you may also bring knitting supplies you have at home.
Artist Bio: Ashley Lee is a fashion designer and hand-knitter from Dallas, Texas. They can be found working, teaching, and knitting at Knit Dallas. More information about Ashley Lee here.
February 28, 2024, Wednesday – CRAFT CIRCLE with Pegasus Creative Reuse, 7:30-9:30 PM, Adults, No registration required.
Join us at the Bath House Cultural Center for CRAFT CIRCLE on the Last Wednesday of the Month! Participants bring their current craft project (crochet, knitting, embroidery, smaller craft projects, etc!) and have focused time and space to work on their project with the community. CRAFT CIRCLE is led by Dorothy Villarreal and Ernesto Diaz, Jr. of Pegasus Creative Reuse.
Artists are invited to come craft, network, and build community. This is a free event, no registration is required. More information here.
Please visit bathhouse.dallasculture.org for more events and programming. Please email analise.minjarez@dallas.gov for questions or more information.
