The Museum of Craft and Design is thrilled to present Fiber Fest, the first event in our new Craft Connections series, an exciting program that brings visitors together to learn about a particular craft or design focus.
Join us on March 15 for Fiber Fest, a day-long celebration of textile artistry inspired by RugLife. Dive into a day of hands-on learning with expert makers and explore the threads that unite us in the world of fiber arts! Fiber Fest is an engaging celebration of creativity, showcasing local artists from diverse disciplines, each offering hands-on projects for you to try.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, visitors can try a wide range of fiber arts, including knitting, weaving, felting, crocheting, and embroidery.
FIBER FEST ACTIVITIES INCLUDE
A Knack of Knitting with Hannah Milstein
Multimedia artist and knitting wizz Hannah Milstein brings her expertise to MCD! Already a knitter? Bring your own yarn and talk shop! New to the craft? Purl up a chair, explore materials and processes, and join the tight-knit community.
Felted Fun with Risa Iwasaki Culbertson
Risa is a master felter and teacher, creating sculptures of all scales, sharing her knowledge through workshops, and exhibiting her work in galleries across SF. Don't miss your opportunity to dabble in Risa's wacky, whimsical, and colorful world and walk away with a new creative obsession.
Creative Crochet with Zoë Edwards
MCD Programs Coordinator Zoë brings her passion for crochet to Fiber Fest. If you've crocheted before, come learn about creating a color chart for intarsia - tapestry crochet techniques that depict text and patterns. If you're new to crochet, come practice the building blocks and get inspired for future projects!
Embrace Embroidery
A MakeArt favorite and a craft that can truly be done anywhere, embroidery allows you to create beautiful threaded artwork, mending garments, or embellish any outfit or accessory. Enjoy this mindful practice and add these skills to your textile toolkit!
Tactile Treasure Punch Needle
Help make RugLife more accessible while trying your hand at punch needling. The creative community piece will travel with the exhibition, creating tactile touchpoints within museums hosting RugLife.
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Join us on March 15 for Fiber Fest, a day-long celebration of textile artistry inspired by RugLife. Dive into a day of hands-on learning with expert makers and explore the threads that unite us in the world of fiber arts! Fiber Fest is an engaging celebration of creativity, showcasing local artists from diverse disciplines, each offering hands-on projects for you to try.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, visitors can try a wide range of fiber arts, including knitting, weaving, felting, crocheting, and embroidery.
FIBER FEST ACTIVITIES INCLUDE
A Knack of Knitting with Hannah Milstein
Multimedia artist and knitting wizz Hannah Milstein brings her expertise to MCD! Already a knitter? Bring your own yarn and talk shop! New to the craft? Purl up a chair, explore materials and processes, and join the tight-knit community.
Felted Fun with Risa Iwasaki Culbertson
Risa is a master felter and teacher, creating sculptures of all scales, sharing her knowledge through workshops, and exhibiting her work in galleries across SF. Don't miss your opportunity to dabble in Risa's wacky, whimsical, and colorful world and walk away with a new creative obsession.
Creative Crochet with Zoë Edwards
MCD Programs Coordinator Zoë brings her passion for crochet to Fiber Fest. If you've crocheted before, come learn about creating a color chart for intarsia - tapestry crochet techniques that depict text and patterns. If you're new to crochet, come practice the building blocks and get inspired for future projects!
Embrace Embroidery
A MakeArt favorite and a craft that can truly be done anywhere, embroidery allows you to create beautiful threaded artwork, mending garments, or embellish any outfit or accessory. Enjoy this mindful practice and add these skills to your textile toolkit!
Tactile Treasure Punch Needle
Help make RugLife more accessible while trying your hand at punch needling. The creative community piece will travel with the exhibition, creating tactile touchpoints within museums hosting RugLife.
The Museum of Craft and Design is thrilled to present Fiber Fest, the first event in our new Craft Connections series, an exciting program that brings visitors together to learn about a particular craft or design focus.
Join us on March 15 for Fiber Fest, a day-long celebration of textile artistry inspired by RugLife. Dive into a day of hands-on learning with expert makers and explore the threads that unite us in the world of fiber arts! Fiber Fest is an engaging celebration of creativity, showcasing local artists from diverse disciplines, each offering hands-on projects for you to try.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, visitors can try a wide range of fiber arts, including knitting, weaving, felting, crocheting, and embroidery.
FIBER FEST ACTIVITIES INCLUDE
A Knack of Knitting with Hannah Milstein
Multimedia artist and knitting wizz Hannah Milstein brings her expertise to MCD! Already a knitter? Bring your own yarn and talk shop! New to the craft? Purl up a chair, explore materials and processes, and join the tight-knit community.
Felted Fun with Risa Iwasaki Culbertson
Risa is a master felter and teacher, creating sculptures of all scales, sharing her knowledge through workshops, and exhibiting her work in galleries across SF. Don't miss your opportunity to dabble in Risa's wacky, whimsical, and colorful world and walk away with a new creative obsession.
Creative Crochet with Zoë Edwards
MCD Programs Coordinator Zoë brings her passion for crochet to Fiber Fest. If you've crocheted before, come learn about creating a color chart for intarsia - tapestry crochet techniques that depict text and patterns. If you're new to crochet, come practice the building blocks and get inspired for future projects!
Embrace Embroidery
A MakeArt favorite and a craft that can truly be done anywhere, embroidery allows you to create beautiful threaded artwork, mending garments, or embellish any outfit or accessory. Enjoy this mindful practice and add these skills to your textile toolkit!
Tactile Treasure Punch Needle
Help make RugLife more accessible while trying your hand at punch needling. The creative community piece will travel with the exhibition, creating tactile touchpoints within museums hosting RugLife.
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Join us on March 15 for Fiber Fest, a day-long celebration of textile artistry inspired by RugLife. Dive into a day of hands-on learning with expert makers and explore the threads that unite us in the world of fiber arts! Fiber Fest is an engaging celebration of creativity, showcasing local artists from diverse disciplines, each offering hands-on projects for you to try.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, visitors can try a wide range of fiber arts, including knitting, weaving, felting, crocheting, and embroidery.
FIBER FEST ACTIVITIES INCLUDE
A Knack of Knitting with Hannah Milstein
Multimedia artist and knitting wizz Hannah Milstein brings her expertise to MCD! Already a knitter? Bring your own yarn and talk shop! New to the craft? Purl up a chair, explore materials and processes, and join the tight-knit community.
Felted Fun with Risa Iwasaki Culbertson
Risa is a master felter and teacher, creating sculptures of all scales, sharing her knowledge through workshops, and exhibiting her work in galleries across SF. Don't miss your opportunity to dabble in Risa's wacky, whimsical, and colorful world and walk away with a new creative obsession.
Creative Crochet with Zoë Edwards
MCD Programs Coordinator Zoë brings her passion for crochet to Fiber Fest. If you've crocheted before, come learn about creating a color chart for intarsia - tapestry crochet techniques that depict text and patterns. If you're new to crochet, come practice the building blocks and get inspired for future projects!
Embrace Embroidery
A MakeArt favorite and a craft that can truly be done anywhere, embroidery allows you to create beautiful threaded artwork, mending garments, or embellish any outfit or accessory. Enjoy this mindful practice and add these skills to your textile toolkit!
Tactile Treasure Punch Needle
Help make RugLife more accessible while trying your hand at punch needling. The creative community piece will travel with the exhibition, creating tactile touchpoints within museums hosting RugLife.
show less
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