2026 Workshops • FABRIC & Textile

Each student will receive a SEASON PASS to the Laguna Art-A-Fair — for each workshop they attend.
The instructors will have them for you when you arrive to class. All workshops are 4 hours per session, from 10:15am to 2:45pm (unless otherwise specified). Open to individuals 16 and older, unless otherwise specified (12-15 permitted with parent/guardian participation.) All materials are provided (except as noted). Workshop fees are non-refundable. Parking Information.

Create your own ocean-inspired artwork

Learn how to create a fabric seascape using simple running stitches and colorful thread. This beginner-friendly class is a relaxing way to explore hand stitching while creating your own ocean-inspired artwork.

Limit: 6 Participants
Skill Level: Beginner and Up

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Stitched Seascape

with Carrie Olsen

• Wed 7/1/2026 

• Wed 7/22/2026

• Wed 8/12/2026

• Wed  9/2/2026

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Craft a colorful little basket that’s the perfect catch-all.

The art of creating handmade scrappy fabric baskets is so much fun!  In this class you will craft a colorful little basket that’s the perfect catch-all for jewelry, keys, or anything that needs a spot! You will learn how to construct a basket by wrapping rope with strips of fabric. Using the simple blanket stich, you will hand sew the basket together with different colored cotton threads. These baskets are a quick and easy project; not only can you customize each one to suit your personal style, but they also make fantastic and heartfelt gifts.

Limit: 6 Participants
Skill levels: Beginner and Up

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Fabric Basket

with Carrie Olsen

• Wed 7/8/2026

• Wed 7/29/2026

• Wed 8/19/2026

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Learn the art of slow stitching through Kawandi.

Slow-Stitch Quilt: “Kawandi” a traditional style of quiltmaking that originates from the Indian subcontinent. In this technique quilters use various patches of fabric starting from the outer edges andworking their way toward the center. This method allows for both appliqué and quilting to happen simultaneously creating a unique texture and design. One distinctive feature of Kawandi quilts is the “Phula” or “blossom” that appears in each of the four corners adding a beautiful detail to the finished piece. Learning the art of slow stitching through Kawandi can be a rewarding experience. Join Carrie for a relaxing day of stitching, creativity and a whole lot of fun.

Limit: 6 Participants per workshop
Skill levels: Beginner to Advanced

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Slow-Stitch Quilting

with Carrie Olsen

• Wed 7/15/2026

• Wed 8/5/2026

• Wed 8/26/2026

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Create your own serene coastal scene—entirely out of wool. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to transform soft fibers into a richly textured 6” x 6” beach landscape using specialized felting needles.

You’ll be guided step-by-step through blending custom colors for sky, sea, and sand, while learning how to build depth, dimension, and subtle detail that brings your piece to life. Watch as loose wool becomes a painterly landscape with soft transitions and tactile beauty.

Perfect for beginners and creatives alike, this class covers essential needle felting techniques including layering, shading, and creating natural textures like waves, shoreline, and distant horizon.

You’ll leave with a finished coastal artwork ready to display—and the skills to continue creating on your own..

Limit: 6 Participants per workshop
Skill levels: Beginner to Advanced

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2D Needle-felted Landscape

with Stephanie Schneider

• Thurs 7/30/2026

• Sat 8/1/2026

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Bring a tiny work of art to life in this engaging needle-felting workshop! You’ll create a realistic or imaginative hanging hummingbird using soft wool fibers and specialized felting needles.

Learn how to blend colors to achieve natural shading (or vibrant fantasy effects), build form and structure, and sculpt delicate features like wings, tail feathers, and that signature slender beak. You’ll also explore techniques for adding detail, dimension, and personality to your piece.

Whether you prefer lifelike accuracy or a more whimsical design, this class guides you step-by-step while still leaving room for your own creative expression.

Perfect for beginners and experienced fiber artists alike—no prior felting experience needed. You’ll leave with a finished (or nearly finished) hummingbird ready to hang and enjoy, plus the skills to continue creating on your own. 

Limit: 6 Participants per workshop
Skill levels: Beginner to Advanced

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3D Needle-felted Hummingbird

with Stephanie Schneider

• Thurs 8/13/2026

• Sat 8/15/2026

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