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november program 11/17/2026 9:30 am

3/2/2026

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JENNIFER MOORE - TEXTILE TRADITIONS OF THE PERUVIAN HIGHLANDS

An inspiring virtual visit to the weavers, spinners, knitters, and dyers of the Peruvian Highlands. It is an opportunity to “travel” to this part of the world and be exposed to the area’s unique traditional textiles and cultures.
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OCTOBER WORKSHOP - 10/23 AND 10/24  9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

3/2/2026

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SARAH HASKELL - Kami-Ito Today: The Art of Japanese Paper Spinning & Mandala Community Weaving

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For the Friday workshop, we will learn how to take a sheet of paper and spin it into thread using a drop spindle and/or a wheel. With our newly spun paper thread, we will create a small weaving, celebrating new skills and honoring ancient techniques. 
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On Saturday, Sarah will take participants through the steps involved in creating a Mandala Community Weaving including building the loom, weaving, creating clothes-pin people & assembling the completed project. Participants will learn tips on how to organize, promote and offer this project to their own community. Our workshop will conclude with a completed weaving that celebrates the diversity and unity of the participants.


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OCTOBER PROGRAM - 10/22/2026 6:00 PM

3/2/2026

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mIKA mALONEY - cOMMUNITY aRT

Regarding the OffCenter Community Arts Project, Mika says, “We see everyone that comes through the door as an artist, whether you see yourself that way or not.” Mika’s presentation shares about OffCenter & the variety of ways that artists connect with and through this organization. 
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AUGUST PROGRAM - 8/25/2026 9:30 A.M.

3/2/2026

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SARAH HASKELL -
​THE THREADS THAT BIND US

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Highlighting her passion for community art, Sarah Haskell will follow the thread of her decades long career as a weaver, educator and community artist. 

Look for a workshop from Sarah in October.


Sarah's website


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JULY WORKSHOP - 7/31 - 8/1

3/2/2026

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dONNA FOLEY - NATURAL DYEING

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On Friday, Donna will focus on working with local plants as well as dyestuffs like madder root and cochineal bugs. It is a bit like creating fun soups of color.

Saturday is more of a scientific approach, using natural dye extracts to create a palette of reproducible color. 

This is a two day class.  Class will be held at Fiber Arts on 4th, 6463 4th St NW, Los Ranchos De Albuquerque.  More details including materials fee will be available soon.

Donna's website

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JULY PROGRAM - 7/23/2026 6:00 PM

3/2/2026

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DONNA FOLEY - NATURAL DYEING

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Natural Dyeing - 
Donna will talk about her two approaches to her natural dyeing practice: working with local dyestuffs like madder root and using natural dye extracts to make a reproducible color.


Donna's website

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MAY WORKSHOP - fRIDAY 5/29 & SATURDAY 5/30

3/2/2026

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mELISSA WEAVER DUNNING - ACADIAN WEAVING OF FRENCH CANADA AND LOUISANA

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L’Amour de Maman (A Mother’s Love) is the charming French phrase for a handwoven wedding dowry, and this class highlights fabrics and techniques from the early French settlements in maritime Canada that were carried along to modern day Cajun Louisiana.  Beginning and advanced weavers alike will be amazed at the variations of pattern possible with just 2 harnesses and a few simple techniques. Working on your own loom, each student will weave samples of the Couverture de Mariage, summer skirting with a la planche and other delightful patterning, a winter weft-faced skirt fabric, Boutonne, and Cordonne.

This is a two day class. More details including location and materials fee will be available soon.

Melissa's Blog

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MAY PROGRAM - 5/26/2026 9:30 A.M.

3/2/2026

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Melissa weaver dunning -           L’Amour de Maman - Acadian Weaving  

​The earliest European settlers arrived in Maritime Canada beginning in 1632 and were known as Acadians. 250 years later, Cajun weavers were following the same weaving traditions as their Acadian foremothers. Come and hear about this remarkable story and see the beautiful fabrics they created on their two harness looms! 
Melissa's Blog
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APRIL PROGRAM - 4/23/2026 6:00 p.m.

3/2/2026

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jENNIFER WILLIAMS - ​Creatively Inkle: Beyond the Band

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This inspiring presentation will explore fresh, innovative ways to use inkle weaving in your creative projects.  Discover how to think outside the loom, transform narrow bands into something unexpected, and unlock new design ideas. Let’s spark your creativity and introduce you to tools and techniques that will take your inkle weaving to the next level!
Jennifer's Website
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March Program - 3/24/2026 9:30 A.M.

3/2/2026

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Berna Lowenstein does Sprang! ​

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​Sprang is a braiding technique used to make stretchy fabrics thousands of years before knitting was invented. It was created independently all over the world. Sprang can be a solid stretchy fabric, a double weave fabric, a woven fabric, or intricate lace. Berna will show a variety of Sprang items, equipment showing how Sprang actually works. 

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