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NEW EXHIBITION AT SEFAA! Observations & Obsessions Featuring Fiber Artist JoEl Levy LoGiudice 📅 November 3 – December 19, 2026 Explore nature’s patterns, textures, and colors through the creative vision of fiber artist JoEl Levy LoGiudice. In Observations & Obsessions, JoEl Levy LoGiudice combines reverse dyeing, rust dyeing, Sashiko stitching, and Sakiori weaving to create distinctive textile works inspired by the natural world. 🧵 Visit SEFAA and experience this captivating exhibition! Admission is free. 📍 SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave., Suite 103 Chamblee, GA 30341 🕒 Hours: Tuesday–Friday: 10 AM–2 PM Saturday: 10 AM–4 PM 🔗 Exhibition details: https://www.fiberartsalliance.org/class/18597 #SEFAA #FiberArts #TextileArt #JoElLevyLoGiudice #ObservationsAndObsessions #ChambleeGA #AtlantaArts

FIBER ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Jessica Costa: Transforming Wool into Sculptural Art What happens when traditional textile techniques meet contemporary sculpture? Meet Jessica Costa, a Brazilian fiber artist based in São Paulo who transforms wool and yarn into bold, three-dimensional works of art. Using tufting techniques, Costa creates richly textured, organic forms that blur the boundaries between tapestry, painting, and sculpture. Her vibrant creations explore color, movement, and the relationship between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary art. Drawing inspiration from generations of women who have practiced textile arts, Costa celebrates the creative possibilities of fiber while challenging conventional distinctions between art and craft. A finalist for the 2025 LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize, Costa is gaining international recognition for her innovative approach to textile art. Discover Jessica Costa's work: https://www.zippergaleria.com.br/en/artists/117-jessica-costa/overview/ #SEFAA #FiberArtistSpotlight #JessicaCosta #FiberArts #TextileArt #Tufting #ContemporaryFiberArt #TextileSculpture #WomenInArt

FIBER ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Kandy G. Lopez — Painting with Yarn! Meet **Kandy G. Lopez**, an Afro-Caribbean fiber artist whose extraordinary, larger-than-life portraits transform yarn and thread into powerful works of art! Using colorful yarn, acrylic paint, and mesh canvas, Lopez creates richly textured portraits that celebrate cultural identity, individuality, and the beauty of everyday people. Her work combines the expressive qualities of painting with the tactile dimension of fiber, bringing her subjects to life through remarkable detail, color, and texture. Born to Dominican parents and raised in South Florida, Lopez uses her art to give visibility and voice to communities often underrepresented in traditional portraiture. Her work is a wonderful reminder that fiber art has no boundaries—and yarn can be just as expressive as paint! Explore her remarkable work: https://www.kandyglopez.com #FiberArtistSpotlight #KandyGLopez #FiberArt #TextileArt #ContemporaryFiberArt #SEFAA #ArtWithYarn #FiberArtsAlliance

Meet Maria Shell: Improvisational Quilter & Fiber Artist! — COMING TO ATLANTA FEBRUARY 2027! Award-winning quilt artist Maria Shell brings bold color, dynamic patterns, and a fresh perspective to traditional American quiltmaking. Known for her innovative use of line, shape, and repetition, Maria has exhibited nationwide and is the author of Improv Patchwork: Dynamic Quilts Made with Line & Shape. JOIN MARIA AT SEFAA FOR "ROUND AND ROUND" Maria will be teaching her Round and Round workshop at SEFAA, February 20–22, 2027! Don't miss this opportunity to learn from this innovative quilt artist! 🚨 LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE — REGISTER NOW! 🔗 https://www.fiberartsalliance.org/class/18612 📍 Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance (SEFAA) 3420 W. Hospital Avenue, Suite 103 Chamblee, GA 30341 🌐 Explore Maria's work: https://mariashell.com Come learn, create, and be inspired! Watch for details about Maria's exhibition at SEFAA in January–February 2027 and her Artist Talk on February 25, 2027! #MariaShell #RoundAndRound #ImprovisationalQuilting #ModernQuilting #FiberArt #SEFAA #AtlantaFiberArts #QuiltingInspiration #TextileArt #QuiltWorkshop

MEET THE ARTIST: Demetrio Bautista Lazo — Master Weaver & Dyer! Meet weaving artist Demetrio a master weaver and natural dyer from Oaxaca, Mexico!on Sunday, October 18, and Monday, October 19, for a special artist talk. Discover his extraordinary Zapotec weaving traditions, beautiful handwoven textiles, and remarkable palette of more than 300 natural dye colors. Learn about the artistry, techniques, and cultural heritage woven into every piece. 📅 Sunday, October 18 Doors Open: 10:30 AM ET Artist Talk: 11:30 AM ET Closes: 3:00 PM ET 📅 Monday, October 19 Doors Open: 11:00 AM ET Closes: 3:00 PM ET 📍 Beech Hollow Farms — Education Building 393 North Clarendon Avenue Scottdale, GA 30079 🌿 Beech Hollow Farms ✨ Don't miss this opportunity to meet a master of his craft and experience the beauty of traditional weaving and natural dyeing! #MeetTheArtist #DemetrioBautistaLazo #SEFAA #MasterWeaver #NaturalDyes #ZapotecWeaving #FiberArts #TextileArt #Oaxaca #BeechHollowFarms

#SEFAA #FiberArts #TextileArt #FabricPrinting #BlockPrinting #SurfaceDesign #Printmaking #FiberArtist #AtlantaArts #ChambleeGAThis is where the pattern begins. Watch textile artist Jeanne Brady carve into a linoleum block, ink the surface, and transfer that image onto fabric. Then imagine what happens when that same block is printed again. And again. And again. In Repeat Pattern Play, Jeanne will guide students through the entire process—from developing an original design and carving it into lino to mixing textile pigments, printing on fabric, and arranging individual impressions into dynamic repeat patterns. With five full days to learn, experiment, practice, and play, you’ll have time to see just how far your own designs can take you. 🧵 Repeat Pattern Play with Jeanne Brady 📅 November 8–12 📍 SEFAA Center | Chamblee, GA Learn more and register: https://www.fiberartsalliance.org/class/18221 #SEFAA #FiberArts #TextileArt #FabricPrinting #BlockPrinting #SurfaceDesign #Printmaking #FiberArtist #AtlantaArts #ChambleeGA

Fiber art can be BIG! Artist Rob Sharp pushes crochet into the realm of large-scale sculpture with this extraordinary bouquet of three-dimensional flowers. His work celebrates patience, craftsmanship, and the expressive possibilities of fiber—proof that crochet can be both intimate and monumental. A beautiful reminder of what can happen when imagination, time, and yarn come together. Artwork by Rob Sharp | @rob.sharp.handcrafted #FiberArt #CrochetArt #TextileArt #FiberArtist #ContemporaryFiberArt #SEFAA

CARVE IT. PRINT IT. REPEAT IT! - One carved block. Endless creative possibilities! Join textile artist Jeanne Brady for Repeat Pattern Play, a five-day workshop exploring the art of linoleum block printing on fabric! 🧡 Design it! Create your own original motif. ✂️ Carve it! Transfer your design to a lino block and learn safe carving techniques. 🎨 Print it! Mix textile pigments, ink your block, and bring your design to life. 🔄 Repeat it! Turn it, shift it, layer colors, and experiment with spacing to transform one simple image into stunning patterns across fabric! Discover the magic of repeat printing while exploring color, composition, and surface design. You'll leave with your own carved blocks, beautiful hand-printed fabric, and the skills to keep creating! 📅 November 8–12, 2026 📍 SEFAA Center | Chamblee, GA ✨ No previous block printing experience required! 🚨 REGISTER NOW — WE NEED YOU BY OCTOBER 17! 🚨 We must have enough registrations by October 17 for this workshop to run! If you've been thinking about joining us, now is the time to sign up. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an exceptional artist and instructor! 👉 Help make this workshop happen — REGISTER TODAY! 🔗 https://www.fiberartsalliance.org/class/18221 #SEFAA #JeanneBrady #BlockPrinting #Linocut #RepeatPattern #SurfaceDesign #TextileArt #FabricPrinting #Printmaking #FiberArts

Repeat Pattern Play Design, carve, and print your own repeat patterns on fabric in this hands-on workshop ✨ Learn linoleum block carving, experiment with color mixing, and explore pattern, composition, and registration as you build your designs. Create your own hand-carved blocks and printed textiles, and leave with finished fabrics and the skills to continue printing at home. 📅 November 8–12, 2026 | 10 AM–5 PM 📍 SEFAA Center | Chamblee, GA Taught by Jeanne Brady (@jeanne.brady) 🔗 Register via link in bio #SEFAA #SEFAAClasses #SurfaceDesign #BlockPrinting #Printmaking #FiberArt #TextileArt #CreativeCommunity

📦 Stitched Boxes Turn a simple box into a work of art ✨ In this mixed media workshop, explore surface design, collage, and stitching as you transform paper into a layered, dimensional piece full of texture and story. Learn techniques for pattern-making, combining materials, and building sculptural forms—then create your own uniquely embellished box to take home. 📅 October 2–4, 2026 | 10 AM–5 PM 📍 SEFAA Center | Chamblee, GA Taught by Claudia Lee ( @libertypapermaking ) 🔗 Register here: https://www.fiberartsalliance.org/class/18216 #SEFAA #SEFAAClasses #MixedMedia #PaperArt #SurfaceDesign #FiberArt #TextileArt #CreativeCommunity

🧵🌿 Step into the natural world through the detailed thread paintings of Atlanta fiber artist Roxanne Brown. In Nature Inspired, Thread Rendered: A Collection of Thread-Painted Botanicals, Roxanne uses free-motion machine stitching to transform thread into vibrant botanical imagery. Layer by layer, she captures the colors, textures, and delicate details found in flowers, leaves, trees, and the landscapes around us. 🌿 On view at the SEFAA Center 📅 September 5–October 24, 2026 📍 3420 W. Hospital Ave., Chamblee, GA Visit the exhibition and experience the beauty of nature rendered in thread! #SEFAA #FiberArt #TextileArt #ThreadPainting #FiberArtist #BotanicalArt #AtlantaArt #AtlantaArtists #ChambleeGA #TextileArtist #FreeMotionStitching #ArtExhibition

🧵🌿 **Nature Inspired, Thread Rendered: A Collection of Thread-Painted Botanicals** Discover the intricate work of Atlanta fiber artist **Roxanne Brown**, whose thread-painted botanicals capture the colors, textures, and details of the natural world. Using free-motion machine stitching, Roxanne works with thread much like a painter works with paint, building layers of color and texture to bring leaves, flowers, trees, and other botanical forms to life. 🌿 On view at the SEFAA Center 📅 September 5–October 24, 2026 📍 3420 W. Hospital Ave., Chamblee, GA Come see the expressive possibilities of thread—and the beauty of nature—up close! #SEFAA #FiberArt #TextileArt #ThreadPainting #FiberArtist #BotanicalArt #AtlantaArt #AtlantaArtists #ChambleeGA #TextileArtist #FreeMotionStitching #ArtExhibition

Every square foot tells a story. ✨ Take a closer look at a few of the incredible works currently on view in Square Foot, our community exhibition celebrating the creativity and diversity of contemporary fiber art. 🧵 Her Aunt, My Grandpa's Sister by Allie Patterson – Machine-sewn cotton fabric with transferred family images using Mod Podge. 🪡 Just a Weird Lil Guy by Anne Wright-Cunniff – A whimsical needle-felted character created with wool fiber, sheet felt, a vintage doll face, and stitching. 🌿 Meadow Green by Beth Berghoff (Available – $50) – A mixed-media work combining kneaded paper (momigami), beads, buttons, paint, and sewing. 🌈 Reggie, the Rainbow Creation by Betsy Berns Stark – A playful hand-sewn sculpture made from dryer hose, potholders, fleece, and faux fur. 🎲 Stitchle: My Daily Wordle by Catherine Neiner – A cross-stitched tribute to a daily puzzle ritual using Aida cloth and DMC floss. 🧶 Dots and Lines by Deborah Levine (Available – $75) – A beautifully hand-knit composition in linen and rayon yarn. 🐉 Dragon by Derek Entrekin-Falk – A striking needle-felted dragon presented in an acrylic shadowbox. 🐚 Scavenger by Gabriela Landaverde (Available – $150) – Needle-felted wool roving paired with a natural barnacle to create an imaginative creature. ✨ 2 of 15 by James Stopher – A bold mixed-media textile piece using appliqué, trim, and layered fabrics. Visit SEFAA to experience these works—and many more—in person! #SEFAA #SquareFootExhibition #FiberArt #TextileArt #NeedleFelting #CrossStitch #HandKnitting #MixedMediaArt #ContemporaryFiberArt #SupportArtists #AtlantaArts

Our final featured artists in Square Foot celebrate the incredible range of techniques and materials that make fiber art so exciting—from quilting and weaving to embroidery, knitting, and mixed media. 🌵 Agave Abstraction by Nancy Hutchison – A geometric textile composition created through folded fabric and piecing. 🧺 Untitled by Rachel Myrick (Available – $65) – An inventive mixed-media weaving featuring cardboard, plastic bag yarn, wire, beads, and embroidery. 🌿 Hostas by Roxanne Brown (Available – $75) – A lush botanical artwork created with free-motion thread painting. 🪶 Untitled by Sandra Teepen (Available – $500) – A beautifully crafted quilt showcasing the artistry of traditional quilting. 🔴 Red Bowls by Sarah Thomsen – Delicate free-motion machine stitching created with thread and water-soluble stabilizer. 🌱 The Grass is Always Greener by Susan Birnbaum (Available – $80) – A playful combination of knitting, crochet, and sewing. ❤️ **Seeing Red by Suzi Gough – A richly textured exploration of color using wrapped and needle-woven yarns. ⬜ Grid Study #1 by Tee Stein – A minimalist quilt exploring pattern, structure, and repetition. 📷 Vintage Monochrome by Terri Bryson – A mixed-media tapestry combining weaving, photography, and gel plate printing with vintage camera elements. There's still time to experience Square Foot in person at SEFAA and discover these remarkable works for yourself! #SEFAA #SquareFootExhibition #FiberArt #TextileArt #ContemporaryFiberArt #Quilting #Embroidery #Weaving #Knitting #NeedleFelting #MixedMediaArt #AtlantaArts #SupportArtists

Fiber art takes many forms, and this week's featured works from Square Foot showcase just how inventive artists can be with materials, techniques, and storytelling. 🧡 Rust & Rotation by JoEl Levy LoGiudice (Available – $300) – Rust-dyed cotton fabric embellished with embroidery, seed beads, and a copper gear. 🍆 Eggplant Squares by Karen SanMillan – Richly embroidered cotton fabric accented with delicate beadwork. ⬢ 220 by Karmen Sunshine (Available – $80) – English paper-pieced hexagons created from recycled men's shirts and quilting cotton. 🐑 Frida the Sheep by Katrina Stone (Available – $200) – An embellished wet-felted sheep featuring appliqué and button details. 🧦 Recycle/Reuse by Kim Wall (Available – $30) – A playful knitted piece made entirely from sock yarn. 🦉 Hoo's Watching by Leigh Ann Kloefkorn – A thoughtfully layered textile artwork combining upcycled fabrics, slow stitching, hand appliqué, embroidery, and machine quilting. 🌱 Seeking Greener Pastures by Leslie Amick (Available – $400) – A sculptural mixed-media work featuring wool, metal, paper, and found objects brought together through felting, embroidery, and sculpting. 🍃 Turning Over a New Leaf by Michael Stedman – A nature-inspired piece combining real leaves, quilting, and appliqué with found materials. Visit SEFAA to experience these works—and many more—in person! #SEFAA #SquareFootExhibition #FiberArt #TextileArt #ContemporaryFiberArt #MixedMediaArt #NeedleFelting #Embroidery #SlowStitching #AtlantaArts #SupportArtists

We were delighted to welcome Georgia State Representative Karen Lupton (@karen4ga ) of House District 83 to the SEFAA Center! 🧵 With deep ties to Chamblee and a background in music and the arts, Representative Lupton stopped by to learn more about SEFAA’s programs, resources, and fiber arts community. Thank you, Representative Lupton, for taking the time to visit and see what’s happening at SEFAA! #SEFAA #FiberArts #AtlantaArts #GeorgiaArts #ChambleeGA #DeKalbCounty #FiberArtCommunity #TextileArts #ArtsCommunity #SupportTheArts

Join the SEFAA Team and Help Bring Atlanta’s Fiber-Art Community to Life! SEFAA is hiring a Part-Time Center Coordinator to join our creative community in Chamblee! We’re looking for an organized, creative, personable, and self-directed individual for this varied, hands-on role supporting visitors, classes, instructors, exhibitions, rentals, volunteers, our textile shop, and the daily operations of the SEFAA Center. 📍 SEFAA Center | Chamblee, GA ⏰ 22 hours per week | Wednesday–Saturday If you enjoy working with people, solving problems, staying organized, and contributing to a vibrant creative community, we’d love to hear from you! 👉 View the full job description and apply: https://sefaa.info/Hiring26 Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share! #SEFAA #NowHiring #FiberArts #AtlantaArts #ChambleeGA #ArtsJobs #NonprofitJobs #AtlantaJobs

Read this week's newsletter: https://conta.cc/4spUGrLExplore. Enter. Learn. — SEFAA's Week 4 Newsletter! Featured Event: Marigold Fiber Fest — November 14, 2026! Head to Winterville, GA, for the first annual Marigold Fiber Fest, featuring a day of hands-on fiber arts workshops and creative exploration! 🗓 Saturday, November 14 | 10 AM–5 PM 📍 Winterville Cultural Center 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, GA Discover workshops in natural dyeing, silk scarf dyeing, beaded knitting, beginning tapestry, needle felting, and more! 🎨 Workshop registration: https://marigoldfiberfest.com Also in this week's SEFAA Newsletter: Regional exhibitions, virtual artist talks, and opportunities for fiber artists. Read this week's newsletter: https://conta.cc/4spUGrL 📬 Don't miss what's happening in the fiber arts community! Sign up for SEFAA's weekly newsletter at https://www.fiberartsalliance.org. ✨ Stay inspired. Stay connected. Keep creating! #SEFAA #MarigoldFiberFest #FiberArts #WintervilleGA #TextileArts

SEFAA Announces 2026 Square Foot Winners. Check out this week's newsletter! (You can sign up for our weekly newsletter using the link in our bio) Connect. Create. Learn. #SEFAA #SEFiberArts #Southeastfiberartsalliance #fiberarts https://conta.cc/4i2ohDJ

Stitch, Create & Get Inspired at the SEFAA Shop! Looking for supplies for your next embroidery or needlework project? Come explore the SEFAA Shop! Discover a colorful selection of **embroidery floss, hoops, patterns, kits, threads, and needlework supplies**—plus some great finds for your next creative adventure! Whether you're an experienced stitcher or just getting started, you never know what treasures you'll find! 🛍️ **Shop SEFAA!** 📍 3420 W. Hospital Ave., Suite 103, Chamblee, GA 30341 🕙 **Shop Hours:** Tuesday–Friday | 10 AM–2 PM Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM 💙 **Every purchase supports SEFAA and our fiber arts community!** #SEFAA #SEFAAShop #Embroidery #Needlework #HandStitching #FiberArts #ShopLocal #CreativeCommunity #ChambleeGA

🎨 Create fabric that's uniquely yours! Discover the art of repeat pattern printing in two hands-on workshops at SEFAA. Learn to carve blocks, mix colors, print layered designs, and create beautiful custom textiles you can use for quilting, sewing, and more. 🧵 Quilter's Block (Printing) Party — August 27–30 (Need 3+ students by August 14!) ✨ Repeat Pattern Play — November 8–12 (Need 6+ students by October 24!) Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike. Come print, play, and leave inspired! #SEFAA #BlockPrinting #SurfaceDesign #TextileArt #Printmaking #RepeatPattern #FiberArts #HandmadeTextiles

✨ Artist Spotlight: Julie VonDerVellen ✨ @julievondervellen Julie VonDerVellen is a contemporary artist, designer, and educator whose work explores narrative, memory, and the possibilities of paper. Working primarily with handmade paper, Julie transforms painted sheets into intricate woven compositions and sculptural forms that reflect the ways our experiences are recorded, organized, and remembered. Drawing on her background in graphic design, Julie considers elements like grids, spacing, sequencing, and structure as she works. Sheets of handmade paper are layered with acrylic, watercolor, and chalk pastel before being cut into incredibly narrow strips and meticulously woven together—each strip becoming part of a larger visual story. Julie holds an MFA from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and is Associate Professor of Graphic Design at Carroll University. Her work has been exhibited across the country and is currently included in The Craft of Paper: Contemporary Takes on Tradition at the Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking in Atlanta. We love the way her work brings together paper, weaving, storytelling, and material exploration! #JulieVonDerVellen #ArtistSpotlight #PaperArt #PaperWeaving #ContemporaryCraft #FiberArt #TextileArt #HandmadePaper #ContemporaryArt #SEFAA

LAST CHANCE TO SEE THIS BEAUTIFUL EXHIBITION! **Closing Saturday, October 24!** Don't miss *Nature Inspired, Thread Rendered: A Collection of Thread-Painted Botanicals* by Atlanta fiber artist **Roxanne Brown** at the SEFAA Center! Through intricate free-motion machine stitching, Roxanne transforms thread into stunning botanical artwork, capturing the colors, textures, and delicate details of nature. 🌸🌿 **Come see these remarkable works of art up close before they're gone!** 📅 **Final Day:** Saturday, October 24, 2026\ 🕙 **Hours:** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\ 📍 **SEFAA Center**\ 3420 W. Hospital Ave., Suite 103\ Chamblee, GA 30341 🧵 **Admission is FREE!** Learn more about the exhibition:\ [https://www.fiberartsalliance.org/class/18617](https://www.fiberartsalliance.org/class/18617) \#SEFAA #FiberArts #RoxanneBrown #ThreadPainting #BotanicalArt #FiberArtExhibition #AtlantaArts #ChambleeGA #LastChanceToSee

🧵✨ Be part of a community artwork that will last for years to come! SEFAA is excited to partner with the Chamblee Arts Commission to create the Chamblee Community Quilt Project—a collaborative quilt celebrating the creativity, stories, and spirit of our community. Join us at the City of Chamblee Summer Concert Series and decorate a fabric square using fabric markers. No sewing skills or artistic experience required—just stop by, get creative, and add your unique touch! After the concerts, all of the squares will be stitched together into a finished quilt that will be donated to the City of Chamblee for public display. 📍 Chamblee Summer Concert Series 📅 August 7, 2026 🎨 Free and open to all ages Help us create a lasting piece of community art—one square at a time! #SEFAA #ChambleeGA #CommunityQuilt #CommunityArt #FiberArts #PublicArt #Quilting #TextileArt #ChambleeArts #CommunityCreativity