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Creativity and community intersect at SEFAA - knitters connect to weavers, crafters connect to artists, makers connect to appreciators, and students connect to instructors. If you enjoy fiber arts, SEFAA is your home!
To encourage and celebrate creativity one thread at a time by cultivating a vibrant regional fiber arts community and celebrating, supporting, and perpetuating all textile art forms.
SEFAA began in 2009 with a simple yet powerful dream: creating a reliable, welcoming, and inspiring space where fiber arts organizations could gather, create, and thrive. That vision came to life in 2011 with the opening of our first SEFAA Center in midtown Atlanta. Then in 2016, we moved to our current home – a spacious, 3,000 sq. ft. building in Chamblee, Georgia – that is purpose-built to serve our growing fiber arts community.
Today, the SEFAA Center is a vibrant regional hub for creativity, connection, and discovery. Our large multipurpose room hosts classes, exhibits, and events that spark inspiration. The artist studio is a 24/7/365 creative space for our resident artist, while the library/gathering room provides a cozy space for study, camaraderie, and lunch. The SEFAA shop is a treasure trove of bargains on supplies and equipment, and the wet studio enables exploration of processes like dyeing, surface design, and wet felting that require specialized facilities.

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🎄✨ MARK YOUR CALENDARS! SEFAA's Holiday Handmade Market is Coming! 🎁🧶 Join us on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from Noon to 4 PM for an afternoon of holiday shopping, creativity, and community! 🎨 Discover unique, handcrafted gifts created by talented local artists and makers. From beautiful fiber art and textiles to one-of-a-kind treasures, you'll find something special for everyone on your holiday gift list! 🎁 Shop Handmade. Support Local Artists. Celebrate Creativity! 📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Avenue, Suite 103 Chamblee, GA 30341 Bring your friends, shop local, and celebrate the season with SEFAA! ❤️ #SEFAA #HolidayHandmadeMarket #ShopHandmade #ShopLocal #SupportLocalArtists #FiberArts #ChambleeGA #HolidayShopping #HandmadeWithLove

November Is Full of Fiber Arts Fun at SEFAA! Our November Week 1 Newsletter is here, packed with creative opportunities, inspiring exhibitions, and community connections! Don't miss this events and happenings!: Nov. 3–Dec. 19: Observations & Obsessions Exhibit by JoEl LoGiudice Nov. 5: Virtual Artist Talk with Patti Barker Nov. 15: Recycle Thrifted Yarn with Betsy Williams — Only 1 spot left! Nov. 21: Holiday Handmade Market Artist Spotlight: Briana Giddens and her colorful textile artwork Plus, explore Open Studios, Stitching Time, Makerspace activities, and more! Read the full newsletter: https://conta.cc/486jmMl Don't miss a stitch! Sign up for SEFAA's free weekly newsletter to stay connected with upcoming classes, exhibits, and fiber arts happenings! Subscribe here: https://www.fiberartsalliance.org/ #SEFAA #FiberArts #FiberArtsCommunity #AtlantaFiberArts #CreativeCommunity #TextileArt #SEFAANewsletter

SEFAA will be CLOSED Friday, November 6 & Saturday, November 7, 2026, as our team takes time for our Board Retreat. We will reopen on Tuesday, November 10, 2026! Thank you for your understanding and continued support. 💛 We look forward to seeing you soon! SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave., Suite 103 Chamblee, GA 30341 Hours: Tue–Fri: 10 AM–2 PM Sat: 10 AM–4 PM Sun–Mon: Closed #SEFAA #FiberArtsCommunity

Discover the Art of Felt with Patti Barker! Join SEFAA for a Virtual Artist Talk with award-winning fiber artist Patti Barker! 📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026 ⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM ET 💻 Virtual Event | FREE for SEFAA Members, Non-Members - $5 Explore the fascinating world of wearable art, storytelling, and sculptural felt as Patti shares insights into her creative journey, her newly published book Nuno Felt Wearable Art, and a sneak peek at the extraordinary felted costumes featured in her upcoming 2027 SEFAA exhibition. Whether you're a felting enthusiast or simply love fiber art, this inspiring conversation is one you won't want to miss! Learn more & register: https://www.fiberartsalliance.org/class/18582 #SEFAA #PattiBarker #FiberArts #Felting #NunoFelting #WearableArt #ArtistTalk #TextileArt #FiberArtCommunity

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

Create a Wearable Masterpiece! Join fiber artist Patti Barker at SEFAA for her Mosaic Nuno Felt Coat Workshop, May 10–14, 2027! Explore the art of nuno felting as you combine silk and wool fibers to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind coat. This five-day, in-person workshop is perfect for those with previous nuno-felting experience. Space is limited—register today! https://www.fiberartsalliance.org/class/18662 SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Ave., Suite 103 Chamblee, GA 30341 #SEFAA #PattiBarker #NunoFelting #WearableArt #FiberArts #ChambleeGA

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

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

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

Find Your Next Class, Workshop, or Creative Connection! Looking for creative inspiration? SEFAA's latest newsletter features upcoming classes, hands-on workshops, exhibitions, and opportunities to connect with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts. Whether you're exploring a new technique, building your skills, or enjoying our creative community, there's something for everyone! Read this week's newsletter: https://conta.cc/4iaMCq4 Stay connected! Sign up for SEFAA's FREE weekly e-newsletter at www.fiberartsalliance.org Create. Learn. Connect. Be Inspired! #SEFAA #FiberArts #CreativeCommunity #FiberArtsWorkshops #AtlantaFiberArts

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

FRESH YARN, FRESH INSPIRATION! Have you visited the SEFAA Shop lately? We've recently refreshed our yarn displays and added new selections just waiting to inspire your next creative project! From vibrant colors and beautiful textures to classic favorites, there's plenty to explore. Whether you knit, crochet, weave, or simply love yarn, you never know what treasures you'll discover! Stop by, browse, and stock up on creative possibilities! Your purchases help support SEFAA and our fiber arts community. 📍 SEFAA Center 3420 W. Hospital Avenue, Suite 103 Chamblee, GA 30341 www.fiberartsalliance.org 🕒 Shop Hours Tuesday–Friday: 10 AM–2 PM Saturday: 10 AM–4 PM ✨ New yarn. New possibilities. Endless creativity! #SEFAA #SEFAAShop #YarnLovers #ShopLocal #FiberArts #Knitting #Crochet #Weaving #CreativeCommunity #SupportTheArts #YarnStash

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

Sharing Inspiration. Stitching Connections. Check out this week's newsletter! (You can sign up for our weekly newsletter at https://www.fiberartsalliance.org) Read newsletter: https://conta.cc/4ygutwU Woven basket by Lynne Francis-Lund� #SEFAA #SEFiberArts #Southeastfiberartsalliance #fiberarts

#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

WEATHER CLOSURE ALERT – SEFAA CENTER Out of an abundance of caution and for the safety of our members, visitors, and volunteers, the SEFAA Center will be CLOSED on Saturday, October 10, 2026, due to anticipated severe weather from Hurricane Isaias. While we'll miss seeing our fiber arts community, your safety comes first! Please stay safe, stay dry, and enjoy a little creative time at home. Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! #SEFAA #SoutheastFiberArtsAlliance #WeatherClosure #HurricaneIsaias #StaySafe

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

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

🧶 Fleece Farmers’ Market TOMORROW 🐑 🗓️September 19, 2026 | 🕑 2–5 PM 📍 SEFAA Center, Chamblee Did you know Georgia is home to amazing, high-quality wool grown on small, family-owned farms? 🧵 Come discover it for yourself at the Fleece Farmers’ Market! Meet local shepherds, learn about the fiber they grow, and stock up on beautiful, homegrown wool for your next project. 🐏✨ Hosted by the GA Sheep & Wool Growers Association — don’t miss this celebration of local fiber! #FleeceFarmersMarket #LocalWool #GeorgiaFiber #FiberFestival #SupportLocalFarms #WoolLovers #SheepToShawl #Handspinning #KnittingCommunity #WeavingYarn #NaturalFibers #FarmToFiber #GAWool #SEFAAEvents #FiberArt #SustainableFiber #FiberFestivalFun

Check out what is going on at SEFAA in this week's newsletter! (You can sign up for our weekly newsletter using the link in our bio) Connect. Create. Explore. #SEFAA #SEFiberArts #Southeastfiberartsalliance #fiberarts https://conta.cc/3T7k200

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

✨ Artist Spotlight: Claude-Gerard ✨ Atlanta-based artist Claude-Gerard creates mesmerizing work that explores perception, movement, and altered states of consciousness. A self-taught multidisciplinary artist, he works across sculpture and Op Art painting, incorporating light, motion, pattern, and optical effects to create dynamic visual experiences. Through his work, Claude-Gerard invites conversations around mental health, counterculture, and the ways we experience and perceive the world around us. Explore more of his work at claudegerard.art #ArtistSpotlight #ClaudeGerard #AtlantaArtist #ContemporaryArt #OpArt #SEFAA

📦 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

Be inspired in this week's newsletter! (Sign up for our weekly newsletter by clicking the link in our bio!) Connect. Create. Explore. #SEFAA #SEFiberArts #Southeastfiberartsalliance #fiberarts https://conta.cc/4xfGWk0

🧶 Fleece Farmers’ Market Next Saturday🐑 🗓️September 19, 2026 | 🕑 2–5 PM 📍 SEFAA Center, Chamblee Did you know Georgia is home to amazing, high-quality wool grown on small, family-owned farms? 🧵 Come discover it for yourself at the Fleece Farmers’ Market! Meet local shepherds, learn about the fiber they grow, and stock up on beautiful, homegrown wool for your next project. 🐏✨ Hosted by the GA Sheep & Wool Growers Association — don’t miss this celebration of local fiber! #FleeceFarmersMarket #LocalWool #GeorgiaFiber #FiberFestival #SupportLocalFarms #WoolLovers #SheepToShawl #Handspinning #KnittingCommunity #WeavingYarn #NaturalFibers #FarmToFiber #GAWool #SEFAAEvents #FiberArt #SustainableFiber #FiberFestivalFun

🧵🌿 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

Check out what is going on at SEFAA in this week's newsletter! (You can sign up for our weekly newsletter using the link in our bio) Image: Sun Shower by Gabriela Landaverde captures the playful magic of rain falling on a sunny day through a vibrant combination of crochet and embroidery. Made with polyester fabric, cotton embroidery floss, acrylic-blend yarn, and string beads, the richly textured piece draws inspiration from the fleeting wonder of sun showers and their effect on lush landscapes, celebrating light, movement, whimsy, and the unexpected beauty found in nature. Connect. Create. Explore. #SEFAA #SEFiberArts #Southeastfiberartsalliance #fiberarts https://conta.cc/46AfoL4

🧵✨ Stitch, chat, and unwind at Stitching Time! Join us tonight, September 2, from 7-8 PM for this free virtual hangout—perfect for hand stitchers of all kinds! Share your WIPs, swap tips, and connect with fellow stitch lovers. Sign up on our website for the Zoom link & bring your favorite drink. See you there! 🪡💖 Connect. Create. Learn. #SEFAA #SEFiberArts #Southeastfiberartsalliance #Fiberarts #StitchingTime #HandStitching #EmbroideryLove #CrossStitchers #NeedlepointFun #Sashiko #FiberArtsCommunity #CreativeGathering

🧶 What if your next favorite skein of yarn is hiding inside a thrift store sweater? Join us for Recycle Thrifted Yarn and learn how to give forgotten textiles a second life! In this hands-on workshop, you'll discover the three C's of sweater selection—construction, condition, and content—to help identify sweaters worth unraveling. You'll also begin reclaiming yarn from a thrifted sweater and explore creative ways to repurpose garments that aren't suitable for unraveling. Whether you're interested in sustainable crafting, love the thrill of a thrift store find, or simply want to stretch your yarn budget, this class is a fun way to learn a new fiber skill. 🗓️ October 10, 2026 🕐 1:00–2:00 PM 📍 SEFAA Center, Chamblee, GA Open to all skill levels! Register through the link in our bio. #SEFAA #FiberArts #Knitting #SustainableCrafting #UpcycledTextiles #ThriftFlip #SlowMaking #YarnLovers #CreativeReuse #AtlantaMakers

✨ Artist Spotlight: Hannah O’Hare Bennett (@hannahoharebennettstudio) ✨ Hannah O’Hare Bennett is a multidisciplinary artist, papermaker, and educator whose work explores relationships between people, place, memory, and the landscape. Her richly layered pieces bring together handmade paper, embroidery, bead weaving, yarn, and found materials to create tactile works rooted in personal experience and connection. Drawing inspiration from her years living in rural Ecuador as a Peace Corps volunteer, Hannah’s work reflects on language, cultural exchange, belonging, and the relationships we build through shared experiences and making. Her experimental approach to papermaking and textiles celebrates the beauty of materials, repetition, and the handmade. #SEFAA #ArtistSpotlight #HannahOHareBennett #FiberArt #TextileArt #PaperArt #HandmadePaper #ContemporaryCraft #MixedMediaArt #fiberartist Images: Very Thin and Very Light: Reverse Pulp Painting, Finely Wrinkled and Bridges and Scaffolds: Weaving techniques in Handmade Paper.

Check out exhibitions, fiber fairs, artist talks and calls for entry in this week's newsletter! Image: Square Foot: Eggplant Squares by Karen SanMillan Connect. Create. Explore. #SEFAA #SEFiberArts #Southeastfiberartsalliance #fiberarts https://conta.cc/4qFEqSj

Going to SAFF this year? Stay with SEFAA! 🧶🏡 SEFAA has rented a house just 12 minutes from the SAFF fairgrounds for a fiber-filled weekend of classes, shopping, demonstrations, and community. Choose from king, queen, or twin accommodations and enjoy a cozy home base with fellow fiber enthusiasts after a full day at the fair! 📅 October 23–25 | Fletcher, NC 🏡 Space is limited! Register on our website! #SEFAA #SAFF2026 #FiberArts #FiberFestival #FiberCommunity #Spinning #Weaving #Knitting #Felting

✨ Artist Spotlight: Amanda Witucki | The Paper Committee ✨ Amanda Witucki, the artist behind The Paper Committee, transforms paper into vibrant sculptural works using folding, pleating, repetition, and bold color. Describing her approach as “new school origami,” Amanda creates everything from dimensional paper pieces to large-scale installations. Her playful work pushes the possibilities of a familiar material, turning simple paper into something unexpected. Explore more of Amanda’s work at @thepapercommittee! #ArtistSpotlight #ThePaperCommittee #PaperArt #ContemporaryCraft #SEFAA

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

🐑 Raw Wool: Now What?! 🗓️ Sept 19 | ⏰ 10AM–1PM 📍 SEFAA Center | Chamblee, GA Ever stare at a raw fleece and think... now what?! 🤷‍♀️🧼 We've got answers—and suds! Join us for a wool-filled morning of fluff, fun, and fiber facts with shepherd & fiber wizard Michelle Field. No experience? No problem. All levels welcome—but spots are very limited, so don’t sheepishly#chambleega #RawWoolClass #WoolMagic #FiberNerdsUnite #SheepToSweater #SEFAA #SpinningFun #FluffAndStuff #WoolWorkshop #CraftyCrew #ChambleeGA

Check out what is going on at SEFAA in this week's newsletter! (You can sign up for our weekly newsletter using the link in our bio) Connect. Create. Explore. #SEFAA #SEFiberArts #Southeastfiberartsalliance #fiberarts https://conta.cc/4zodN8j

🧶 Fleece Farmers’ Market 🐑 🗓️September 19, 2026 | 🕑 2–5 PM 📍 SEFAA Center, Chamblee Did you know Georgia is home to amazing, high-quality wool grown on small, family-owned farms? 🧵 Come discover it for yourself at the Fleece Farmers’ Market! Meet local shepherds, learn about the fiber they grow, and stock up on beautiful, homegrown wool for your next project. 🐏✨ Hosted by the GA Sheep & Wool Growers Association — don’t miss this celebration of local fiber! #FleeceFarmersMarket #LocalWool #GeorgiaFiber #FiberFestival #SupportLocalFarms #WoolLovers #SheepToShawl #Handspinning #KnittingCommunity #WeavingYarn #NaturalFibers #FarmToFiber #GAWool #SEFAAEvents #FiberArt #SustainableFiber #FiberFestivalFun

Have you ever wanted to spin your own yarn? 🧶 Join us for Beginning Spinning, a two-day, beginner-friendly workshop where you'll learn to create yarn using both a drop spindle and a spinning wheel. Together, we'll explore different fiber types and preparations, practice drafting, spinning, plying, and finishing techniques, and build the skills you need to continue your spinning journey at home. ✨ You'll even leave with your own drop spindle and handspun yarn samples! 📅 September 13 & 27, 2026 📍 In person at SEFAA Registration closes September 5, and we need 3 participants for the class to run. Sign up today through the link in our bio! #SEFAA #FiberArts #Handspinning #SpinningWheel #DropSpindle #LearnToSpin #TextileArts #YarnLover #FiberArtist

✨ 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

The Flax & Linen Symposium Marketplace is going to be a wonderful place to explore all things flax and linen! 🌿 Browse books, tools, equipment, and other resources while connecting with knowledgeable makers and experts who share a passion for flax, linen, and traditional fiber processes. A huge thank you to HGA (@handweaversorg) and MAFA (@mafafiber) for their support, and to our incredible symposium speakers: Cassie Dickson (@cassiedicksontextiles), Andrea Myklebust (@mountainheartvt), Michelle Parrish (@localcolordyes), Cindy Conner (https://www.homeplaceearth.com/), Brenda Page (https://exquisitemachinery.com/), Karla Sandwith, Gina Gerhard, Melinda Zongor, and Ron Walter. We’re so grateful for the knowledge and experience each of you is bringing to the symposium! #FlaxAndLinen2026 #SEFAA #Flax #Linen #FiberArts #TextileArts #FiberCommunity #Handweaving

Be inspired in this week's newsletter! (Sign up for our weekly newsletter by clicking the link in our bio!) Connect. Create. Explore. #SEFAA #SEFiberArts #Southeastfiberartsalliance #Fiberarts

Two half-day workshops, two ways to make the most of fiber! 🧶 🐑 Raw Wool: Now What? | September 19 Learn how to assess, skirt, sort, wash, and store raw wool with shepherd and fiber artist Michelle Field. ♻️ Recycle Thrifted Yarn | October 10 Join fiber artist Betsy Williams to learn how to reclaim yarn from thrifted sweaters and give overlooked textiles a second life. Both workshops are in person at SEFAA in Chamblee! #SEFAA #FiberArts #FiberWorkshop #WoolProcessing #RecycledYarn #SustainableMaking #AtlantaFiberArts

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

Join award-winning fiber artist Patti Barker for an evening exploring wearable art, storytelling, and the transformative possibilities of felt! Patti will share a behind-the-scenes look at her creative process, discuss her new book Nuno Felt Wearable Art, and offer a special preview of the extraordinary felted costumes coming to SEFAA in 2027. 📅 November 5 | 6–7 PM EST 💻 Online via Lessonface #SEFAA #FiberArts #Felting #NunoFelt #WearableArt #TextileArt #FiberArtist #ArtistTalk

Check out what is going on at SEFAA in this week's newsletter! (You can sign up for our weekly newsletter using the link in our bio) Connect. Create. Explore. #SEFAA #SEFiberArts #Southeastfiberartsalliance #Fiberarts Image: Adar’s Australian Sunset by Beth Berghoff captures the vibrant beauty of an Australian sunset through richly textured textiles. Using cotton, velvet, ribbons, beads, and novelty yarn, she combines machine and hand stitching with beading to create depth and luminous color. Inspired by a photograph taken by her son 25 years ago, the piece transforms a treasured memory into a celebration of light, landscape, and personal connection.

🧵✨ 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

Have a handwoven shawl tucked away? A favorite jacket that no longer fits? Workshop samples you've always meant to use? Give your handmade textiles a second life in ReUse/Recycle: Sewing to Update and Reuse Your Handmade Fabrics with Liz Spear, September 10–12. Learn how to transform treasured woven, felted, and handmade fabrics into a custom jacket, shirt, or vest while exploring professional garment construction techniques and creative approaches to repurposing textiles. ✨ A scholarship is available specifically for this workshop! Applications are due August 6 and can be found on the class registration page. #SEFAA #FiberArts #Handwoven #Handweaving #Weaving #SlowFashion #SustainableFashion #TextileArts #GarmentMaking #Sewing #WearableArt #CreativeReuse #Upcycling #MakerCommunity #LearnAtSEFAA

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

🐑 Raw Wool: Now What?! 🗓️ Sept 19 | ⏰ 10AM–1PM 📍 SEFAA Center | Chamblee, GA Ever stare at a raw fleece and think... now what?! 🤷‍♀️🧼 We've got answers—and suds! Join us for a wool-filled morning of fluff, fun, and fiber facts with shepherd & fiber wizard Michelle Field. No experience? No problem. All levels welcome—but spots are very limited, so don’t sheepishly wait! 🐏✨ #RawWoolClass #WoolMagic #FiberNerdsUnite #SheepToSweater #SEFAA #SpinningFun #FluffAndStuff #WoolWorkshop #CraftyCrew #ChambleeGA

Have you been following the Flax & Linen Symposium? 🌾 Their newest blog post offers a preview of this year's symposium, from flax processing and spinning to weaving, natural dyes, papermaking, and more. Even if you can't attend in person, you can still register for the virtual symposium and enjoy access to the presentations from wherever you are. It's an inspiring look at the people, processes, and traditions keeping linen knowledge alive. Check it out here: https://flaxandlinen2026.org/symposium-preview #FlaxAndLinen #Linen #Flax #FiberArt #TextileArt #Spinning #Weaving #NaturalDye #Handmade #CraftCommunity #SEFAA #FiberArts

📣 Calling all student fiber artists! Applications are now open for Spotlight on Student Fiber Trends, a juried exhibition celebrating the next generation of fiber artists across the Southeast. Open exclusively to postsecondary students living in the region, this exhibition is an opportunity to showcase your work at the SEFAA Center, connect with the broader fiber arts community, and compete for generous cash prizes. Created to honor and encourage emerging artists, Spotlight on Student Fiber Trends highlights innovative work across a wide range of materials, techniques, and concepts, united by creativity, originality, and passion. Previous exhibitions have been hosted in Greenville, NC; Athens, GA; Murray, KY; and Greenville, SC. Submit your work and let your voice be part of the future of fiber art! Juried by Jeanne Brady (@jeanne.brady) #SEFAA #FiberArts #StudentArtist #CallForEntry #EmergingArtist #TextileArt #FiberArtist #StudentExhibition #SoutheastArtists #FiberArtCommunity

🎨 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

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

Who says removing color can't be just as exciting as adding it? ✨ Discover the magic of reverse dyeing with JoEl Levy LoGiudice as you transform fabric using bleach discharge, shibori, clamp resist, brushing, spraying, and more. Every piece is a surprise! 🗓️ August 15 📍 SEFAA • Chamblee, GA Register through the link in our bio! #SEFAA #ReverseDyeing #FiberArt #SurfaceDesign #TextileArt #Shibori

💛 Thank You for Donating! 💛 Because of you, SEFAA is stronger, more vibrant, and ready for another year of fiber-filled creativity! 🧶✨ Your generosity helps us offer inspiring classes, community events, and resources that connect and uplift fiber artists across the Southeast. Whether you gave a little or a lot, your support truly makes a difference—and we’re so grateful. Here’s to weaving more creativity, connection, and color into the world—together. 💫 #ThankYou #SEFAA #Gratitude #FiberArtsCommunity #SupportTheArts #SEFAA17 #TogetherWeCreate #TextileLove #FiberFriendsForever

Our birthday celebrations continue—and so does your chance to help shape SEFAA’s future! With your support, we’re working toward our $15,000 goal to fund another year of fiber arts, learning, and community. Whether it’s a one-time donation, monthly support, or a creative gift of time or materials—you make it all possible. 🧶 Be part of what’s next. Give today and keep the thread of creativity strong! 👉https://sefaa.info/celebrating17 #SEFAA #StillTimeToGive #FiberArtsCommunity #SupportFiberArts #SEFAA17 #WeaveTogether #GiveBack #TextileLove #MakeArtPossible

Check out exhibitions, fiber fairs, artist talks and calls for entry in this week's newsletter! Image: Red Bowls by Sarah Thomsen Connect. Create. Explore. #SEFAA #SEFiberArts #Southeastfiberartsalliance #Fiberarts

⏳ Just One More Day to Give! 🧶💛 We’re so close to our $15,000 goal, and there’s still time to make a difference! As SEFAA celebrates 17 years of creativity, community, and connection, your gift today helps ensure we can keep offering the classes, events, and inspiration that fiber artists of all levels rely on. ✨ Whether you give once, give monthly, or give creatively—every contribution matters. Let’s finish strong—together! 💫 https://sefaa.info/celebrating17 #SEFAA #LastChanceToGive #FiberArtsCommunity #SupportTheArts #SEFAA17 #WeaveCommunity #GiveBack #TextileTogether #FiberArtMatters

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