Local Events of Interest

Local Events of Interest

See the Meetings & Workshops for information on upcoming Guild meetings and workshops.


Physical Events

04 Mar

Back and Forth - The Unintended Beauty of Textiles

March 4, 2026 - April 10, 2026    
12:00 am

On View: Wednesday, March 4 - Friday, April 10, 2026

First Friday Reception: March 6, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Artist Talk: Saturday, March 14, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Fiber artists often remark about how they like the backside of their work better than the front side that they planned, designed, and labored over. The backside of fiber arts pieces are often quite beautiful in an unexpected, unintentional, and raw way. It exposes the mechanics of its making, its flaws, knots, bleeding colors, and muted hues. In this exhibit each textile artist is exhibiting multiple pieces - at least one piece shown with the intended side visible, and at least one exposing the backside.

18 Mar

Dyeversities meet up

March 18, 2026    
12:00 am
Location and time TBD
25 Mar

Beginning Natural Dye Class

March 25, 2026    
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location TBD
25 Mar

March 2026 Play Day at the Felton Branch Public Library

March 25, 2026    
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Bring your current portable projects, including those you might need help with. Socializing will add to the fun. The library room is both inside and outside (you must attend to discover that feature). Bring your lunch or Felton has a number of great restaurants. Play Day at the Felton Branch Public Library will occur monthly on the 4th Wednesday, 8/27/2025 to 8/26/2026, except for November and December.
22 Apr

April 2026 Play Day at the Felton Branch Public Library

April 22, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Bring your current portable projects, including those you might need help with. Socializing will add to the fun. The library room is both inside and outside (you must attend to discover that feature). Bring your lunch or Felton has a number of great restaurants. Play Day at the Felton Branch Public Library will occur monthly on the 4th Wednesday, 8/27/2025 to 8/26/2026, except for November and December.
25 Apr

Santa Cruz Textile Arts Guild Play Day

April 25, 2026    
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
More information coming soon.
CNCH 2026 Conference

CNCH 2026 Conference

May 14, 2026 - May 17, 2026    
All Day

Fiber Tales, Down the Rabbit Hole

With 13 instructors who will inspire you to pitch yourself, arms wide open, further into the fantastic world of fiber. Join them at CNCH 2026, May 14 – 17, at Asilomar Conference Grounds. Your 15 hours of instruction can be found in two formats: a 15 hour workshop OR a 12 hour workshop and a 3 hour seminar.

More information here.

27 May

May 2026 Play Day at the Felton Branch Public Library

May 27, 2026    
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Bring your current portable projects, including those you might need help with. Socializing will add to the fun. The library room is both inside and outside (you must attend to discover that feature). Bring your lunch or Felton has a number of great restaurants. Play Day at the Felton Branch Public Library will occur monthly on the 4th Wednesday, 8/27/2025 to 8/26/2026, except for November and December.
24 Jun

June 2026 Play Day at the Felton Branch Public Library

June 24, 2026    
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Bring your current portable projects, including those you might need help with. Socializing will add to the fun. The library room is both inside and outside (you must attend to discover that feature). Bring your lunch or Felton has a number of great restaurants. Play Day at the Felton Branch Public Library will occur monthly on the 4th Wednesday, 8/27/2025 to 8/26/2026, except for November and December.
22 Jul

July 2026 Play Day at the Felton Branch Public Library

July 22, 2026    
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Bring your current portable projects, including those you might need help with. Socializing will add to the fun. The library room is both inside and outside (you must attend to discover that feature). Bring your lunch or Felton has a number of great restaurants. Play Day at the Felton Branch Public Library will occur monthly on the 4th Wednesday, 8/27/2025 to 8/26/2026, except for November and December.

Virtual (online) Events

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