Fresno FiberArts Guild is also known as FFG
Members and non-members must preregister for the workshops. Sign-up forms are below:
*Workshop Sign-Up Form: Click here: class_sign_up.pdf
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May 16, 2026 Fiber Arts Festival and Sign Up Event
From 9 am to 2 pm
View the new workshops and projects from last year's workshops; Make it Take it/Give tables, a Bake Sale, a Craft's Table, STASH and a Dandy Drawing.
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno, CA
This is a quick summary of the lectures and workshops for 2026-2027:
Fiber Arts Festival and Sign-Up Event
2026-2027 Membership and Workshop Sign-up Event
The Festival will feature a display of the 2025-2026 workshops projects completed by members, Make it/Take it/Give tables, a crafts table of members made items to purchase, a Bake Sale, STASH and Dandy Drawing
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center, 5340 N Fresno St., Fresno, 93710
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9:00 am until 2:00pm
FFresno FiberArts Guild, Inc.
2026-2027 Membership and Workshop Sign-up Event
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center, 5340 N Fresno St., Fresno, 93710
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9:00 am until 2:00 pm
http://www.fresnofiberartsguild.org
September 19-20, 2026 Jim Johnson
Lecture: Block Carving and Stamping onto Fabric
Workshop: Block Carving and Stamping onto Fabric
$65 class cost + kit fee (TBD) to be paid to the instructor
October 17, 2026 Teresa Siefert
Lecture: Inspiration
October 17-18 2026 Cindy Thompson https://www.instagram.com/cindyscatcreations
Workshop: Artful Inktense Vase Quilt
$55 class cost + $5 kit fee to be paid to the instructor
November 21-22, 2026 Annalisa Tays
Lecture: What is a Technical Designer – Annalisa Tays – 45 Years of Experience
Workshop: Bound Buttonholes Demystified
$70 class cost + $20 kit fee to be paid to the instructor
January 16-17, 2027 Vera DeFehr
Lecture: Costume Making: Story Telling Through Music and Fashion
Workshop: Hat Design from Concept to Creation: Master Straw Material, Decorative and Finishing Techniques
$65 class cost + $45 kit fee to be paid to the instructor
February 20, 2027 Lana White
Lecture: My Paper Quilling Journey
Workshop: Paper Quilling a Card or Art Piece (Note: This class is a Saturday only, from 12:30-5:00)
$50 class cost + kit fee (TBD) to be paid to the instructor
March 20-21, 2027 Kathryn Pennal
Lecture: Upcycled T-shirt Inspiration
Workshop Upcycled Scrappy T-shirt $55 class cost
April 17-18, 2027 Kate Richbourg https://www.beadshop.com
Lecture: Pattern Play, Mixing, Matching and Making it Work
Workshop: Calling All Cobblers, Making your Own Sneakers
$70 class cost (plus $75 additional cost for sneaker kit)
*Non-members pay an additional $10 fee, space available. All class fees are due 1 month before class date. Non-refundable 30 days before class.
(FFG programs 26.27, year plan for members, one page, rvsd 5/5/26)
May 16, 2026 Fiber Arts Festival and Sign Up Event
From 9 am to 2 pm
View the new workshops and projects from last year's workshops; Make it Take it/Give tables, a Bake Sale, a Craft's Table, STASH and a Dandy Drawing.
Location: DHHSC, 5340 North Fresno Street, Fresno, CA
This is a quick summary of the lectures and workshops for 2026-2027:
Fiber Arts Festival and Sign-Up Event
2026-2027 Membership and Workshop Sign-up Event
The Festival will feature a display of the 2025-2026 workshops projects completed by members, Make it/Take it/Give tables, a crafts table of members made items to purchase, a Bake Sale, STASH and Dandy Drawing
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center, 5340 N Fresno St., Fresno, 93710
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9:00 am until 2:00pm
FFresno FiberArts Guild, Inc.
2026-2027 Membership and Workshop Sign-up Event
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center, 5340 N Fresno St., Fresno, 93710
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9:00 am until 2:00 pm
http://www.fresnofiberartsguild.org
September 19-20, 2026 Jim Johnson
Lecture: Block Carving and Stamping onto Fabric
Workshop: Block Carving and Stamping onto Fabric
$65 class cost + kit fee (TBD) to be paid to the instructor
October 17, 2026 Teresa Siefert
Lecture: Inspiration
October 17-18 2026 Cindy Thompson https://www.instagram.com/cindyscatcreations
Workshop: Artful Inktense Vase Quilt
$55 class cost + $5 kit fee to be paid to the instructor
November 21-22, 2026 Annalisa Tays
Lecture: What is a Technical Designer – Annalisa Tays – 45 Years of Experience
Workshop: Bound Buttonholes Demystified
$70 class cost + $20 kit fee to be paid to the instructor
January 16-17, 2027 Vera DeFehr
Lecture: Costume Making: Story Telling Through Music and Fashion
Workshop: Hat Design from Concept to Creation: Master Straw Material, Decorative and Finishing Techniques
$65 class cost + $45 kit fee to be paid to the instructor
February 20, 2027 Lana White
Lecture: My Paper Quilling Journey
Workshop: Paper Quilling a Card or Art Piece (Note: This class is a Saturday only, from 12:30-5:00)
$50 class cost + kit fee (TBD) to be paid to the instructor
March 20-21, 2027 Kathryn Pennal
Lecture: Upcycled T-shirt Inspiration
Workshop Upcycled Scrappy T-shirt $55 class cost
April 17-18, 2027 Kate Richbourg https://www.beadshop.com
Lecture: Pattern Play, Mixing, Matching and Making it Work
Workshop: Calling All Cobblers, Making your Own Sneakers
$70 class cost (plus $75 additional cost for sneaker kit)
*Non-members pay an additional $10 fee, space available. All class fees are due 1 month before class date. Non-refundable 30 days before class.
(FFG programs 26.27, year plan for members, one page, rvsd 5/5/26)
Lectures and Workshops for 2026-2027:
September 19, 2026
Jim Johnson
Lecture: Wood Block Carving and Stamping on Fabric
I was born in Nevada but have lived in central California my whole life.
My interest in art started at a very young age. I took a couple of classes in
high school, but most of my formal training came from my return to college
in my mid-thir es. This added screen prin ng, ceramics, intaglio, and relief
prin ng to my self-taught pursuit in lampworking. I did a few years of local
art markets in years past, demonstrated art at the county fair, and have
taught different art classes over several years. I always strive to share my
passion for the different mediums I pursue in my classes, and have been
fortunate enough to have started a few of my students into their own
explora on in a new medium. Relief prin ng fascinates me due to the stark
contrast between light and dark, and reminds me of pen and ink drawing
which was the favorite medium in my youth.
September 19 -20, 2026
Workshop: Wood Block Carving and Stamping on Fabric
Instructor: Jim Johnson
Supply list: TBD Class fee $65 + kit fee TBD
Jim Johnson
Lecture: Wood Block Carving and Stamping on Fabric
I was born in Nevada but have lived in central California my whole life.
My interest in art started at a very young age. I took a couple of classes in
high school, but most of my formal training came from my return to college
in my mid-thir es. This added screen prin ng, ceramics, intaglio, and relief
prin ng to my self-taught pursuit in lampworking. I did a few years of local
art markets in years past, demonstrated art at the county fair, and have
taught different art classes over several years. I always strive to share my
passion for the different mediums I pursue in my classes, and have been
fortunate enough to have started a few of my students into their own
explora on in a new medium. Relief prin ng fascinates me due to the stark
contrast between light and dark, and reminds me of pen and ink drawing
which was the favorite medium in my youth.
September 19 -20, 2026
Workshop: Wood Block Carving and Stamping on Fabric
Instructor: Jim Johnson
Supply list: TBD Class fee $65 + kit fee TBD
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October 17, 2026
Teresa Siefert
Lecture: Inspiration
Teresa has been drawing since she was a child. At seven years old she won her first community coloring contest. More recently, she has won several other awards for her painting and quilting. She has a degree in Fine Arts from Modesto Junior College and a Science Degree in Organizational Behavior from University of San Francisco. Teresa worked at ATT for twenty-seven years, retiring in 2000.
All the women in her family quilted; however, Teresa was never interested in quilting. Drawing led her to oil painting, then to photography. While traveling for work, she entered a quilt shop to get a gift for her mother. Instead of material she viewed it as paint in fabulous colors, textures and designs. She wondered if it was possible to use material to make a painting.
She has been able to incorporate her drawing, photography, and painting into quilting. 90% of her quilts are original designs. Teresa uses paint, oil pastels, Ink, Inktense, crayon, and colored pencils to create her artwork. Her work has been displayed in several quilt shows both local and international, galleries and museums. Just recently, Teresa was Artist in Residence at Empty Spool at Asilomar.
Theresa will discuss where she finds inspiration, the methods and mediums she uses to incorporate the inspiration into a quilt. Teresa will also bring finished quilts and explain where the idea originated and how the idea was transformed into a quilt.
October 17, 18 2026
Cindy Thompson
Workshop: Painting on Fabric, Who Knew?
Workshop with Inktense Pencils
$65 + $5 kit fee paid to instructor
Cindy grew up in Watsonville, California. Art is her passion and at the age of 4 her parents enrolled her in private art lessons with a well-known artist where she continued to deepen her passion for art. In adulthood, she is mostly self-taught and continues to take art lessons at every opportunity to help fill her toolbox. She eagerly shares her knowledge and passion with others; joyfully seeing her students thrive through art quilting.
Cindy Thompson is best known for her award-winning Art Quilts that are inspired by photographs, then turning them into realistic art quilts through fabric, inks, and threads. Her work has been shown and published in art quilting books, magazines, galleries and national quilt shows.
https://www.instagram.com/cindyscatcreations
SUPPLY LIST
- DERWENT INKTENSE PENCILS - at least 24 These can be purchased through Michaels, Blick, Amazon or Allard's
- Pattern for Vase – Obtain a free "copyright photo" of an ornate vase of your choice. Be sure that it is clear enough that you can view it to copy through a lightbox or window. You can enlarge it to the size you desire; however, I recommend that it is large enough (fat quarter size) to make an impact. I have used Office Depot or Blockposters.com to enlarge photos.
- Heat n’ Bond light at least 3 yards for fusing flowers and greenery Background
- Prior to class, fuse and fussy cut several large florals and greenery/leaves for vases.
- 1 yard (wallpaper) fabric
- ½ yard Table fabric
- Lightbox
- Teflon pressing sheet
OTHER SUPPLIES Batting:
- 40 X 60 Backing: 1 yard – if ready to quilt your project
- Thread: monopoly or colors to blend with project
- Quilting pins
- Quilting gloves
- Great scissors such as Karen K Buckley serrated
- Sewing Machine in working order with quilting foot
- Pins and other sewing supplies
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November 21, 2026
Annalisa Tays
Lecture : What is a Technical Designer –
Annalisa Tays - 45 Years of Experience
Annalisa’s passion for sewing began at age six, and she has since dedicated her career to mastering the technical and creative aspects of garment construction. After graduating from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in 1980, she gained foundational industry experience on the factory floor before spending 14 years at Koret of California. During her tenure there, she served as an assistant designer, first pattern maker, and production pattern maker.
Following a period of running her own custom sewing business, she spent 22 years at Gap Inc. as a Senior Technical Designer specializing in maternity wear. Currently, she works with Hope and Henry, where she developed and perfected fit blocks across the men’s, women’s, and boys’ categories.
In addition to her corporate experience, she has authored three "Master Class" articles for Threads magazine. She considers herself an artisan with a broad range of creative interests, including costume design and creation, leather work, beading, and wool embellishment, and is currently focused on peyote stitch beaded jewelry. Her next challenge will be on mastering "gold-work" embroidery.
Annalisa enjoys taking on new challenges and looks forward to sharing her passions with you.
November 21, 22 2026
Bound Buttonholes Demystified
Workshop by Annalisa Tays
$70 + $20 kit fee paid to instructor
Supply List
several decorative buttons, preferably with a shank (but not required) for samples AND 3 projects (see below)
- for the scarf, 1 yard of fabric
- for the rectangular scarf, 1 yard of fabric
- for the collar, 1 yard of base fabric and 1 yard for lining, ½ yard of interfacing
- Thread to match your fabrics
- white chalk pencil
- Frixxion pen
- Sewing machine in good working order
- Extension cord and power bar
- All sewing tools needed (i.e. seam ripper, pins, clips, scissors, rotary cutter, mat, board, etc.)
$20 Kit paid directly to the instructor. Kit includes:
- 18” x 20” piece of wool and a 18” x 20” piece of a plain weave fabric (like linen or chambray)
- 10” square of silk organza (additional organza will be provided to purchase)
PLEASE NOTE: Annalisa is highly allergic to scented products. Please refrain from wearing perfume, cologne, heavily scented lotions, soaps and fabric softener on your clothing. Thank you.
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January 16, 17, 2027
Vera DeFehr
Costume Making: Story Telling Through Music and Fashion
A slide show presentation will share Vera’s unique experiences she had during costume making for musicians, singers and dancers. It was quite a large learning curve as a designer and dressmaker. She needed to develop emergency techniques working on very strict deadlines. These techniques have served her well in her regular work as dressmaker for custom clothing for her clients. Some may be transferrable to aid you in your creative endeavors. Beyond the tips and tricks learned in costume making, Vera had the opportunity to learn about the personalities of her clients and their artistic professions along with the historical facts of their performance pieces. Ms. DeFehr is looking forward to sharing it with you.
January 16-17, 2027
Workshop: Hat Making: Mastering Straw Material with Decorative and Finishing Techniques
By Vera DeFehr
$65 + $45 kit fee to be paid to instructor
(The kit will include most everything you need)
During the workshop I will teach you how to make a cute and simple hat from natural straw material. You will make one small accent hat, like a fascinator, and one full/half coverage hat. This material is excellent for California’s hot summers and offers a lot of creative ways to use it. No specific skills are required prior to this class.
Supply List
Additional supplies needed:
- Iron with steam
- Blanket folded to place onto the table for ironing
- Hair dryer
- Milliners needles and hand sewing thread
- Scissors, pencil
- Note: additional supplies may be needed, but you will have advance notice.
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February 20, 2027
Lana White
Lecture: My Paper Quilling Journey
Hi, I’m Lana White, and I love to quill!
Ever since I twisted my first coil, I was hooked. It is amazing and even downright mind boggling what you can do with a thin piece of paper and a little bit of glue. There are no rules in this craft. You can make hundreds of shapes, arrange them wherever you want, and end up with a beautiful piece of art.
I’m looking forward to sharing this creative technique with you all.
February 20, 2027 (Saturday only, 12:30-5:00)
Quilling a Card or Art Piece
Workshop by Lana White
$50 + kit fee (TBD) to be paid to instructor
Supply List: TBD
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March 20, 2027
Kathryn Pennal
Lecture: Upcycled T-shirt Inspiration
Kathryn Pennal has been member of the Fresno Fiber Arts Guild for many years. She has amazed us with her sewing talents. Kathryn has admitted that she rarely uses a standard pattern but prefers to see the vision in her head and sews fearlessly from there. Some of her notable creations are the costumes she makes for herself and a matching one for her horse when they ride in local parades.
Creativity also comes out in her events she plans for local groups. The tablescapes know no bounds and help raise money for worthy causes.
March 20-21, 2027
Workshop: Upcycled Scrappy T-shirt
Start “sourcing” your t-shirts (thrift shops, your closet, your friends closet, …) to make a unique and sassy shirt of your own.
Fee $55
Suppy List: TBD
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April 17, 18, 2027
Kate Richbourg
Lecture and Workshop
Kate Richbourg has been creating jewelry for as long as she can remember. As a child, she spent hours threading beads, never imagining it would shape her future. After college, while considering a corporate career, she answered a bead store’s want ad - an impulsive decision that set her on a lifelong creative path. While teaching and writing about jewelry-making, Kate discovered metalsmithing in a community college class. The moment she saw metal transform under heat and hammer, she knew she had found her medium. She has since dedicated her career to sharing the magic of metalwork, inspiring makers to explore the artistry of soldering, shaping, and forging their own designs. Kate has appeared on DIY, HGTV, and PBS shows like DIY Jewelry, Craft Lab, and Beads, Baubles & Jewels. She is the author of two bestselling books, Simple Soldering: A Beginner’s Guide to Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing Made Easy, both essential guides for aspiring metalsmiths. Today, she teaches live jewelry-making tutorials every Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 am PT on youtube.com/@beadshopdotcom and occasionally on youtube.com/@KateRichbourg. As co-owner of beadshop.com and the creative force behind katerichbourgjewelry.com, she continues to craft, teach, and inspire—proving that creativity, like metal, is shaped by passion and fire.
https://www.beadshop.com
April 17, 2027
Lecture: Pattern Play, Mixing, Matching and Making it Work
Enjoy a lecture that focuses on an exploration of color, pattern, and texture across fiber arts and jewelry making. Kate breaks down the essentials of successful pattern mixing, from scale and repetition to contrast and cohesion, showing how these principles translate across a variety of mediums. Through visual examples and practical insights, participants will gain confidence in their choices and feel inspired to move beyond familiar palettes and patterns.
April 17-18, 2027
Calling all Cobblers: Making Your Own Sneakers
Workshop by Kate Richbourg
Fee: $70
In this workshop, participants will create a custom pair of quilted sneakers using their own fabric selections. Kate will guide students step by step through the process, including assembling the uppers, setting eyelets, and stitching them to durable rubber soles. Designed for both high top and low top styles, this workshop focuses on approachable techniques that result in a truly personal, wearable pair of sneakers. Students should expect to finish one half of the pair in class with the knowledge to finish the other shoe at home.
Supply List
Sneaker Kit
Students will need to purchase a sneaker kit in advance using this link:
https://shoemakersacademy.com/quilters-sneaker-kits/?ref=beadshop
Please use this referral link so Kate receives credit for your purchase.
Materials and Supplies
Students will need fabric for both the exterior and lining. A fat quarter of each is sufficient. Students may choose to contrast the tongue and outer panels, as well as the inner lining. Suitable fabrics include quilting cotton, linen, or lightweight upholstery fabric for the exterior. For the lining, a lighter weight fabric such as quilting cotton is recommended.
Kate will also teach how to create the binding needed for the shoe. This will require approximately an additional quarter yard of fabric beyond the exterior and lining.
Advance Prep
Students will get the most out of class if they arrive with their fabric already quilted. A step by step video will be provided in advance to guide them through the quilting process.
Additional Supplies
Students will also need foam interfacing, an eyelet kit, shoelaces, basting glue, fabric clips, scissors, and thread. Also, a small pair of needle nose pliers are helpful for stitching to help push the needle through when hand stitching. Students will be doing a combination of hand stitching, along with their sewing machines for sewing the binding in class.
The foam interfacing, eyelet kit, and glue can be found on Kate’s Amazon list here:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/beadshopdotcom/list/2V14T7X8YRZT7?ref_=aipsflist
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