In this workshop, participants will explore tatreez, the traditional Palestinian cross-stitch embroidery, and the meaning it carries through its regional motifs and colors. Historically tied to specific villages, these patterns form a visual language connected to land, identity, and community. Through stitching a handkerchief-sized piece, participants will experiment with combining motifs and colors, reflecting how displacement…

The following workshop will be taught in Zapotec and Spanish. Join Zapotec artist Vero Mendoza and learn ancestral techniques for preparing and dyeing textiles with natural dyes. All participants will receive a pre-treated cotton bandana to dye and take home. The workshop will also include a weaving demonstration with naturally dyed yarn, an art form…

Join Artist Maria Maea underneath the pavilion Earthen Comforts for a workshop exploring local material, weaving craft, and the cultivation of urban comfort. Participants will learn about honorable harvesting within the city of Los Angeles, and clean, de-thorn, weave, and shape palm fronds into personal shade- and breeze-making devices. Earthen Comforts is a courtyard installation…

Throughout the exhibition, tierra artist Jackie Amézquita will be on-site at Craft Contemporary as part of our Maker-in-Residence program on select Fridays. Visitors are invited to meet and speak with Jackie, and get a glimpse into her studio practice. Using soil gathered from around the United States, Jackie will be mixing the gathered soil with masa, cacao, spring water,…

First-come-first-served, no RSVP required; free for family passholders, Craft Youth Culture participants, and members.  This drop-in workshop gives you the opportunity to learn about the incredible plants that grow across the LA river used for weaving by the Tongva, Tataviam, and Chumash. As a way of engaging with this history and ongoing practice, you will get to do some weaving yourself using small frame looms and a variety…

Taking transit and crafting together builds stronger, more interwoven communities. Add to our weaving wall, leave a message on our wishing tree, and try your hand at weaving, with your very own loom to take home.  This is an event happing offsite at: Wilshire/Fairfax Station 5300 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Join Craft Contemporary’s Senior Curator Frida Cano for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create handmade paper from recycled paper waste and experiment with natural tints from clay, spices, and soil. Discover how these one-of-a-kind papers are transformed into museum collectibles that share insights about the artists and our current exhibition tierra, connecting craft with storytelling.  This…

First-come-first-served, no RSVP required; free for family passholders, Craft Youth Culture participants, and members.  Make, mend, and create all summer long! Included with museum admission, Open Craft Time gives you access to a wide variety of materials in Craft Contemporary’s workshop studio. Drop in on Fridays to sew, repair, upcycle, weave, and explore creative ways to keep…

Bring your beloved shards and broken keepsakes or work with pre-cut glass to create a one-of-a-kind decorative table coaster. Recycled glass shards, a bisque tile, and grout will be provided.  Ages 7+ recommended Space is limited. Advance tickets are required. All adults and children aged 7 and up must have a ticket to take part in…

First-come-first-served, no RSVP required; free for family passholders, Craft Youth Culture participants, and members.  Make, mend, and create all summer long! Included with museum admission, Open Craft Time gives you access to a wide variety of materials in Craft Contemporary’s workshop studio. Drop in on Fridays to sew, repair, upcycle, weave, and explore creative ways to keep…