🪡Lust for Rust with Mirka Knaster🪡 Join us for this in-person workshop to learn about rust, an eco-friendly, cost-free, and easy medium for dyeing fabric, leather, or paper. Any found object made of iron or steel can corrode to produce iron oxide, which results in interesting, often unexpected imprints. Colors can range from taupes to oranges and browns or transform already colored fabric into other hues. In the first half-day session, we will repurpose used cloth (cotton and linen are best, silk and wool are not) by putting it through the rust process and leaving it overnight. In the second half-day session, we will unwrap and rinse the dyed cloths. Then we will examine the shapes and colors that were produced and determine what kind of stitching will best enhance them. Our creations can be framed, adhered to stiff interfacing, added to quilts, combined with other artworks, or integrated into clothing. ⏰Saturday and Sunday, June 7th and 8th from 10:00am to 1:00pm 🔗Register through the link below: https://sjquiltmuseum.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F15358 (fb)

Costumes, the Gateway to Discovery -- An Evening with Adam Savage This Thursday, May 15th | 7:00pm to 9:00pm Join us for an unforgettable evening with Adam Savage—TV host, maker, and former co-host of MythBusters—as he explores the transformative world of costumes and creativity in his talk, “Costumes, the Gateway to Discovery.” This intimate fundraiser offers fans and curious minds a rare chance to hear Adam reflect on how costuming has shaped his personal and professional journey, inspiring discovery, experimentation, and joy. Expect hands-on moments—yes, he’s bringing artifacts you can touch—and thought-provoking insight from one of the maker movement’s most beloved voices. Attendance is limited and RSVP is required ⏰ Thursday, May 15th, 7:00pm to 9:00pm 🔗RSVP through the link below https://sjquiltmuseum.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F18070 (fb)