Events Calender
Past events
Mar 30
Hand Mending Workshop
Don't toss those favorite jeans or that extra comfy flannel shirt with the hole in the elbow... bring them into the Studio and get tips and tricks for patching them right up! Renee Johnson will lead this informal and creative session focused on techniques for creating lasting repairs on clothing and fabrics. Bring in one or a few items that need mending and take advantage of focused time in the Studio to get it done!
Mar 4 - Mar 25
Beginner Sashiko
In this series of four, 1-hour evening lessons, Renee will guide you through creating a design “sampler”. You will learn how to prepare fabric, create a pattern on the fabric, choose needles and thread, proper stitching technique and different ways to finish your sampler. Each week Renee will introduce a new technique, help you get started, and then… you have the week to take your time and practice on your sampler fabric.
Sep 28
Fresh Leaf Indigo
Come and help us harvest Japanese indigo fresh from the Studio’s garden and experiment with ways to create lovely organic blue washes on fabrics, as well as potent dark green patterns using just the leaves from the indigo plant and stencils.
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Bennington Quilt Fest
2024 Special Exhibit: The Quilts of Serena Mattison Vendors, Raffles, Quilt Raffle, Challenge exhibit, raffles $10 Admission
Sep 10
Fresh Leaf Indigo
Come and help us harvest Japanese indigo fresh from the Studio’s garden and experiment with ways to create lovely organic blue washes on fabrics, as well as potent dark green patterns using just the leaves from the indigo plant and stencils.
Sep 6 - Sep 8
Fall Festival of Quiltfest
The theme is "Something Old and Something New" Vendors, sewing demonstrations, 1930's Challenge, Raffle Totes, Vintage to modern quilts, whole cloth quilt raffle.
Aug 3
Shibori Dyeing Workship
For this three hour workshop, you will start with learning a “water ripple” folding technique on a 24” bandana. Once you get that cloth soaking in the indigo, you will then get to practice more intricate folding and stitching techniques on a 28” hand towel to create a “wood grain” pattern and several other variations. Renee will have many examples of the types of patterns and other prepared material scraps so you can keep experimenting if time allows! Throughout the class, you will be dipping y
Jun 8
Shibori dyeing workshop
For this three hour workshop, you will start with learning a “water ripple” folding technique on a 24” bandanna. Once you get that cloth soaking in the indigo, you will then get to practice more intricate folding and stitching techniques on a 28” hand towel to create a “wood grain” pattern and several other variations. Renee will have many examples of the types of patterns and other prepared material scraps so you can keep experimenting if time allows!
May 17 - May 19
Quiltfest
I am very excited to be at Quiltfest this year! This show is full of vendors and amazing quilts! You don't have to be a quilter to enjoy this show. If you enjoy this show if you enjoy any sort of fiber art! To find my booth: take a left after you enter. It is against the wall.
Nov 15
Open Studio Night at Main Street Studio
Join us at the Main Street Studio and work on your current project! This is our last open studio of 2023!! I will be working on some sashiko again as dyeing some more items in my newly made GIANT indigo VAT!
Nov 8
Open Studio Time at Main Street Studio
Stop in and work on your current WIP and check out the studio! There is lots of felting and latch hooking going on and I will be working on some more shibori pieces.
Nov 5
Annual Fall Artisan sale at Barn at the Bridge
I will be at this unique location with many of my hand made kimono fabric accessories.
Nov 1
Open Studio Time at Main Street Studio
I will be working on dyeing some thread with my indigo vat, creating stencils with tapioca paste and some shibori.
Oct 25
Open Studio Time
Come out and enjoy open studio time! I will be working on some dyeing some threads with an indigo vat as well as stenciling some fabrics using tapioca starch paste.
Oct 18
Open Studio at Main Street Studio
Come check out the Main Street Studio in Charlton during open studio time! Ask questions, share and learn techniques!
Jun 10
Beginner Tsumami Zaiku
"Tsumami zaiku" is a Japanese handicraft that utilizes small squares of fabric to create beautiful floral hair ornaments (kanzashi). Maiko (apprentice geisha) are often seen wearing ornate tsumami kanzashi. As part of Main Street Studio's "Charlton Makes!" community art exhibit and workshop series, community members will have an opportunity learn traditional techniques to create a floral hair clip known as a "chirimen fabric tsumami kanzashi".
Dec 4
The Op Shop's Secondhand Wonderland
This is a holiday market and shopping event centering on sustainability and vintage style in gift giving. This event will showcase vendors offering wares perfect for gift giving, wearing and decorating for the season. Presented by The Op Shop.
Nov 4
Cobblestone Creek Charity Guild's Holiday Boutique
Cobblestone Creek Charity Guild's annual Holiday Boutique benefits the Victor/Farmington Food Cupboard & other local charities. I will be there with my jewelry, kanzashi and accessories created with vintage fabrics.
Aug 20
Mending workshop at The Op Shop
Registration is required. This FREE Workshop is brought to you by The Op Shop. I will be teaching sashiko stitching and boro-style patching and repair techniques. You should bring your own denim or cotton piece you'd like to mend or work on. There will be practice pieces available. All tools will also be available for purchase so you can continue to master your new skill at home!
Jul 16 - Jul 28
Pop up at the Op Shop
Handmade creations and vintage Kimono and accessories will be at the Op Shop for the month of July.