Fiber Art for All: Tributary

A yearly winter Open House celebrating all things fiber art!

Friday, February 19, 5:30 – 8 pm
Saturday, February 20, 10 am – 4 pm

A river grows more powerful and enriched by its many sources. The tributaries — the many creeks and streams that feed into the Mississippi River — begin their journeys far and wide. From forests and plains, from headwaters in Minnesota all the way out to distant states, their paths come together in beautiful confluence.

Just as a river has its tributaries, Textile Center has our community — you! — the many people and perspectives that make our organization and home more vibrant.

Join us for Fiber Art for All: Tributary, our yearly winter celebration of all things fiber art. Flow through our space to find inspiration, make new connections, and discover fiber art opportunities for everyone.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ART INSTALLATION:

Call for Participation: Fiber River Walk

Each year, as a part of this special celebration, we create a community art piece together. This year, help us create Fiber River Walk, a patchwork river made up of all kinds of fiber art techniques.

We invite everyone, of all ages and skill levels, to participate, helping us representing the many ways we use and love our Minnesota rivers! Use your favorite fiber art technique to reflect something about the river that you love: its waves of blues, your favorite water activity (like fishing, swimming, boating), or the plants and animals that call it home. Your piece can be any shape and size 8″ and under, 2D or 3D (under 1.5″ deep).

Need some inspiration? Take a walk along the river and see what you notice! Look for the creatures you see, the flowers that grow, and the colors of the always-changing waters.

Drop off your completed textile tribute at Textile Center any time between now and February 2, 2027, and we’ll secure your textile tributes to a beautiful, sprawling River Walk installation. Then join us at our confluence, Fiber Art for All, to see the reveal of this communal work of art (Feb 19 + 20).

Learn more on how to participate here!

APPLY TO OUR MAKERS MARKET:

Calling all fiber + textile artists!

Apply to our Makers Market during Fiber Art for All weekend.

This is our 5th annual Makers Market during our Fiber Art for All celebration. Last year’s event brought 2,200 people through our doors — double the attendance from the year prior (which was double from the year before that)! This festive celebration of fiber art continues to grow, and we’re thrilled to connect with new artists for 2027.

Learn more + apply here

CLASSES THAT CELEBRATE WATER:

Get Started: Sashiko Stitching – January 2027

Thursday, January 14, 2027 6 – 8 pm Sandra Brick Wondering if Sashiko is for you? This project-based class is perfect for beginners! Sashiko is a form of linear Japanese embroidery using small basic running stitches to create…

Wet Felt Your Own Mittens – January 2027

Friday, January 15, 2027 12 – 4 pm Jules Bunch Create a pair of thick, seamless cozy wool mittens (or oven mitts!) using the basics of wet felting. Students will learn to layer wool for insulation, work with…