Programs and Events
Our programs and events highlight the wide range of the Avenir’s current exhibitions, as well as guest presenters on unique subjects. Join us for these free, public lectures on an intriguing array of textile topics!
Make and Mend
First Saturday of Every Month*
2026 dates: Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5
*No Make & Mend in January 2027
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Linda L. Carlson Classroom, Rm 157
Avenir Museum
Does your beloved sweater have a hole? Do your jeans need a patch?
Drop in to our monthly Make & Mend Open Studio, where we welcome all textile-based projects! Whether you’re into upcycling, mending, fabric DIY, cosplay, stuffy repair, quilting, or anything else textiles, this is the perfect space to get creative.
Basic materials will be provided, but if you have specific fabric, thread, or tools you’d like to use, feel free to bring them along! Please note, this is not an alteration service; we want to help you build the skills and knowledge to mend and maintain your own clothes and accessories!
Revolutionary Style with Chloe Chapin, PhD
Saturday, September 26
3 – 4 p.m.
The Linda L. Carlson Classroom, Rm 157
Avenir Museum
Help us give a warm CSU welcome to visiting scholar, Chloe Chapin, PhD!
Chloe Chapin (Harvard University) will present a special lecture on early American menswear with a focus on the legacy of George Washington’s “buff and blue” uniform. Attend the presentation for a chance to win a copy of Chapin’s recently published book Suitable: The Sartorial Revolution and the Fashioning of Modern Men!
Curators' Tour for imagiNation: Fashioning A Nation, 1776-2026
Wednesday, October 7
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Tour begins in the lobby, Avenir Museum
Join curators Paula Alaszkiewicz (CSU, Design & Merchandising) and Leisl Carr Childers (CSU, History) for a guided visit of the Avenir Museum’s exhibition imagiNation: Fashioning A Nation, 1776 – 2026. Together, you will journey through national identity, commemoration, and nostalgia.
Japanese Textile Techniques with Laura Wong
Friday, October 23
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
The Linda L. Carlson Classroom, Rm 157
Avenir Museum
Come learn about a variety of weaving and dyeing techniques from Japan, utilizing real vintage and antique fabric examples provided by Laura Wong of LA based textile shop BORO BORO. We will look at the processes by which they are made and how they are utilized in making kimono.
Kimono Dressing Demonstration with Laura Wong
Saturday, October 24
10 – 11 a.m.
The Linda L. Carlson Classroom, Rm 157
Avenir Museum
Have you ever wondered how a Japanese kimono is worn? Come see a demonstration by licensed kimono dresser Laura Wong of how a contemporary kimono ensemble is dressed on the body from start to finish.
Photo by Anji Salz.
Curators' Tour for imagiNation: Fashioning A Nation, 1776-2026
Saturday, November 7
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Tour begins in the lobby, Avenir Museum
Join curators Paula Alaszkiewicz (CSU, Design & Merchandising) and Leisl Carr Childers (CSU, History) for a guided visit of the Avenir Museum’s exhibition imagiNation: Fashioning A Nation, 1776 – 2026. Together, you will journey through national identity, commemoration, and nostalgia.
Curator's Tour for Kimono Matters: Materiality and Making
Saturday, November 14
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Tour begins in the lobby, Avenir Museum
Gain behind the scenes insight into the exhibition process behind Kimono Matters on this tour with curator, Vidhita Raina (CSU, Design and Merchandising).
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