Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising 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 & Mend
First Saturday of Every Month*
2025 Dates: Feb. 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, Aug. 2, Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6.
*No Make & Mend January or July 2025
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Avenir Classroom, Rm. 157
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!
Curator's Tour: Tiger's Leap with Dr. Paula Alaszkiewicz
Wednesday, April 16, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Avenir Gallery
Join this exclusive tour to hear from the curator about Part I of Tiger’s Leap: Fashion Past, Present, Future.
Capacity of 30; first come, first served. This is a gallery tour that involves standing and walking for the duration of the tour.
Community Sewing Day
Saturday, March 29, 10 am – 3 pm
The Linda L. Carlson Classroom, Rm. 157
Join us for the second installment of Community Sewing Day!
We will be sewing tote bags to benefit Crossroads Safehouse. Sewing skills are not required for participation; participants can expect an “assembly line” format with tasks for all skill levels.
Can’t join us for Community Sewing Day? During the event, we will accept full, unopened toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, deodorant, toothpaste, makeup, sunscreen, and nail clippers to fill the bags.
CSA Southwestern Region Event Beyond the Seams: Leaping Between Past, Present, and Future
Saturday, April 26, 9 am – 5 pm
Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising at Colorado State University
The Costume Society of America Southwest Region and the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising at Colorado State University invite you to join them for an exclusive all day retreat “Beyond the Seams: Leaping between Past, Present, and Future” on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Spend the day at the Avenir Museum exploring their current exhibition “Tiger’s Leap: Fashion Past, Present, Future” and hear presentations from a costume designer, dress historian, fashion curator, and textile conservator about the unseen work it takes to bring fashion history to life through exhibition, design, and research.
Registration for this event is free and open to all! Visit the CSA website to register today.
Textile Show & Tell
Thursday, May 22, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
The Linda L. Carlson Classroom, Rm. 157
Do you have a wonderful garment or textile that you would like to share with others? Bring any textile object you have that sparks joy for you, and join us in a night of sharing and listening!
