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
Saturday, May 4, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Avenir Classroom
Are your favorite jeans ripped? Do you have holes in your socks? Want to learn how to sew on a button or just need a larger space for a sewing project? Drop in to our monthly ‘Make & Mend’ events. All textile project types are welcome- we will do what we can to help. (Please note that this is not an alteration service, we want to help you learn to maintain and create your own clothes!)
Tie Dye Show and Tell
Thursday, April 18, 2024
5:30 p.m.
Avenir Classroom
Bring or wear your favorite piece of tie-dye to show and share the story of the piece.
Ikat with Kristen Bukowski
Thursday, May 16, 2024
5:30 p.m.
Avenir Classroom
Learn about the process of Ikat, dying yarns prior to weaving them into fabric, from CSU instructor Kristen Bukowski.
Garden Tie Dye
June Date and Time TBD
Avenir Classroom
Make your own Tie Dye with inspiration from the colorful Trial Gardens. We will have all the supplies you need to try out different resist dying techniques.
