Events
COMMUNITY EVENTS
FALL - Stitch, Bitch, and Eat - TBA
Stitch, Bitch, and Eat - January 18th at 9a
Location: Arts Council of Livingston Parish, 133 N. Hummel St, Denham Springs, LA, 70726
This is a fun retreat, so bring food to share, and drinks will be provided.
Participants may bring sewing machines and sewing supplies for individual projects. Cutting tables and ironing boards/irons will be available.
(Liquor is not permitted at the Art Council, but “mocktails” are.)
EXHIBITIONS 2025
June 2025
TRAVELING LIBRARY EXHIBIT 2025
July 1, 2025, Show Opens at the East Baton Rouge Main Library on Goodwood Blvd.
Reception: July 20, 3 - 5p at the EBR Main Library
August 1, 2025 - Show Opens at St. Charles Parish Library in Destrehan
September 2, 2025 - Show Opens at Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales
October 1, 2025 - Show Opens at St. Tammany Parish Library branch TBD
November 3, 2025 - Show Opens at Iberville Parish Library in Plaquemine
More branch locations to come
Closing in June 2026 at the EBR Blue Bonnet Branch
Title: The Art of Fiber
Drop Off: June 23, 2025 - Jessica Kemm, jessica.kemm@gmail.com
Specifications:
9” or 10” x 12”, including borders and frames. Portrait orientation. Rigidly mounted to sit/
lean on a frame, plus a hanger or dowel with a hanging mechanism to hang on a wall.
Content suitable for all ages.
Members may submit two pieces. Both pieces will be displayed as space allows.
September - October 2025
LIVINGSTON ART COUNCIL
Show Opening and Reception Date - TBD
Drop Off: TBD - Mary Felder, maryfelder1@cox.net
Specifications:
All art must be for sale
No commission charge
Content suitable for all ages
up to medium size quilts - Pedestals available
Wire hanging required
November 1, 2025 - December 15, 2025
KELWOOD CONTEMPORARY ART - 8202 Kelwood Ave. Baton Rouge
Show Opening and Reception Date - TBD
Title: Fiber Speaks
Drop Off: TBD - Jessica Kemm, jessica.kemm@gmail.com
Specifications:
All art does not need to be for sale
30% commission charge
No content restrictions - political work is not a problem
No size limitations - Pedestals available
2024 Exhibits
Guardians, Harbingers, & Sentinels
A Traveling Library Exhibit
Frameworks Gallery
Meetings
January 12, 2025 - 1:00 - 3:30p
BREC Park, 7401 Baringer Rd, Baton Rouge, 70817
April 6, 2025 - 1:00 - 3:30p
BREC Park, 7401 Baringer Rd, Baton Rouge, 70817
August 10, 2025 - 1:00 - 3:30p
BREC Park, 7401 Baringer Rd, Baton Rouge, 70817
November 16, 2025 - 11:00a - 12:00p
Annie’s Sewing Center, 2256 Philip Dr, Covington, LA 70433
Past General Meeting Dates
January 14, 2024
April 14, 2024
August 11, 2024
November 10, 2024
Meeting Locations
Arts Council of Livingston Parish, 133 N. Hummel St, Denham Springs, LA, 70726
BREC Park, 7401 Baringer Rd, Baton Rouge, 70817
Annie’s Sewing Center, 2256 Philip Dr, Covington, LA 70433
General Meeting Dates, Guest Speakers
January 12, 2025
Guest Speaker - Kelly Anne Mueller - Visit her website at www.kellyannemueller.com
April 6, 2025
Guest Speaker - Jane Tardo - Visit her website at www.janetardo.com
August 10, 2025
Guest Speaker - Phyllis Lear - Visit her website at www.plear.shop
November 16, 2025
Guest Speaker - Anita Cooke - Visit her website at www.anitacooke.com
Member Studio Classes
• Rack Weaving with Kathy Bourgeois - Sept 21
Location: BREC Park, 7401 Baringer Rd, Baton Rouge, 70817
Time: 12 - 5p
Email with Interest - kb@kbartdesigns.com
Class INFO/Criteria Below:
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A variety of fiber arts classes are presented through the year by our skilled CFAL Member Teachers. Each teacher manages their own subject matter, venues and class size.
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Basic class fees are capped at $20 per day, plus any materials or kit fees charged by the teacher.
Non-Members may take a CFAL class by paying an additional $25, and receive a CFAL membership. If payment is made in September through December, the membership will continue through the following year.
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Class size is limited. To RESERVE a seat, your non-refundable payment of $20 must be submitted to the teacher. Students are added on a first come, first served basis. A list of stand-by names may be kept once the class is full.
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Fill out and submit the Class Submission Form. Once CFAL accepts sponsorship of the class, the description and date will be announced.
Guest Artist Workshops
Occasionally, CFAL organizes a workshop opportunity with a fiber arts teacher of national repute.
These highly sought-after teachers and authors offer classes around the country and online.
Bringing them to Louisiana offers our members a chance to attend these workshops without the expense of cross-country travel or lodging.
2025 Guest Artist Workshop
INFO COMING SOON!
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These workshops are usually 2 to 3 days in length. Class fees vary depending on teacher, venue and supply costs.
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2020 - Deconstructed Screen Printing with Kerr Grabowski
2019 - Digital Image Transfer with Wen Redmond
2015 & 2016 - Metal Work for Fiber Art & Jewelry with Mary Hettmansberger
2014 - Beading for Quilts with Thom Adkins
Past Artist Workshops 2024
Lyric Kinard - “on a mission to help you gain confidence in your vision as an artist”
The Contemporary Fiber Artists of Louisiana (CFAL) enjoyed an inspiring and dynamic workshop with Lyric! She skillfully guided us through the elements of design, engaging us in creative exercises that encouraged both practice and play. Thank you, Lyric, for sharing your expertise and energy!
You can find her story and art at lyrickinard.com