MEETING INFO - EVENTS - WORKSHOPS
CFAL Meetings
January 18 - 1:00 - 3:30p
Guest speaker Jill Stoll
jillstoll.com and batonrougegallery.org/jill-stoll
BREC Park, 7401 Baringer Rd, Baton Rouge, 70817
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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
Events
COMMUNITY
Stitch Group - Third Sunday of every month *1-3p
Hosted by: Cara Kearns and Jessica Kemm
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Contact: Jessica Kemm for location and details
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Past Events:
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.
Sew, Sew, Fun Party
Hosted by: Phyllis Lear, Bernadette Gaudin, and Elaine Lear
Location: Opelousas, LA
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.
2026 Guest Artist Workshop
Kerr Grabowski Workshop
Date Coming Soon
Space is limited. Register Today! - Max of 18
contact - Kathy Bourgeois kb@kbartdesigns.com or Donna LeFleur donnalefleur5@gmail.com
Non-Refundable $100 Deposit
$25 supply fee paid to instructor on the first day of class
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These workshops are usually 2 to 3 days in length.
Workshop fees vary depending on teacher, venue, and supply costs.
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2024 - Lyric Kinard - “on a mission to help you gain confidence in your vision as an artist”
Inspiring and dynamic workshop with Lyric!
Skillfully guided students through the elements of design, engaging in creative exercises, encouraged both practice and play. lyrickinard.com
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
Member Studio Classes
Coming Soon!
Want To Teach A Workshop?
Fill in the form below and CFAL Board Member will contact you.
Class - Submission Form
FAQ’s about Class INFO/Criteria Below:
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A variety of fiber arts classes are presented throughout 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 - EMAIL the instructor, your non-refundable payment of $20 must be submitted to the teacher.
Students are added on a first come, first-served basis.
A waiting list is 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.