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

  • 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

  • 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

  • These workshops are usually 2 to 3 days in length.

    Workshop fees vary depending on teacher, venue, and supply costs.

  • 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:

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Fill out and submit the Class Submission Form.

    Once CFAL accepts sponsorship of the class, the description and date will be announced.