"These workshops have given me an opportunity to re-ignite my creative side and to create art that is not only beautiful, but also useful in my home - something that brings me a sense of pride. The workshops themselves are very relaxed and Hilary has a great way of making everyone feel comfortable as an artist. I can't wait for the next one!" - Jenn Contreras
Advance registration for all workshops is encouraged, helps us to plan, and guarantees that you will have a spot.
Need ideas for painting, surface design and textile projects? Check out our kits and articles.
Round Wall Weavings with Natural Hand-dyed fibers
UPDATE: Please join us Sunday, September 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00pm. for a chance to create a beautiful round wall weaving using naturally dyed wool and plant fibers with fiber artist Trudy Perry, and natural dyer Hilary L Hahn. Treat yourself to some creative quiet-time in nature in this retreat-like workshop. We will meet outdoors in a Topanga Canyon green space and social distancing measures all in place. Working with plant color in nature is inspiring🌿
You might see wild rabbits, monarchs or dragonflies. All surrounded by the oak trees and beauty of the mountains. This is a chance to explore fiber art and ultimately connect with other creatives.
One reason that we love to host workshops is that creative connection and now that we can offer them to a small group of individuals with social distancing, we can feel connected to each other and to nature again🌼 We aim to provide an amazing experience and you walk away with a one-of-a kind piece of wall art (valued at $150)
Artisanal Supply kit included:
- Naturally dyed yarn
- Naturally dyed fabric strips in pomegranate, madder, and indigo
- Warp Thread
- Embroidery needle
- 10" round ring serving as your loom included
Option to bring:
- Your own scissors
- Fabric
- 1 skein of neutral yarns in a color or texture of your choice
Act now to guarantee your spot!
Class size is very limited to 10 adults- everyone will wear masks, spread out, and have their own individual work space, and our last workshop did sell-out!
All details are sent upon registration. Photos courtesy of Carrie Mikuls photography and Trudy Perry.
Watercolor for Relaxation: Full Moon
Create beautiful watercolor paintings of the full moon & ocean waves in this relaxing online workshop
The full moon is a time to celebrate goals and projects coming to fruition. Learn to paint the moon and it's phases!
We will working with watercolors in an art class that explores painting a full moon. Come away with an understanding of watercolor washes and techniques, along with your work of art. The following evening we encourage you to take a stroll outside and watch the moon rise!Â
Join us Thursday, October 29th @ 4:00p.m. PST for a blue moon and a wonderful opportunity to experience a creative flow state through watercolor painting.
This workshop is geared towards adult & teens. Older students are invited to join-in. I will be giving detailed instruction on how to paint the moon, so be sure if you bring your child that they can focus.
You will deepen your understanding of watercolor while relaxing and tapping into creativity. Watercolor can be a wonderfully calming so take a break and paint with us!!
All levels welcome.
We are keeping supply lists fairly simple. You will need:
1. White multi-media paper, or nice sturdy paper size 9" x 12" or larger
2. A set of watercolors
3. 2 paintbrushes: round or flat
*inspiration images will be provided but feel free to bring along your own reference images, see work by Amelia from our last workshop in the photos.
Upon registration, you will receive a Zoom invite link to the class that can be joined using the free app Zoom. Students will have the opportunity to join using video & audio.
This is so those in the class and myself can chat and see their work.
The ticket price $30. Our workshop will last for 90 minutes.
Contact me for additional supply recommendations or questions!
Each month we cover a new painting or surface design topic online.
Loom Weavings with Naturally dyed Wool Fibers
Want to create something beautiful for your walls? If you have ever had the desire to learn loom weaving while creating a stunning personalized piece of art, then this small-group in person workshop is for you.
Join us Sunday, July 5th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a chance to create a beautiful wall weaving using naturally dyed wool and plant fibers! We will be meeting outdoors in the green space of our Miracle Mile garden and social distancing measures will be in place!Â
**I have 2 looms available for loan or purchase locally!Â
Artisanal Supplies provided:
- Naturally dyed yarn
- Naturally dyed fabric strips in pomegranate, madder, and indigo
- Warp Thread
Supplies to bring:
- Pen
- RulerÂ
- Scissors
- String
- Strip denim (optional)
- 2 skeins of neutral yarns in colors and textures of your choice
- Option to use an embroidery needle
We will supply cardboard and help you to create a cardboard loom upon arrival, or purchase your own loom in advance.
This class is led by lifestyle expert and weaver, Stacie Krajchir in collaboration with artisanal dyer and textile artist, Hilary L Hahn.
Stacie Krajchir is a Lifestyle Curator, Textile Artist and People Connector. With a background in painting, she has consistently found a way to merge one art form with another throughout her journey as an artist. Stacie graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Art Practice and Art History. “Whether it’s painting, ceramics, or working with natural dyes and textiles—making is my slowing down…the being present and spilling over. The fibers, the weaving, exploring natural dyes, it’s all a way to recharge, replenish and show up for the rest.”
Stacie is the founder of @slowmotionretreat a creative retreat offering hands-on-workshops that lean into slowing down.Â
Act now to guarantee your spot!
Class size is limited to 7 adults- everyone will wear masks and have their own individual workspaces.
Indigo Shibori Garden social
Join us December 5th @ 3:30 for a final opportunity to dye with indigo this year in a safe socially distant small group setting.
Are you interested in learning how to work with indigo?
Would you like to create a curated sustainable closet designed in part by you?
In this small group workshop, you will find the freedom to create an indigo and patterned textile that you will cherish for all time. I offer a short intro to natural indigo and describe the process of shibori binding, an ancient Japanese technique. Next, we explore simple binds, ties, and folds.
You will receive a long 15" wide bolt of fabric to dye (makes a perfect wall handing or table runner) and up-cycle 1 piece of your choosing using natural indigo and learn about how to create an organic indigo vat, all surrounded by the beauty of our Miracle Mile dye garden. Everyone will have their own materials, be spaced over 6 feet apart and all social distancing measures including masks will be in place. Mask and bandana blanks will be available to purchase.Â
Customize your wardrobe sustainably and beautifully, or make a piece of frame-able art for your wall.Â
Limit to 6 participants. Pricing is designed to provide a value and be pandemic friendly. Grab a friend and create gifts for the holiday season.
Register today- our last one sold out!
Space is limited. There will only be 6 spots available during this session.
Please note: your health and well-being is the highest priority and you will be evenly spaced working in groups of 2 or 3 per table. Masks are required. This is a private, invite only event. I hope you can join us.
Work in picture 4 by dye group member, Carissa S.
Naturally Dyed Clutch bag with Sashiko Embroidery
In this workshop, you will learn to naturally dye upholstery weight cotton using color extracted from plants then embroider it to create a unique handmade clutch.
You will learn the basics of natural dyeing and embroidery, Including basic Sashiko and running stitches with fiber artist, Lori Zimmerman to embellish your new clutch. Your piece can then be lined with a lining provided and finished with a magneticmetallic clasp.
​Hilary Hahn is a visual artist and textile designer. She uses natural dye materials and traditional processes in a modern way. With a background in interiors and fine art, she unites these worlds through her textile designs. Hilary founded the Creative Sundays workshop series to help people discover new creative processes and spark creativity, while making items that are both beautiful and functional.
Lori Zimmerman is a fiber artist working with fabric painting, photography and embroidery. Her current body of work is inspired by our need, as we face life’s challenges, to mend ourselves and the world around us. Lori has a BFA from California College of Art. Lori initially worked in fabric print design and interior design, and has been exhibiting her fine art in the United States and Canada since 2011.
Shibori Silk Lavender Restorative Eye-pillows
Co-hosted by Designer,Hilary L Hahn and Aromatherapist, Flin Grant in collaboration with Jenni Kayne. We will make restorative aromatherapeutic eye pillows using stitched Shibori techniques. Suitable for beginners who wish to learn simple artful Shibori patterns plus aromatherapy in a relaxed social setting! Make time to shop the collection while learning something new.
This class is limited to 12 people and will be held at Jenni Kayne boutique in Montecito,
Includes:Â
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- Silk eye-pillow case and insert
- Indigo all natural dye materials
- Organic Golden Flax seed
- Lavender, chamomile, dried rose petals
- Essential oils for aromatherapy
- All additional tools and materials
Intro to Batik: Wax Resist on Fabric
Join us Sunday, October 6th to learn the ancient tradition of wax batik, an intriguing technique of applying wax resist on fabric to be over-dyed. In this workshop, you will explore various application techniques and tools, with possible results ranging from intricate details, bold geometrics, to fields of abstract textures. In this 5 hour class, time will be given to practice techniques before creating an original design to suit your vision. You will leave with a set of sample swatches and a finished 22” square of organic cotton. Your finished piece can be worn as a bandanna, hung in a window- or sewn into something of your choosing!
Indigo Shibori Virtual Private Lesson
Learn the art of Shibori and how to work with natural indigo in a virtual private lesson.
We can focus on a technique of your choosing. Some options include, Itajime, Arashi, Kumo, stitched Shibori or Bandhani patterns.
Private lessons last 2.5 hours and the virtual private currently includes the indigo shibori kit, so that you may start your own organic indigo iron vat.
Privates are offered 2x monthly, generally on a Wednesday or Fridays. Contact me to reserve your time slot today.
Botanical Bundle Dyeing
For this week only, sign-up and save $5 with early bird pricing!
Join us Friday, June 21st for our ever popular Botanical Dye workshop! In this workshop, you will discover the magic of natural plants to create kaleidoscopic color on silk and cotton through an eco-dyeing activity. We will gather leaves, use wildflowers and seasonal blooms to bundle dye on large silk square scarves and cotton. While our bundles steam, you will relax and enjoy a snack in the garden as the sun sets. Both textiles make great gifts and are so fun to re-create at home again! This workshop is a perfect way to treat yourself and a friend to a creative evening!
All photos are courtesy of Emily Sandor photography
Artisanal Bandhani and Shibori Resist Workshop
Join us July 24th for our first full day artisanal bandhani workshop! Led by Artisan and Designer Aziz Khatri and his daughter, Taina Khatri. Brought to you by Judy Frater of theSomaiya Kala Vidya design school for artisans in Gujarat, India.
Explore the art of Bandhani and resist dyeing in a small group setting with an esteemed artisan who comes from a lineage of Bandhani dyers.
*Reserve a spot as the class is limited to 12 participants and due to the rare artisanal nature- it will sell-out quickly.
Modern Artisan Marketplace - Indigo pop-up!
Experience the wonder of natural indigo and create your own designer t-shirt or bandana in a mini-indigo experience based on my popular full length indigo workshops!
What: Live natural indigo dyeing + textiles
Where: Platform Culver City
When: Sunday, July 28th
Located at 8850 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
Sign-up today, select a time and reserve your textile blank!
*6 spots available per session. No previous textile experience is needed.Â
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Lots of other amazing businesses will be at this market.
Naturally Dyed Clutch bag with Sashiko Embroidery
In this workshop, you will learn to naturally dye upholstery weight cotton using color extracted from plants then embroider it to create a unique handmade clutch.
You will learn the basics of natural dyeing and embroidery, Including basic Sashiko and running stitches with fiber artist, Lori Zimmerman to embellish your new clutch. Your piece can then be lined with a lining provided and finished with a magneticmetallic clasp.
​Hilary Hahn is a visual artist and textile designer. She uses natural dye materials and traditional processes in a modern way. With a background in interiors and fine art, she unites these worlds through her textile designs. Hilary founded the Creative Sundays workshop series to help people discover new creative processes and spark creativity, while making items that are both beautiful and functional.
Lori Zimmerman is a fiber artist working with fabric painting, photography and embroidery. Her current body of work is inspired by our need, as we face life’s challenges, to mend ourselves and the world around us. Lori has a BFA from California College of Art. Lori initially worked in fabric print design and interior design, and has been exhibiting her fine art in the United States and Canada since 2011.