UCLA Fowler Museum presents Artist Workshop: Boro and Sashiko Stitching with Glennis Dolce on Saturday, August 23, 12-5 p.m. In-Person Workshop: $140 members/$150 nonmember. SOLD OUT
Schedule
12-12:45pm: Artist talk, Deutsch Seminar Room
1-5pm: Artist-facilitated workshop, Courtyard
Join Los Angeles–based artist Glennis Dolce for a hands-on workshop inspired by the Japanese traditions of boro and sashiko stitching. Guided by Dolce’s expertise, participants will create unique whole cloths from fabric scraps using a combination of hand sewing, machine sewing, appliqué, and sashiko techniques.
These textiles can be transformed into a wide range of finished pieces, including pillows, wall hangings, garments, and bags. Participants are welcome to bring their own fabric scraps to complement the curated workshop materials.
Favorite sewing tools (such as scissors, needles, or thimbles) are encouraged, though tools will also be available to borrow. Each participant will receive a materials kit with Indigo-dyed base fabric, threads, and a beautiful selection of vintage Japanese textiles.
This workshop is open to all skill levels—just bring your creativity and curiosity! Space is limited and registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Inspired by the Fowler Museum’s renowned textile collection and current rotation highlighting women’s artistry, this special workshop series, co–presented with Textile Arts LA, centers themes of sustainability, storytelling, and women’s creative legacies.
Glennis Dolce is a Los-Angeles based textile artist whose work blends traditional techniques with contemporary sensibilities. After a 30-year career as a porcelain product designer and manufacturer, Dolce transitioned from clay to cloth in 2006, focusing on shibori dyeing and Japanese textile arts.
In 2007, she introduced her signature Silk Shibori Ribbon, which is now sold internationally, including through the Kyoto Shibori Museum and retailers in the U.S., France, and Italy. Dolce has taught workshops on shibori, indigo, and natural dyeing at the Japanese American National Museum, textile guilds across the country, and her home studio. She believes that hand-making is essential to a well-lived life and finds joy in nurturing creativity in others.
Textile Arts LA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring, connecting, and championing the textile arts community. We foster a dynamic and inclusive space for artists, makers, and enthusiasts across Los Angeles and Southern California who want to engage with the rich traditions and evolving practices of textile arts.
Our community includes artists, designers, curators, educators, collectors, and advocates—all united by a passion for textiles. Through exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and networking events, we create opportunities for learning, collaboration, and creative exchange. By highlighting local talent, organizing original programming, and providing essential resources, we strive to elevate and expand the influence of textile arts.
