The Path of the Print with artist Terri Thoman

Where did it all begin? Terri Thoman will take you on a tour through the evolution of printmaking, sharing her passion for the techniques and the stories that make up the incredible history of the print.

Non-Toxic Dry Point Engraving mini-workshop with Terri Thoman

Terri Thoman will guide you through a centuries-old process, given a modern twist! 

Reminiscent of the images of Durër and Rembrandt, you will explore the simplicity of scratching an image into a surface and printing it onto fine paper. This workshop was created by Ms. Thoman for the famed Swiss manufacturer Caran d’ Ache, to promote the Neo Color II watercolor crayon as an alternative to the toxic inks normally required for intaglio printing. She previously taught this workshop at the Texas Art Educators Association Conference for four years and most recently at the Dallas Museum of Art. The non-toxic process will allow any artist to continue the printmaking experience at the kitchen table.

In Fiber with artists Linda Creagh, Christine Guernsey, and Linda Disosway

July's program will explore a wide-ranging variety of fiber techniques used by three exciting contemporary artists.

Annual Silent Auction and Raffle / Christmas in July!

Haven’t you always wanted to own art pieces from your DAFA friends? Or share your art with your fellow members? Well, this is your chance!

DAFA is having a silent auction of member-created art pieces at the July meeting to raise funds for our programming and outreach efforts. Get your creative juices flowing and make something wonderful to bring. Or rummage through your studio to find a piece or two that's just waiting for a new home.

As part of our 2025 Silent Auction, we will be raffling off a very special piece of art from a DAFA member. (Details to be announced soon!)

Members of the CC Young community have been invited to join us as part of their Christmas in July celebration. We can't wait to create a fun and successful event for our CC Young partners!

For more information: Please contact treasurer@dallasfiberartists.org.

The Welman Project with presenter Lauren Watson

This month's program was presented by Lauren Watson of the Welman Project, a non-profit that assists educators by providing raw materials and tools to create classroom supplies. Professional staff assist in creatively adapting donated items to fill classrooms not landfills. Educators can also receive professional development credit through the workshops provided by The Welman Project.

In 10 years the Welman Project has made a positive and impressive impact on the arts education community. Their warehouse and workshops are open to educational professionals, in all situations, from all over the nation.

Many thanks to Lauren for introducing us to this important resource!

Basquiat on a Bag  mini-workshop with Lauren Watson

In this fun-filled exercise of self-expression, we used upcycled materials to create a Jean-Michel Basquiat-inspired artwork on a paper bag!  All the necessary materials were provided!

Creating a Portrait with Two Fabrics and Some Embellishments with artist Leo Ransom

One of our favorite presenters returned this April with both a new program and a special workshop!

Award-winning quilter Leo Ransom, whose work has garnered national acclaim, is a specialist in portraiture. In his new program, he discussed his silhouette technique that uses only two primary fabrics to create a dynamic, powerful, and impactful portrait of a subject. 

As always, we were thrilled to have him back!

Silhouettes workshop with Leo Ransom

At 1 p.m., following the conclusion of our regular program, Leo Ransom taught a workshop on his portraiture technique.  The fee was $50, payable via PayPal. 

The Evolution of a Fiber Artist with artist Marilyn Henrion

Marilyn Henrion, who is represented in the Smithsonian Institution's Archives of American Art, creates works of fine art that are included in museum, corporate and private collections worldwide. As a lifelong New Yorker, her aesthetic vision has always been deeply rooted in the urban geometry of her surroundings, from the earlier textile-based geometric abstractions to the more recent mixed media works. Her gaze is wide and other subjects, such as music, poetry, and the natural world, also inform the content of her work.

In our March program, Ms. Henrion traced her evolution as a fiber artist and mother of four through the wild ’50s and ’60s--in the very heart of a historic period in the New York art and literary scene--up to her continuing creative explorations in Texas as she approaches the age of 93.

Mixed-Media Madness:  Three Workshops for $10 per person

In this incredibly popular annual event, attendees took part in three (3) rotating workshops presented our superstar instructors Carol Regan, Lucy Miron, and Carol Kovacs. We got the chance to experiment with new techniques and materials in a fun, informal environment.

Fancy Ribbon Crafts with Lucy Miron

Lucy Miron taught “Fancy Ribbon Crafts” with two patterns, a chick in an egg and fish, both with moveable parts. Lucy is a past Best of Show winner for her felted work “Herding Cats” and her skeleton doll mini workshop in October.

Embroidered Bears with Carol Regan

Carol Regan showed us how to make a simple embroidered bear face for our Community Service project, Children in Crisis. She also brought patterns of the bears to share. See our Community Service page for more information about making these bears. We have finished more than 60 bears to donate to this worthy cause!

Momigami Paper with Carol Kovacs

Carol Kovacs taught participants how to create Momigami paper, a Japanese technique that uses kneading with a starch or oil product to alter the surface and create textured paper. This paper can be used in bookmaking or in creating collages and other fiber arts.