The Artisan’s Table: Food, Fiber & Freedom

Our newest program, The Artisan’s Table: Food, Fiber & Freedom, brings the arts out of the studio and into the community for educators and families to enjoy. Partnering with local artists, we create programs that spark intentional conversations about culture, home, and connection.

Embroidery for Change with Hamesha Project

Embroidery for Change explores the long global history of embroidery that dates back to the 5th century BC. While regarded as a simple pastime, embroidery served as a powerful form of storytelling and rooted in anti-colonialism across cultures and time periods. 

In our workshop, we will focus on:

  • History of embroidery and its connection with land and natural resources

  • Case studies in India and Guna San Blas Islands in Panama

  • Bridging this knowledge from the books to the classroom

Applications open February 2025 and close March 2025. For those selected, there is a participation fee of $40. However, we offer a sliding scale for anyone unable to pay the full fee.

Notifications will be sent by April 2025. Breakfast, lunch, and materials will be provided.

Meet the Moderators

  • Katie Quan

    Katie Quan (she/her) is a third-generation Chinese American comic artist, educator, and founder of REALSOUL. REALSOUL is a curriculum-based arts organization that develops hands-on curriculum and workshops for educators, centering current issues through the lens of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

  • Pallavi Sarup

    Pallavi Sarup (she/her) is a second-generation South Asian American multi-disciplinary artist, educator, and founder behind Hamesha Project. Hamesha Project is a mission-driven company uplifting South Asian craft and bringing cultural nuance into the DIY world. Through thoughtfully designed craft kits and workshops, Hamesha Project fosters connections between people, culture, and ancestral textile art. Pallavi is passionate about building community and exploring how traditional textiles tie us all together.