Textiles
A free, monthly discussion group for readings, watchings, and listenings (books, films, and podcasts) on textile and fiber art with a focus on historical, social, economic, and environmental concerns related to fibers, fabrics, makers/artists, techniques, use, value, and more. It's free to participate but advance registration is required month-by-month.
Date/Time: Wednesdays, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM
Location: Pinney Library
Creativity Coaching
Do you have a creative project you are working on and would like consistent and constructive feedback? Join creativity coach Angela Johnson for a series of small group supportive coaching sessions. Topics will include group sharing, question prompts, suggested homework, time to work in session, and more.
Dates: Feb 18–Mar 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM –12:00 PM
Location: Textile Arts Center of Madison
Bootcamp: Making Books and Boxes with Angela Johnson
Handmade artist books and decorative boxes provide endless possibilities for presenting photographs and mementos, and can be a work of art in and of themselves. Learn a variety of structures in this two-day workshop, including accordion fold and small concertina book forms, several Japanese binding techniques, and a decorative foldable box form.
Date: Fri–Sat, April 10–11, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Peninsula School of Art
Creative Art Journaling
Do you want to level up your art journaling or begin an art journaling practice? In this three-week workshop we will use a variety of materials to create sketchbooks and journals. Come with an open mind to try a variety of techniques, do warm-up exercises, solve problems, and capture ideas and feelings on the fly.
Date: Thursdays, April 16–April 30, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Location: Textile Arts Center of Madison
Into the Blues: Cyanotype x Encaustic with Angela Johnson and Sarah Rehmer
This workshop is designed for makers, painters, and photographers interested in gaining new skills and pushing the boundaries of their studio practice through the combination of encaustic, cyanotypes, and painting. Blending the practices and instruction of two dynamic artists, make unique works with incredible depth.
Date: Tues–Fri, July 14–July 17, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Peninsula School of Art
Mindful Photography with Angela Johnson
This interactive day-long workshop explores visualization, nature photography, and guided meditation. Discover how this combined practice can help you focus in on the present moment and see your surroundings in a new way.
Date: Sat, July 18, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Peninsula School of Art
