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DETAILS Instructor: Natalie Chanin and The School of Making TeamIn this in-depth workshop, Natalie shares elements of fabric design from concept to completion, teaching on the various facets of the design journey and development. Explore the process with swatches of organic cotton, experimenting with color development, stencil design, and hand-painting in combination with embroidery techniques. See the itinerary below for more details.Wednesday, August 20 – Friday August 22, 2025Workshop begins Wednesday at 10:00amAlabama Chanin @ The Factory462 Lane DriveFlorence, AL 35630Kindly note: Workshops are non-refundable. *Excluded from all sales and promotions. WHAT'S INCLUDED WORKSHOP GUESTS RECEIVE:• Fabric swatches• Light breakfast, lunch, and afternoon coffee• Assistance in planning your trip• A studio tourSTUDIO ACCESS:• An expansive fabric library with hundreds of swatches featuring various techniques• One-on-one instruction time with the team• All tools needed along the way

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Instructor: Natalie Chanin and The School of Making Team In this in-depth workshop, Natalie shares elements of fabric design from concept to completion, teaching on the various facets of the design journey and development. Explore the process with swatches of organic cotton, experimenting with color development, stencil design, and hand-painting in combination with embroidery techniques. See the itinerary below for more details. Wednesday, August 20 – Friday August 22, 2025 Workshop begins Wednesday at 10:00am Alabama Chanin @ The Factory 462 Lane Drive Florence, AL 35630 Kindly note: Workshops are non-refundable.
 *Excluded from all sales and promotions.
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WORKSHOP GUESTS RECEIVE: <meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8">• Fabric swatches • Light breakfast, lunch, and afternoon coffee <meta charset="utf-8">• Assistance in planning your trip <meta charset="utf-8">• A studio tour STUDIO ACCESS: <meta charset="utf-8">• An expansive fabric library with hundreds of swatches featuring various techniques <meta charset="utf-8">• One-on-one instruction time with the team <meta charset="utf-8">• All tools needed along the way

An artisan works with a stencil to hand-paint fabric.

A collage of images featuring various swatches, stencils, and a portrait of Natalie Chanin.

A Sequined fabric swatch and the Embroidery Threads and Stories book.

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The Shoals: Fabric Design and Painting @ The Factory | August 20-22, 2025

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DETAILS Please scroll down below the product description to read our list of Frequently Asked Questions. Instructor: The School of Making TeamEnjoy a private group workshop experience with friends, family, and The School of Making Team. The Private Studio Workshop offers a five-day learning experience for groups of 12. Customize your workshop to explore hand-sewing, patternmaking, stenciling, design, and more—at any skill level. Monday – FridayReach out for date availabilityAlabama Chanin @ The Factory462 Lane DriveFlorence, AL 35630Kindly note: Workshops are non-refundable. For more information, please contact us. *Excluded from all sales and promotions. WHAT'S INCLUDED WORKSHOP GUESTS RECEIVE:• One custom kit of any style, stencil, and technique from The School of Making• Light breakfast, lunch, and afternoon coffee• One organic cotton tote and notebook from Alabama Chanin• Assistance in planning your trip and custom workshop itinerarySTUDIO ACCESS:• Cutting, stenciling, and design departments• All tools needed along the way• Garment samples in a full range of sizes to try on• An expansive fabric library with hundreds of swatches featuring various techniques• One-on-one instruction time with the team• Assistance with fitting and alterations

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<meta charset="utf-8">Please scroll down below the product description to read our list of Frequently Asked Questions.
 Instructor: The School of Making Team Enjoy a private group workshop experience with friends, family, and The School of Making Team. The Private Studio Workshop offers a five-day learning experience for groups of 12. Customize your workshop to explore hand-sewing, patternmaking, stenciling, design, and more—at any skill level. Monday – Friday <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/contact" target="_blank">Reach out</a> for date availability Alabama Chanin @ The Factory 462 Lane Drive Florence, AL 35630 <meta charset="utf-8">Kindly note: Workshops are non-refundable. For more information, please <a href="https://alabamachanin.com/contact" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://alabamachanin.com/contact">contact us</a>.
 *Excluded from all sales and promotions.
<h3>WHAT'S INCLUDED</h3>
 WORKSHOP GUESTS RECEIVE: • One custom kit of any style, stencil, and technique from The School of Making • Light breakfast, lunch, and afternoon coffee • One organic cotton tote and notebook from Alabama Chanin • Assistance in planning your trip and custom workshop itinerary STUDIO ACCESS: • Cutting, stenciling, and design departments • All tools needed along the way • Garment samples in a full range of sizes to try on • An expansive fabric library with hundreds of swatches featuring various techniques • One-on-one instruction time with the team • Assistance with fitting and alterations

The School of Making Notions - Beads, Embroidery Floss, and Needles

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The Shoals: Private Studio Workshop @ The Factory | Choose Your Date

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Details The annual Project Threadways Symposium brings together scholars, activists, makers, and thinkers to present research, share stories, and encourage dialogue about history, community, and power—all through the lens of fashion and textiles. Presentations, dinners, exhibitions, and workshops create a multi-day experience in Florence, Alabama, centered on material culture and making. Virtual registration is also available. Recorded sessions from past symposia may be accessed by purchasing a virtual ticket. Please contact think@projectthreadways.org with questions. The 2024 Project Threadways Symposium was made possible with support from the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area and Bank Independent. Schedule All events are held at The Factory at 462 Lane Drive in Florence, Alabama, unless otherwise specified. Friday, April 199 a.m. Registration and breakfast from All the Best9:30 a.m. Welcome from Natalie Chanin10:15 a.m. Diana N’Diaye on Water, Senegal, and the U.S.11:15 a.m. Zero Waste Demo — finger knitting11:45 a.m. Cassidy Zachary + April Callahan on Why We Study the History of Fashion (Zoom)12:30 p.m. Lunch from Simply Baked1:30 p.m. Zero Waste Demo — knotted necklaces2:00 p.m. Kim Kelly + JoeAnn Pettway West on Gee’s Bend Then and Now2:45 p.m. Carla Fernández on Indigenous Techniques and Contemporary Craft3:30 p.m. Panel moderated by Ansley Quiros4 p.m. Break — Explore the Shoals5:30 p.m. Anita Flanagan on Cultural Clothing for the Modern Native American, held at the Southall-Moore House, 217 E. Tuscaloosa Street (in-person only)Saturday, April 209 a.m. Breakfast from All the Best9:30 a.m. Zero Waste Workshop with Natalie Chanin (in-person only)11:30 a.m. Li Edelkoort on a Decade of the Anti_Fashion Manifesto12:00 p.m. Lunch from Rivertown Coffee Co.1 p.m. Rebecca Burgess on Fibershed1:45 p.m. Tour of The Factory2:15 p.m. Panel moderated by Ansley Quiros2:45 p.m. Project Threadways Looks Back and Forward3:30 p.m. Closing RemarksPlease contact think@projectthreadways.org with questions. *Excluded from all sales and promotions.

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<div data-mce-fragment="1">The annual Project Threadways Symposium brings together scholars, activists, makers, and thinkers to present research, share stories, and encourage dialogue about history, community, and power—all through the lens of fashion and textiles. Presentations, dinners, exhibitions, and workshops create a multi-day experience in Florence, Alabama, centered on material culture and making. Virtual registration is also available. Recorded sessions from past symposia may be accessed by purchasing a virtual ticket. 
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Please contact <a href="mailto:think@projectthreadways.org" rel="noopener" target="_blank" data-mce-href="mailto:think@projectthreadways.org">think@projectthreadways.org</a> with questions. 
The 2024 Project Threadways Symposium was made possible with support from the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area and Bank Independent.   
<h3>Schedule</h3>
All events are held at The Factory at 462 Lane Drive in Florence, Alabama, unless otherwise specified.
 Friday, April 19 9 a.m. Registration and breakfast from All the Best 9:30 a.m. Welcome from Natalie Chanin 10:15 a.m. Diana N’Diaye on Water, Senegal, and the U.S. 11:15 a.m. Zero Waste Demo — finger knitting 11:45 a.m. Cassidy Zachary + April Callahan on Why We Study the History of Fashion (Zoom) 12:30 p.m. Lunch from Simply Baked 1:30 p.m. Zero Waste Demo — knotted necklaces 2:00 p.m. Kim Kelly + JoeAnn Pettway West on Gee’s Bend Then and Now 2:45 p.m. Carla Fernández on Indigenous Techniques and Contemporary Craft 3:30 p.m. Panel moderated by Ansley Quiros 4 p.m. Break — Explore the Shoals 5:30 p.m. Anita Flanagan on Cultural Clothing for the Modern Native American, held at the Southall-Moore House, 217 E. Tuscaloosa Street <meta charset="utf-8">(in-person only) Saturday, April 20 9 a.m. Breakfast from All the Best 9:30 a.m. Zero Waste Workshop with Natalie Chanin <meta charset="utf-8">(in-person only) 11:30 a.m. Li Edelkoort on a Decade of the Anti_Fashion Manifesto 12:00 p.m. Lunch from Rivertown Coffee Co. 1 p.m. Rebecca Burgess on Fibershed 1:45 p.m. Tour of The Factory 2:15 p.m. Panel moderated by Ansley Quiros 2:45 p.m. Project Threadways Looks Back and Forward 3:30 p.m. Closing Remarks Please contact <a rel="noopener" href="mailto:think@projectthreadways.org" target="_blank" data-mce-href="mailto:think@projectthreadways.org">think@projectthreadways.org</a> with questions. 
*Excluded from all sales and promotions.
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Image of cotton being spun into yarn with Project Threadways logo.

Black and white image of hands sewing a garment.

Model styled in the Kelly Cardigan, Ravenna Tunic, and Bias Chevron Tunic in Navy Figured and Deep Indigo

Image of cotton being spun into yarn with Project Threadways logo. double

Project Threadways 2024 Symposium | Virtual Download

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Details Maker Live is a monthly live-streaming session dedicated to answering community questions about design, maker projects, hand-sewing, our organization, our favorite books, and any other topics of discussion that arise.The Q&A session is free and open to anyone with a subscription to The School of Making Club. Click here to join and create an account. Friday, May 2, 20251:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST@ The School of Making Club The livestream will take place in The Conversation space of The Club. Once we are live, it will be visible at the top of the page after logging into your account. To join the livestream, click anywhere on the preview, and it will open to full screen with sound. To send a question, please email us at studio@projectthreadways.org with "Maker Live" in the subject line. Let us know what you want to learn, what you're curious about, even what's got you stumped on your current project. We will also be accepting questions during the live-stream as time allows.

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Maker Live is a monthly live-streaming session dedicated to answering community questions about design, maker projects, hand-sewing, our organization, our favorite books, and any other topics of discussion that arise. The Q&amp;A session is free and open to anyone with a subscription to The School of Making Club. <a rel="noopener" href="https://the-school-of-making.mn.co/landing" target="_blank">Click here to join and create an account</a>.
Friday, May 2, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST @ The School of Making Club
The livestream will take place in The Conversation space of The Club. Once we are live, it will be visible at the top of the page after logging into your account. To join the livestream, click anywhere on the preview, and it will open to full screen with sound.
To send a question, please email us at <a rel="noopener" href="mailto:studio@projectthreadways.org" target="_blank">studio@projectthreadways.org</a> with "Maker Live" in the subject line. Let us know what you want to learn, what you're curious about, even what's got you stumped on your current project. We will also be accepting questions during the live-stream as time allows.

Fabric swatch with text overlay that says "The School of Making, Maker Live"

The Car Coat in Navy Abstract negative reverse appliqué.

Embroidery: Threads and Stories, a book by Natalie Chanin.

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