World Hope Heroes is a special edition of World Hope Forum, bringing together acclaimed international leaders we look up to as heroes. As champions for good, their remarkable work spans civil justice, social activism, environmental conservation, handcraft preservation and multicultural awareness. This virtual gathering is free and open to the public.

Join us for an online summit exploring regenerative design.The Eileen Fisher Foundation has curated conversations with designers, activists, farmers, founders, and journalists advancing solutions rooted in Indigenous wisdom and new pathways forward. Discover how we can collectively create a clothing future that gives back more than it takes.

Free registration includes access to all sessions on release days, plus a platform to reflect and connect with a community of peers.

Gather with us in Nashville for a weekend of craft, music, and shared making at Nash Yarn Fest 2026. Join a warm, joyful community of knitters and crocheters alongside more than 90 vendors from across the U.S., Canada, and the UK. This year offers full shopping days on both Friday and Saturday, with a music-filled celebration on Friday night.

Each year, Project Threadways hosts an annual symposium exploring the intersections of design, art, making, power, labor, and community. The 2026 Project Threadways Symposium continues this exploration through the theme of Regeneration. Presentations, workshops, and exhibitions center on cotton, from soil to shelf to symbol. More details coming soon.

The Alabama Fashion Alliance is excited to announce its 2026 Women in Fashion Brunch, celebrating women making an impact in the fashion and beauty industries. The Brunch features Natalie Chanin as the keynote speaker, along with industry experts, curated vendors, educational experiences, special award recognitions, and a live on-location Fashion Podcast. General and VIP tickets are available.

The School of Making is offering a 2026 Continuing Education Course through the University of North Alabama focused on design, hand-sewing, and embroidery. Instruction includes every hand-sewing, appliqué, and embroidery stitch from The School of Making, plus hand-painting and stenciling tutorials, garment construction, and guidance on independent contractor rules and regulations for hand-sewing.

Meet Natalie and the team in Santa Fe for the 21st Annual International Folk Art Market, then join us for the Los Poblanos Creative Retreat in Albuquerque the following week.

The mission of the International Folk Art Market is to create economic opportunities for and with folk artists worldwide who celebrate and preserve folk art traditions. IFAM envisions a world that values the dignity and humanity of the handmade, honors timeless cultural traditions, and supports the work of artisans serving as entrepreneurs and catalysts for positive social change.

Los Poblanos is an inspiring four-day creative retreat, co-hosted by Cathy Bailey of Heath Ceramics and Natalie Chanin of Alabama Chanin. This immersive experience is designed to explore creativity, craftsmanship, and community, all taking place in the idyllic setting of Los Poblanos Resort & Organic Farm.

The educational arm of Project Threadways which hosts workshops, conversations, and experiences that explore creativity, craft, and design through the act of making, focusing on cultural preservation, education, the DIY movement, and open-sourced supply chains. The School of Making, in collaboration with Natalie Chanin and Abrams Books, has published six books including the Studio Series, The Geometry of Hand-Sewing, and Embroidery: Threads and Stories.