Events

Founded on the ideas of cultural preservation, education, and the enrichment of life through the living arts. Alabama Chanin®, The School of Making®, and Project Threadways host events, conversations, and workshops for an open exchange ideas, community connection, supply chain transparency, craft, and building maker skills. Become a part of the growing movement, and join us for an upcoming event or workshop.

Nashville, TN

Celebrate the season with us at a holiday pop-up at The Platform Space, a multibrand retail marketplace in Nashville. Throughout December, shop our collection of organic cotton and signature waffle garments, home goods, accessories, and more alongside other exceptional makers and brands. The Platform Space is located in the Neuhoff District—a vibrant emerging retail destination, home to restaurants recognized by Michelin, James Beard, and Bon Appétit.

The Salka Top with hand-sewn leaf design on model

Alabama Chanin @ The Platform Space | November 29 - December 24, 2025


HOURS:
November 29 - December 21
Thursday – Saturday: 11am – 6pm
Sunday: 12pm – 4pm

Wednesday, December 24: 12pm – 4pm
And by appointment

1316 Adams St., Suite 115
Nashville, TN 37208

Huntsville, AL

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.

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AFA Women in Fashion Brunch | January 24, 2026

11am - 2pm

The Shoals

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.

"Project Threadways Symposium 2026" handwritten in blue ink on a white background.

Project Threadways Symposium 2026 | April 24-25, 2026

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The University of North Alabama

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.

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The University of North Alabama: Design, Hand-Sewing, and Embroidery with The School of Making | June 22 – July 1, 2026

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The Geometry of Hand-Sewing, a book by Natalie Chanin.

Funding Assistance for UNA Class: Design, Hand-Sewing, and Embroidery

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New Mexico

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.

A photo of a door at Los Poblanos Resort, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky in the background.

Los Poblanos Creative Retreat | July 13-17, 2026

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The School of Making

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.

Sewing patterns hanging in the design studio.

The Shoals: Fit Customization Workshop @ The Factory | June 10-12, 2026

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Tessellation Painted Fabric in Wax.

The Shoals: Creative Process - Fabric Design Workshop @ The Factory | August 19-21, 2026

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The Shoals: Three-Day Workshop @ The Factory | November 4-6, 2026

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