

The Shoals: Creative Process - Fabric Design Workshop @ The Factory | August 19-21, 2026
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FABRIC DESIGN & PAINTING WORKSHOP ITINERARY
*Tentative schedule: subject to change as workshop date approaches.
WEDNESDAY
10:00am: Doors Open and Coffee
10:00am – 10:30am: Welcome and Factory Tour
10:30am – 11:00am: Introductions
11:00am – 12:00pm: Design Process with Natalie Chanin
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm – 2:00pm: Stencil Materials & Tools
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Hand-Painting Demo
3:00pm - 3:30pm: Dessert and Coffee
3:30pm – 4:30pm: Open Studio Time
7:00pm: Dinner Reservation at Odette in Downtown Florence (Optional)
THURSDAY
8:30am: Doors Open and Coffee
9:00am – 12:00pm: Design Exploration & Studio Time
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm – 3:00pm: Physics of Sewing & Technique Exploration
3:00pm – 3:30pm: Dessert and Coffee
3:30pm – 4:30pm: Open Studio Time
FRIDAY
8:30am: Doors Open and Light Breakfast
9:00am – 12:00pm: Design Exploration & Open Studio Time
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm – 3:00pm: Open Studio Time
3:00pm – 3:30pm: Closing Session
3:30pm – 5:00pm: Dessert and Coffee and Checkout

Welcome to The Club
In-person workshop guests receive a free one-year membership at the Basic Tier of The School of Making Club, our online community for hand sewists at every stage of practice.
Basic members can share with other makers and explore project ideas, inspiration, resources, and The Journal. Learn more about what's included here.