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San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles

Name: San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
Address: 520 S 1st Street, San Jose, CA, 95113, US
Telephone: +14089710323
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The mission of the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles is to share and celebrate the art and cultur
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SJMQT is a nexus for fiber artists, art lovers, collectors, quilters, and crafters who share a passion for fiber art and a deep commitment to its preservation and evolution.

05/26/2025

🪡Lust for Rust with Mirka Knaster🪡

Join us for this in-person workshop to learn about rust, an eco-friendly, cost-free, and easy medium for dyeing fabric, leather, or paper. Any found object made of iron or steel can corrode to produce iron oxide, which results in interesting, often unexpected imprints. Colors can range from taupes to oranges and browns or transform already colored fabric into other hues.

In the first half-day session, we will repurpose used cloth (cotton and linen are best, silk and wool are not) by putting it through the rust process and leaving it overnight. In the second half-day session, we will unwrap and rinse the dyed cloths. Then we will examine the shapes and colors that were produced and determine what kind of stitching will best enhance them.

Our creations can be framed, adhered to stiff interfacing, added to quilts, combined with other artworks, or integrated into clothing.

⏰Saturday and Sunday, June 7th and 8th from 10:00am to 1:00pm
🔗Register through the link below:
https://sjquiltmuseum.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F15358

05/12/2025

Costumes, the Gateway to Discovery -- An Evening with Adam Savage

This Thursday, May 15th | 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Join us for an unforgettable evening with Adam Savage—TV host, maker, and former co-host of MythBusters—as he explores the transformative world of costumes and creativity in his talk, “Costumes, the Gateway to Discovery.”

This intimate fundraiser offers fans and curious minds a rare chance to hear Adam reflect on how costuming has shaped his personal and professional journey, inspiring discovery, experimentation, and joy. Expect hands-on moments—yes, he’s bringing artifacts you can touch—and thought-provoking insight from one of the maker movement’s most beloved voices.

Attendance is limited and RSVP is required

⏰ Thursday, May 15th, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
🔗RSVP through the link below
https://sjquiltmuseum.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F18070

05/07/2025

Make sure you visit "Just Quilts!"

On display are between 80 and 100 quilts curated by Jane Wegner from featured quilt artists: Charlotte Scholberg, Randa Mulford, and Joy Palmer. Their work represents many styles of quilting: hand and machine piecing, hand and machine quilting, applique, English paper piecing, realistic scenes and many other techniques. There will also be an additional display in the Porcella Gallery from other well known quilt artists of the area as well as quilts from the permanent collection.

📆 On view April 19th through May 25th, 2025
⏰ Open Thursday/Friday 1pm to 5pm, Saturday/Sunday 11am to 5pm

04/05/2025

🌸Spring Cleaning Sale at the Museum🌸

The Museum is hosting a Spring Cleaning Sale on Saturday, April 12th from 9:00am to 2:00pm. This one-day event offers an assortment of extra fabric, yarn, and crafting supplies at deep discounts, perfect for any creative project. Whether stocking up for future endeavors or finding that perfect material for a current project, this sale is a must-visit for all craft enthusiasts. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore a variety of supplies at unbeatable prices!

🗓️ Saturday, April 12th
⏰ 9 AM - 2 PM

03/10/2025

🌼Welcome Spring with Botanical Cyanotypes taught by Sara Eberhart 🌻

Explore the accessible and fun process of alternative photography through cyanotype using the photogram method of arranging objects on light sensitive fabric or paper. Bring a friend and enjoy an afternoon using flowers, plants and other objects to create striking blue patterns on fabric and paper. You will learn how to mix and paint the chemicals, wet and dry techniques, composition and more. No art experience needed. All materials provided. You are welcome to bring your own pressed plants or other objects if desired.

⏰ This Sunday March 16th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
🔗 Register through the link below:
https://sjquiltmuseum.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F5135

02/26/2025

Join Museum Director Kris Jensen this Saturday to welcome Greg Climer as the Museum's new board chair. Greg will share about his experience that led him to this position, his experience as one of the Museum's artists in residence, and his perspective on our current exhibit, " SustainABILTY." Greg and Kris will be joined by other board members and will be available for questions. We'll be starting at 11am. Please RSVP to [email protected]

02/10/2025

🌿This weekend: Intro to Indigo with Sara Eberhart🌿

Are you interested in natural dyeing? Spend the afternoon learning the basics of dyeing natural fibers with Indigo. After experimenting with binding techniques, you will learn how to create a value of blues from light to dark. Everyone will leave with their own set of 4 hand dyed tea towels. All materials are provided and you are also welcome to bring any small, 100% natural fiber items to dye.

Dress for mess and prepare to be bending, reaching, standing.

⏰This Sunday, February 16th 1:00pm to 4:00pm | $120
🔗Register through the link below:
https://sjquiltmuseum.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F5804

01/27/2025

🌿This weekend join us for Textile "Trees": Contemplative Stitching with Loving Kindness with Mirka Knaster🌿

In this in-person workshop, we will create small Korean-style pouches to hang from actual branches. Traditionally, in Korea, while making something for someone you care about, you stitch while holding positive thoughts for that person, whether for a happy marriage, successful career, strong health, and so on. We start with squares of fabric (sagak). There are many options: interior design samples from FabMo, remnants from other projects, Korean ramie, cloth you’ve hand-dyed, felt, organza you’ve painted, even decorative paper. Mix and match colors, patterns, textures or stick to one theme. To close the 4 sides into a dangling pouch, the thread can match or contrast the fabric color. If you like, add beads on the outside and/or a message of good wishes on the inside. In Korea, a larger pouch (jumeoni) might include a gift of money for a child.

Depending on your preference, the pouches can hang from a branch you attach to a wall or hang from a ceiling. Or several branches can fit into a jar, vase, or tall basket. You can also dangle the pouches from metal or wood as a mobile.

No experience necessary.

⏰ Saturday, February 1st from 10:00am to 1:00pm
🔗 Register through the link below
https://sjquiltmuseum.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F12212

01/10/2025

🌟 Ring in the New Year with intention! 🌟

Start 2025 with clarity and calm at our first Yoga at the Museum session, led by the incredible Sarah Wilhelm. 🧘🏼‍♀️✨

Join us this Sunday for an hour of rejuvenating poses designed to awaken and soothe your muscles, followed by a serene savasana accompanied by live guitar music. 🎶

It’s the perfect way to begin your year with balance and peace. See you on the mat!

⏰ Sunday, January 12th 10:00am to 11:00 am, $18
🔗 Sign up through the link below:
https://sjquiltmuseum.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F7462

01/06/2025

🧼 Theres still room in our upcoming workshop: Felted Soap with Randi Adams 🧼

Join us for a hands-on, crafty experience where you'll learn the relaxing and rewarding process of felting wool around a bar of soap. In this class, you'll create a unique, functional, and beautifully textured soap that’s perfect for exfoliating. We’ll start by wet felting wool around two bars of soap, then, you’ll get creative with needle felting to add a decorative design on top of one of your wet felted soaps, making it as colorful and personalized as you like!

For this workshop, please bring 2 bars of soap, a bath towel, and a 16oz water bottle with a sports top (this will be your handy tool to help with the felting process!). Whether you're new to felting or a seasoned crafter, this class is a fun and relaxing way to learn a new skill and leave with a beautiful, functional creation—perfect for yourself or as a thoughtful gift.

Wool roving, felting needles, towels, and all other supplies will be provided.

⏰ This Saturday, January 11th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
🔗 Learn more and register through the link below:
https://sj-mqt.org/workshops/2025/1/11/felted-soap-with-randi-adams

12/16/2024

What are you doing on Saturday, January 11th? Painting, you say? Yes, painting. Please join me on Saturday, January 11th to help repaint our galleries before our next exhibit! We'll start at 9am and go until we're finished. Please contact Kris at [email protected] to sign up!

12/07/2024

The gift shop is now featuring the incredible works of Lilian Mao, a talented artist with a rich background in embroidery design, documentary filmmaking, holistic culinary arts, and positive living. Each artwork is available for a minimum donation of $300. However, patrons are encouraged to contribute more to further support the Museum and the artist.

⏰ Visit our gift shop on Thursdays & Fridays from 1:00pm to 5:00pm, and on Saturdays & Sundays from 11:00am to 5:00pm

Address

520 S 1st Street
San Jose, CA
95113

Opening Hours

Friday	11am - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm
Sunday	11am - 5pm

Telephone

+14089710323

Website

http://www.sjquiltmuseum.org/

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