careers

Folk Lounge is built by people who believe craft is a living language. We are looking for people to help bring back ornamental traditions, history, and community.

our timeline

  • The beginning of Embroidery Socials & ornamental traditions research in libraries by Shagho.

  • The launch of the website & events calendar, first lectures & workshops with museums.

  • The launch of weekly community classes, an annual program & curriculum.

positions

Instructor

We're always looking for experienced embroidery & art practitioners who teach with genuine craft knowledge and cultural care. If you're ready to share the work, we'd love to meet you.

Fellow

A six-month fellowship for practitioners ready to go deeper. Fellows assist with weekly classes, monthly socials, and workshops in exchange for free class access and a pathway toward teaching.

FOLK FELLOWS

Duration: 6 months
Spots: 2 per cohort
Location: In-Person & Online
Compensation: Free classes

Folk Lounge welcomes two Folk Fellows per cohort on a bi-annual basis — a role designed for someone who wants to go deeper into textile practice, cultural programming, and creative community while contributing meaningfully to the work we build together.

What You Contribute

  • Assist weekly Wednesday embroidery classes — setup, breakdown, and in-room support, 3h

  • Attend and help hold monthly Embroidery Socials in parks in Los Angeles, 3h

  • Chat facilitation during monthly Material Salon virtual speaker calls, 2h

  • Support 2 workshops over the fellowship period, 3-5h

What You Receive

  • Free weekly Pattern Keepers Class 1h - 6m on embroidery fundamentals & technique

  • Free weekly Working Lore Class 1h - 6m on ornamental traditions & symbolism

  • Embroidery Social community time 2h - 6m

  • Material Salon guest speaker series 1h - 6m

  • 2 Workshop facilitation experience 3-5h

  • Folk Fellows Alumni

Benefits are extended to Fellows who complete the full six-month fellowship. Folk Lounge reserves the right to end the fellowship early if the arrangement is not a mutual fit. All terms are outlined in the fellowship agreement signed at the start of the program.

The Role

As a Folk Fellow you'll assist with our weekly Wednesday embroidery classes, help moderate our Material Salon virtual speaker series, hold space at our monthly embroidery socials, and support select workshops throughout your fellowship. You'll be in the room as the practice unfolds — fielding questions, welcoming newcomers, and learning the rhythms of a living craft organization from the inside.

This is a practitioner-in-community role. You're not here to learn a career — you're here to deepen a practice and steward a space.

Who We're Looking For

Someone who shows up with curiosity, reliability, and genuine love for the craft. You don't need to be an embroiderer, we do require that you are versed in intermidiate sewing, art & craft.

Folk Fellows Alumni

Upon completing your fellowship you graduate into the Folk Fellows Alumni — our trusted circle of trained practitioners. Alumni are the first we call when workshops need support, and the first considered when instructor opportunities arise.

  • First-ask for workshop support and teaching opportunities

  • Invitation to seasonal member celebrations — renewed every six months for Alumni who remain active in the community

Next Steps

  1. Email hello@folklounge.com: 5 images of your embroidery, sewing, textile, or art work. Include your current resume with a short paragraph on how this fellowship would support your growth.