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An interdisciplinary collective practicing craft & expanding the grammar of ornament.

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Inspired by the idea of gathering across cultures — exploring traditions of folklore and expression, and reimagining them for our lives today

Textile ✥ Illustration ✥ Craft ✥ Art

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Discover a whole new world of beauty, joy and harmony of ornamental traditions. Dream up new deas to try!

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Attend unique events to expand skill debth and width. Meet talented people shaping textiles.

Explore new avenues of culture with talks, essays & insights. Dive into conservation, heritage, and material culture.

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Break new ground with projects, publishing or exhibiting based on your goals. Network with artisans & masters.

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Embroidery Social
Feb 28
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Embroidery Social
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free meet-up series | 2h | every 4 Saturdays
Pasadena Heritage, Pasadena CA
level 1 - Inspiration & Exploration

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Anniversary Party: Folk Lounge & Climate Designers
Mar 7
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Anniversary Party: Folk Lounge & Climate Designers
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free seasonal gathering | 2h | annual
Spoke Open Air Cafe, Frogtown CA
level 1 - Inspiration & Exploration

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For Pasadena Art Night, Pattern Keepers: Batchelder Nature In Relief - Open House
Mar 13
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For Pasadena Art Night, Pattern Keepers: Batchelder Nature In Relief - Open House
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free seasonal gathering | 2h
Pasadena Heritage, Pasadena CA
level 1 - Inspiration & Exploration

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Pattern Keepers: Batchelder Nature In Relief - Workshop 3/3: Cosmos $39.19
Mar 21
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Pattern Keepers: Batchelder Nature In Relief - Workshop 3/3: Cosmos $39.19
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original series | 2h
Pasadena Heritage, Pasadena CA
level 1 - Inspiration & Exploration

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Embroidery Social
Mar 28
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Embroidery Social
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free meet-up series | 2h | every 4 Saturdays
LA State Historic Park, Los Angeles CA
level 1 - Inspiration & Exploration

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photos by Lindsey Kusterman

photos by Lindsey Kusterman

photos by Lindsey Kusterman

photos by Lindsey Kusterman

photos by Lindsey Kusterman

photos by Lindsey Kusterman

photos by Lindsey Kusterman

photos by Lindsey Kusterman

  • "I'd been wanting to embroider for personal projects for months but didn't know where to start. Joining Embroidery Social at Barnsdall Park was easy—I learned basic stitches while seeing more advanced possibilities based on the projects around me. I met some cool folks and discovered a new park too."

    — Jordan
    First timer

  • "I've been practicing textile techniques on my own for many years. Working with Folk Lounge opened up a whole new side of cultural work I can engage with. It's given me a real pathway to work in cultural stewardship and get my practice out there."

    — Elizabeth
    Textile artist

  • "Folk Lounge plays with embroidery as a technology for thinking, creativity and joy. The combination of storytelling & technique really helps people connect with the universal need to express their experience."

    — Maya
    Director, Public Programs

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