About This Event
The Friends of the American Museum & Gardens invite you to join us for a very special workshop with Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably in celebration of our 65th anniversary.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 (Keaton Quilts, 150 West 28th Street, New York, NY 10001)
9:00 am - 4:00 pm with a break for lunch
This enlightening workshop will enable you to explore color, working with selected color palettes from paintings or photographs, with inspiring guidance from Kaffe and Brandon. From source material provided to the class for inspiration, you will recreate the scheme in a tactile fabric collage, discovering how the various colors work with each other and how different tones of colors can change the overall effect. Identifying which colors draw the eye, which colors recede and which colors make the picture really sing. Participants will be submerged in exploring the relationship of color and pattern through arranging fabrics in a variety of structures. You will create a collage with a harmony of texture and color that can go on to become a palette for a quilt, a needlepoint, a room etc. Limited to 24 participants.
Materials supplied by FreeSpirit:
• A wide assortment of solid and patterned fabrics in various colors, patterns, weights and textures between 2 inches and 10 inches in size.
• At least 2 sheets of A4 colored stiff paper for each participant.
• Glue stick for each participant.
Materials to be supplied by the participants:
• A selection of small (no more than a 1/4yd/Fat 1/4 of each) pieces of some favorite patterned fabrics.
• A small pair of fabric scissors.
This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from two of the most influential figures in the world of color, fabric, and design. These intimate, hands-on workshops are designed as a truly exclusive experience. We limit the workshop to just 24 participants, allowing for meaningful, hands-on instruction and personal interaction with both Kaffe and Brandon.
You'll be immersed with them in their creative process, gaining insights into their approach to color, composition, and design while working on your own project. This is much more than just a class, it's an experience that will transform how you see and use fabric.
Workshops of this size and caliber are incredibly rare and seats will fill quickly. If you've ever wanted to learn from Kaffe and Brandon in an intimate setting, this is your chance.
What to Expect:
- Workshop starts promptly at 9:00am
- There will be a 1-hour lunch break
- Hands-on guidance, color & pattern exploration from Kaffe and Brandon
- Workshop ends at 4:00pm
People don’t just walk away with a project… They walk away with a completely new perspective on creativity.
US Friends Quilt Membership
We encourage you to join as a member of the American Museum & Gardens US Friends Quilt Membership program to receive a wide range of special benefits.
SIGN UP HERE https://secure.qgiv.com/for/usquiltmembership/
For more information, please contact the Halcyon Foundation
Friends of the American Museum & Gardens
Email: info@halcyonfdn.org
Tel: 212 370-0198
About This Event
The Friends of the American Museum & Gardens invite you to join us for a very special workshop with Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably in celebration of our 65th anniversary.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 (Keaton Quilts, 150 West 28th Street, New York, NY 10001)
9:00 am - 4:00 pm with a break for lunch
This enlightening workshop will enable you to explore color, working with selected color palettes from paintings or photographs, with inspiring guidance from Kaffe and Brandon. From source material provided to the class for inspiration, you will recreate the scheme in a tactile fabric collage, discovering how the various colors work with each other and how different tones of colors can change the overall effect. Identifying which colors draw the eye, which colors recede and which colors make the picture really sing. Participants will be submerged in exploring the relationship of color and pattern through arranging fabrics in a variety of structures. You will create a collage with a harmony of texture and color that can go on to become a palette for a quilt, a needlepoint, a room etc. Limited to 24 participants.
Materials supplied by FreeSpirit:
• A wide assortment of solid and patterned fabrics in various colors, patterns, weights and textures between 2 inches and 10 inches in size.
• At least 2 sheets of A4 colored stiff paper for each participant.
• Glue stick for each participant.
Materials to be supplied by the participants:
• A selection of small (no more than a 1/4yd/Fat 1/4 of each) pieces of some favorite patterned fabrics.
• A small pair of fabric scissors.
This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from two of the most influential figures in the world of color, fabric, and design. These intimate, hands-on workshops are designed as a truly exclusive experience. We limit the workshop to just 24 participants, allowing for meaningful, hands-on instruction and personal interaction with both Kaffe and Brandon.
You'll be immersed with them in their creative process, gaining insights into their approach to color, composition, and design while working on your own project. This is much more than just a class, it's an experience that will transform how you see and use fabric.
Workshops of this size and caliber are incredibly rare and seats will fill quickly. If you've ever wanted to learn from Kaffe and Brandon in an intimate setting, this is your chance.
What to Expect:
- Workshop starts promptly at 9:00am
- There will be a 1-hour lunch break
- Hands-on guidance, color & pattern exploration from Kaffe and Brandon
- Workshop ends at 4:00pm
People don’t just walk away with a project… They walk away with a completely new perspective on creativity.
US Friends Quilt Membership
We encourage you to join as a member of the American Museum & Gardens US Friends Quilt Membership program to receive a wide range of special benefits.
SIGN UP HERE https://secure.qgiv.com/for/usquiltmembership/
For more information, please contact the Halcyon Foundation
Friends of the American Museum & Gardens
Email: info@halcyonfdn.org
Tel: 212 370-0198