The Monday Sewing Circle is an online creative space for making, sharing, and being in process together. No rules, no themes—just a space to show up, work on whatever creative thing you’re into (sewing, drawing, painting, whatever), and hang out with some good humans.
In Art Isn’t for Everyone, I wrote about how the art world often feels like it’s designed to keep people out—to make them feel like they don’t belong. But art isn’t something that requires permission or the right social connections or money or extensive knowledge of the subject. It lives in rhythm, in repetition, in the quiet moments before thought within ourselves and with each other. The Monday Sewing Circle is a space where that kind of art and connection can happen.
Artist Talks
This spring and summer, we’re beginning each session with a short artist talk, a few minutes to hear from someone about their creative practice, what they make, and how they feel doing it. These talks are intended to make art feel a little closer, a little more human, like a real conversation around a shared table, not a museum pedestal. They’ll be casual, open glimpses into the creative lives of artists from across the country— people whose work I admire and respect, and who are generously sharing their process with us.
SPRING + SUMMER LINEUP
April 21 – Rodney Harder | Painting | Santa Cruz | Video
May 5 – Madison Beard | Ceramics | Fresno | RSVP
May 19 – Gabriel Ramirez | Music & Theater | LA | RSVP
June 2 – Jade Huynh | Origami & Painting | LA | RSVP
June 16 – Cindy Wiens | Quilting | Fresno | RSVP
July 28 - Tou Yia Xiong | Illustration | NYC | RSVP
How to Join
We meet every other Monday evening online through Google Meet. It’s free, it’s open, and you’re welcome to drop in anytime.
FAQs
Do I have to sew?
No, you can fold laundry or draw or paint or prep jelly or roll zwieback or….
Can I show up late?
Of course, drop in whenever you can.
Playlist
It’s basically just my playlist for drawing or painting but it’s collaborative, so please someone add a tune or two. Need new sonic horizons.
Regulars
A few folks who have made the circle a part of their practice.