March 27: Join Me During HGA’s Fiber-A-Thon

The HGA Fiber-A-Thon will be a day filled with inspiring stories, uplifting creativity, and an opportunity to make a difference. This event will be broadcast live on Zoom for 12 hours on Thursday, March 27th, starting at 12 noon Eastern Time, and promises to be an incredible showcase of talent, compassion, and community spirit.

I signed up for 2:10pm for a Studio Tour! After eight months of construction, I’ve finally moved into my new studio in St. Croix, USVI! I can’t wait to take you on a tour and share updates on the eco-artist retreat I’m building at Sky Garden STX.

Registration and more details HERE.

Emotional Baggage Cart: Unburden, Weave, Connect, Heal


Join me this weekend at the Miami Children’s Museum for in a dynamic, hands-on public art experience centered around my Emotional Baggage Cart series. Through an open dialogue, I will share the inspiration behind the project and explore the emotional weight we all carry.
Community members of all ages, are invited to weave directly onto a kid size shopping carts using a variety of provided materials—or bring personal objects to incorporate, making the piece uniquely meaningful. This collaborative process encourages reflection, healing, and connection, allowing participants to contribute to a collective artwork that symbolizes the shared journey of managing emotional burdens.
Together, we will transform individual stories into a powerful public sculpture, fostering community, empathy, and artistic expression.

Where: The Children’s Museum of Miami

Address: 980 MacArthur Cswy, Miami, FL 33132

When: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sign Up for Textile Alchemy Workshop

Marine line and more

Discover the magic of materiality in my Textile Alchemy workshop! Learn to transform found and upcycled materials into stunning textile creations.

Embrace zero-waste creativity and innovation while seeing material in a new way. Finally use the art material you have been holding on to—sign up now and craft something extraordinary!

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2025 ST. CROIX, US VIRGIN ISLANDS ART & HISTORY TOUR

YOU ARE INVITED!

Dates: Wednesday, June 18 – Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Group Size: Limited to 20 Participants
Book Now: Space is Limited!

Discover the Rich Art & History of St. Croix

Join us for an unforgettable week exploring the vibrant art, fascinating history, and breathtaking beauty of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This exclusive tour is packed with enriching activities and indulgent experiences, including:

  • Visits to historic landmarks showcasing the island’s storied past.
  • Intimate introductions to St. Croix’s vibrant visual arts scene.
  • Relaxing beachside lunches by the emerald green waters of Christiansted and Frederiksted.
  • Evening dining, music, and fun under the stars.

Your stay includes accommodations at the beautiful Caravelle Hotel, offering a perfect blend of comfort and Caribbean charm.


Special Highlights

As part of this immersive experience, you’ll also get to:

  • Tour my studio and property for an eco-focused walking experience.
  • Sip on refreshing, homemade bush tea during a relaxing afternoon.
  • Learn about the connections between art, nature, and culture in St. Croix.

Pre-Payment Deadlines

  • 1st Deposit: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
  • Hotel Room Deposit: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
  • Ground Transportation Payment: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
  • Hotel Room Full Payment: Monday, June 2, 2025

Self-Pay Items

  • Flights: Book your own travel and plan to arrive at St. Croix, USVI by Wednesday, June 18th at 3:00 PM.
  • Meals: Self-pay for all meals.

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This unique opportunity is limited to just 20 participants, so don’t wait! Contact Norma Krieger at normakrieger@aol.com to reserve your spot today.

Come immerse yourself in the beauty, culture, and creativity of St. Croix. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Promo Code for Textile Alchemy Workshop

Textile Alchemy with Theda Sandiford
Saturday, March 8 + Saturday, March 15 with a midweek meetup

Take a virtual workshop with me. Learn new skills and techniques, get inspired, and find ways to apply what you learn to your current studio practice.

Receive 10% off when you register by December 15, 2024 with promo code EARLYBIRD

Interested in taking more than one workshop? Use code WORKSHOPS15 for 15% your total when you register for more than one workshop.

REGISTER NOW

Marine line and more

“Textile Alchemy” is an engaging and innovative workshop that combines the exploration of different environments—beaches, urban areas, and even our own closets—to source unique materials for textile art. Participants will learn how to source and creatively utilize found and upcycled materials from diverse environments to craft meaningful and sustainable textile pieces. The workshop emphasizes sustainability, resourcefulness, and innovation, encouraging participants to find artistic potential in the most unexpected places. By embracing a zero-waste philosophy, this workshop invites participants to turn what might be considered “waste” into “wonder.”

Im Taking a Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque

Ghostly image of a weeping woman  with long dark hair by a river flowing through a cemetery

I’ve always been fascinated by the paranormal, ever since I was a kid. Ghost stories, strange encounters, and unexplained events have a way of capturing my imagination, and soon, I’ll be diving into that world again during the Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque. As part of the American Folklore Society gathering, this tour feels like the perfect mix of history and the supernatural.

The tour will take place in Albuquerque’s Old Town, a place steeped in history. This area, with its adobe buildings and centuries-old streets, seems like the ideal setting for ghost stories. The fact that the city dates back to 1706 makes it feel even more like the kind of place where the past and present overlap, where you might just sense something from another time.

What excites me most is the opportunity to explore this part of the city through its haunted history. I’m eager to hear about the legendary La Llorona, and to learn about the spirits said to linger in the old buildings. There’s something captivating about the idea of walking through spaces that have witnessed so much life—and maybe even death. It feels like a way of connecting to the city on a deeper level, where history isn’t just something you read about, but something you might feel in the air.

I’m also really looking forward to experiencing Gabino Noriega’s storytelling. I’m sure his knowledge of local folklore will bring these tales to life in a way that lets us glimpse into Albuquerque’s ghostly past. It’s a chance to not just hear stories but to feel them, surrounded by the very streets and buildings where these legends were born.

For me, this isn’t just about ghost stories, though. It’s about how folklore gives us a way to engage with history, to connect with the past in a way that’s personal, even emotional. I can’t wait to see what Old Town has in store.

Artist Talk Tonight: Last Chance to Register

Free Your Mind is a public textile art endeavor with the objective of gathering, showcasing, embedding, and liberating personal narratives surrounding microaggressions through a multi-sensory installation.

Join me on Zoom or in-person for a powerful and engaging artist talk about this project. This event is a unique opportunity to hear about the Free Your Mind art installation project at Touchstone. I will share the creative journey and insights related to the project.

Please Register in Advance for tonight’s 6:00pm ET Zoom Talk:

Register for SEPTEMBER 24

Please call Touchstone’s office at 724-329-1370 if you would like to attend the Artist Talk in person.

Spinning and Weaving Week

The crafts of spinning, weaving, dyeing, and basket weaving are as ancient as our history; they are the threads that bind us to our ancestors and to each other. Our crafts know no national boundary. They are a part of the heritage of the world. The Spinning and Weaving Week celebration reflects the truly international membership of the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc., and the international traditions of our crafts. Fiber artists from around the world are invited to join together in celebration of our common heritage.

Spinning and Weaving Week is celebrated every October during the first full week of the month (Monday-Sunday)

Unveil the Power of Stories with Theda Sandiford at Touchstone Center for Crafts

An Invitation to Reflect and Engage

Touchstone Center for Crafts invites you to the Free Your Mind Artist Talk with me, Theda Sandiford. Join us on d Tuesday, September 24 at 6 p.m. for an enlightening experience, available both in-person and on Zoom.

Exploring Free Your Mind

Free Your Mind project is a public textile art installation that collects, showcases, and liberates personal narratives about microaggressions. This project not only highlights these experiences but also provides a platform for healing and awareness through art.

Event Features

  • Direct from the Artist: Hear Theda Sandiford discuss the creative journey and the impactful stories behind Free Your Mind.
  • Engage in Dialogue: Participate in a thought-provoking conversation about the role of art in addressing social issues.
  • Flexibility in Attendance: Join the talk from anywhere by registering in advance for the Zoom session on September 24.

Be Part of the Experience

Join us for this meaningful event that blends art with powerful storytelling. Register for the Zoom talk on September 24 and prepare to be inspired.

[REGISTER FOR SEPTEMBER 24]