Exhibition Programming
From hands-on workshops to interactive tours, these experiences are designed to help visitors of all ages explore the creative process, connect with the artists, and deepen their understanding of the works on display.
Learn more about upcoming events, including artist-led workshops, guided tours, and special collaborative programs—there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Upcoming programs
Story Tiles with the visions museum of textile art
Join us at the Visions Museum of Textile Art! We will decorate unique fabric squares to create our own work inspired by the three themes presented in Stories in Cloth: cultural expression, activism & resistance, and storytelling.
Wednesday, August 26, 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Visions Museum of Textile Art - 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA
Source: Pablo Mason
Mehregan Festival with persian place
This family-friendly celebration invites guests of all backgrounds to experience the richness of the celebration of autumn through creativity, storytelling, music, and community! Mehregan is one of the oldest and most cherished Persian festivals. Dating back more than 3,000 years, Mehregan celebrates the arrival of autumn, the harvest season, friendship, gratitude, and the beauty of nature.
Live Persian Dance & Music Performances celebrating the joy and spirit of Mehregan.
Art & Craft Stations with multi-cultural activities for all ages.
A Mehregan Display Table featuring seasonal fruits, flowers, and symbolic decorations that reflect the festival’s themes of abundance, gratitude, and the autumn harvest.
Sunday, September 6, 12:00 - 2:00PM
Wisteria Cottage, 780 Prospect Street, La Jolla
Source: Pablo Mason
artist guided Tour with Maryam Bayat
Join featured artist Maryam Bayat for a conversation about the stories, ideas, and creative process behind her artworks.
Bayat is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice bridges painting, sculpture, and functional art, transforming everyday objects into carriers of memory, identity, and resilience. Working primarily with repurposed furniture, rugs, and sculptural materials, she explores the tension between domestic space and personal freedom, tradition and reinvention.
Thursday, September 3, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wisteria Cottage, 780 Prospect Street, La Jolla
Past Stories in Cloth Programs
Underground Railroad Quilt Lecture by Patricia Kelly
Join Patricia Kelly of the People of Color Quilt Guild for a thought-provoking lecture exploring the history, symbolism, and enduring legacy of the Underground Railroad Quilt. Through stories, historical context, and quilt traditions, this presentation examines how textiles have served as powerful tools for communication, cultural preservation, and storytelling.
Monday, August 3
Source: Sew Loka
Sewing workshop with Sew Loka
Join us for a beginner friendly group sewing workshop with artist and fashion designer, Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski of Sew Loka. Claudia will teach you the fundamentals of sewing and guide you through the process of creating your very own notebook cover.
Saturday, August 8
Source: Michelle Montjoy
Artist-Guided Workshop with Michelle Montjoy and Anna O’Cain from To Do · A Mending Project
To Do · A Mending Project is a social practice created by artists Michelle Montjoy, Anna O’Cain, and Siobhán Arnold which taps into the restorative power of repair. Join us for a mending and sewing workshop.
Sunday, July 26
Source: Pablo Mason
Curator Guided Tour
Enjoy a curator led tour of our newest exhibition, Stories in Cloth: Communicating Through Textiles. This exhibition celebrates textiles as powerful tools for connection, creativity, and cultural expression. Learn more.
Wednesday, July 15
Source: Michelle Montjoy
Artist-Guided Workshop with Michelle Montjoy and Anna O’Cain from To Do · A Mending Project
To Do · A Mending Project is a social practice created by artists Michelle Montjoy, Anna O’Cain, and Siobhán Arnold which taps into the restorative power of repair. Join us for a mending and sewing workshop.
Saturday, August 15, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM