Mission

Wearable art garments are timeless. The goal of PenWAG is to bring together designers of artful clothing and accessories, to expand our artistic horizons, to encourage and nurture the creativity in each of us.

Description

PenWAG is a SF Bay Area club dedicated to education about and promotion of art in the form of garments and accessories. We host a monthly meeting at the Campbell Community Center on the second Saturday of each month. Following the morning meeting we present workshops and classes.

PenWAG is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt educational organization incorporated in the State of California (EIN 261088159).


Are you looking for Creativity?
Inspiration?
Challenges?
Sewing Friends?
New Techniques?
Networking?
Imaginative Solutions?
Access to Area Resources?
Fun?
If your answer is “YES” come visit us!

Meet people with a passion for artful fashion. Learn new art-to-wear techniques. Discover how others are experimenting. See the creations of fellow enthusiasts


Our members have embellished garments with:

  • machine and hand appliqué
  • fabric painting and dyeing
  • stenciling and stamping
  • machine and hand embroidery
  • beading

We’ve made:

  • embellished jackets and coats
  • unique vests and dresses
  • whimsical hats, scarves and shoes
  • beaded and pieced bags
  • jewelry and beaded buttons

 

Some of our features are:

  • Workshops with internationally known experts in textile embellishment, as well as surface and garment design – including Susan Khalje, Laura Murray, and Marcy Tilton and many others
  • “Extracurricular” events such as group exhibits, our biannual fashion show, and “stash exchanges”
  • Challenges to stretch our skills and imaginations

 

Meeting Highlights: