Events
Shibori with Ruth and Karen
Pre-payment required by June 6th. Contact Ruth for more information - dornre@gmail.com
SDSG Guild Meeting
Silk Painters & Textile Designers - A gathering for artists, designers, and enthusiasts who share a passion for silk painting and textile art. This is a great opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and showcase your latest works. Whether you’re a professional artist or just starting out, we’d love to have you join us!
Meetings are held at: Abrazos Studio, 631 30th Street, San Diego 92102. For additional information email Info@SDSilkGuild.org
Paint and Sip - New Guild Quilt
Abrazos Studio, 631 30th Street, San Diego. Contact KarenGMalin@gmail.com for more information.
Mastering Color Mixing
August 2, 9, and 16. Time TBD - registration due by 7/15. Contact Karen M. at KarenGMalin@gmail.com for more information.
Art Submissions for Point Loma Library due
Call for Art - Point Loma Library 1
Call for Art
When: September 8-19th
Where: The Point Loma/Hervey Library: 3701 Voltaire Street, San Diego, CA 92107
Who: All current members of the San Diego Silk Guild are invited to submit
Deadlines
Submissions:August 4th, 2025
Acceptance Notices:August 18th, 2025
Art Drop-off: September 8th, 9:00am - 10:00am
Art Pick-up: September 19th 9:00am - 10:00am
Submission Description
All pieces must be made primarily of silk and be able to fit on a 14 inch wide glass shelf.
Items can be free standing or displayed on an appropriate base (plate holder,
mannequin head etc). Items must be able to stand on their own - they cannot lean. You
may submit up to 5 pieces.
Selections
A jury from San Diego Silk Guild will choose the items to be displayed based upon
digital submissions. Each artist who submits their work, will have at least one item
selected. Additional items will be selected based on space and the discretion of the jury.
Call for Art - Point Loma Library 2
Entry Fees and Sales
There is no entry fee for participating in this show. Your items may be for sale but do not
need to be. There is no commission on items sold. Sold items will remain on exhibit until
the end of the exhibit. All sales will be arranged directly between the artist and the
purchaser. You may include a QR code for payment / social media app or your personal
website. Assist is available to create a QR code - please ask. Prices will be listed on a
price list available to library patrons rather than on the information accompanying the
piece.
Artists Breakfast - we will meet at a breakfast restaurant in OB after drop off. Details
TBD.
Submission Guidelines
Digital photographs of your work should be submitted to Natalie Ilarraza
(Natalie@SDSilkGuild.org) before midnight of the deadline date.
Include:
● Your Name
● Your email address and phone number - QR code for payment, social media or
website if desired
● Name of piece
● Dimensions of piece . Please see below for how dimensions should be reported
so that we are consistent. Note: ** The display shelves in the case are 14 inches
wide; all items must be smaller than 14 inches wide
● Price of piece or NFS
● Description of process and materials
● Please include submission information on a card or paper attached to the back
of your piece
Use this diagram to help you report the dimensions of your work. For irregular shapes,
provide largest measurements of each dimension
SDSG Guild Meeting
Silk Painters & Textile Designers - A gathering for artists, designers, and enthusiasts who share a passion for silk painting and textile art. This is a great opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and showcase your latest works. Whether you’re a professional artist or just starting out, we’d love to have you join us!
Meetings are held at: Abrazos Studio, 631 30th Street, San Diego 92102. For additional information email Info@SDSilkGuild.org
Art Submission for Point Loma Library due
Email Natalie for more information - Natalie@SDSilkGuild.org
SDSG Guild Meeting
Silk Painters & Textile Designers - A gathering for artists, designers, and enthusiasts who share a passion for silk painting and textile art. This is a great opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and showcase your latest works. Whether you’re a professional artist or just starting out, we’d love to have you join us!
Meeting to be held at Doshi’s Studio, 804 Del Riego Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024. Enjoy a studio tour and a presentation on staying organized. Please bring an item to share for lunch. RSVP to Info@SDSilkGuild.org
Visions Textile Museum (Docent led Tour) Members Only
Members Only - Docent led tour of Visions Museum of Textile Art. Optional lunch in Liberty Station.
SDSG Guild Meeting
General Meeting & BOHO Bracelets
Please mark your calendar for our next in-person meeting (Video option will be available) on March 21st at 12:00 pm. We'll be making BoHo bracelets so please bring your painted silk scraps. Beads, clasps etc will be provided. Supplies are included for members and $15 for non-members. This is a great opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and showcase your latest works. Whether you’re a professional artist or just starting out, we’d love to have you join us!
Everyone Welcome! Sign Up For The General Meeting & BOHO
Meetings are held at: 631 30th Street, San Diego 92102. For additional information email Info@SDSilkGuild.org
Vases / Canvas Workshop
WORKSHOP FOR PUTTING SILK ON CANVAS AND ON GLASS VASES, VESSELS
Balboa Park, Spanish Village, Studio 17
Demonstrations, hands on exploration with attaching Silk to canvas, and or covering glass vase with your pre-steamed Silk. Bonding medium will be provided. Bring your Silk, canvas, vase or glass object to cover. Please keep your canvas to a maximum of 16” x 20” and your vase no larger than 6” high. If you need help finding vases, email me at info@SDSilkGuild.org.
Fee $20 - Cash or check that day, or use Venmo (Karen Malin).
Registration prior to event is required, email info@SDSilkGuild.org
Minimum of four people are required to make this a viable event
Inspirations in Silk
Poway Center for the Performing Arts (please refer to their website for open hours)
Silk Painting Workshop at Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park coordinated by Village Arts and Education Foundation (VAEF)
Ongoing workshop for silk painting on Tuesday mornings on Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park.
Join other silk painters on the patio classroom to work on your own creations. All skill levels welcome. Supplies, including use of stretchers, dyes and resists are included in the class fee.
Silk Painting Workshop at Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park coordinated by Village Arts and Education Foundation (VAEF)
Ongoing workshop for silk painting on Tuesday mornings on Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park.
Join other silk painters on the patio classroom to work on your own creations. All skill levels welcome. Supplies, including use of stretchers, dyes and resists are included in the class fee.
Silk Painting Workshop at Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park coordinated by Village Arts and Education Foundation (VAEF)
Ongoing workshop for silk painting on Tuesday mornings on Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park.
Join other silk painters on the patio classroom to work on your own creations. All skill levels welcome. Supplies, including use of stretchers, dyes and resists are included in the class fee.
Silk Guild Banner Painting
Guild members meet to complete SPIN Guild banner
Come join us! RSVP to info@sdsilkguild.org. We will meet in Spanish Village, Gallery 17. We will bring all the supplies for you!
Silk Painting Workshop at Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park coordinated by Village Arts and Education Foundation (VAEF)
Ongoing workshop for silk painting on Tuesday mornings on Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park.
Join other silk painters on the patio classroom to work on your own creations. All skill levels welcome. Supplies, including use of stretchers, dyes and resists are included in the class fee.
Silk Painting Workshop at Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park coordinated by Village Arts and Education Foundation (VAEF)
Ongoing workshop for silk painting on Tuesday mornings on Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park.
Join other silk painters on the patio classroom to work on your own creations. All skill levels welcome. Supplies, including use of stretchers, dyes and resists are included in the class fee.
Silk Painting Workshop at Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park coordinated by Village Arts and Education Foundation (VAEF)
Ongoing workshop for silk painting on Tuesday mornings on Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park.
Join other silk painters on the patio classroom to work on your own creations. All skill levels welcome. Supplies, including use of stretchers, dyes and resists are included in the class fee.