Fiber Club* was founded in October 2022 by fine artist and arts administrator Katie Shulman as a response to an expressed need among creative practitioners in southeast Michigan to organize around a shared interest in advancing fiber art processes and practices. Since its founding, the group has experienced enthusiastic participation and encouragement from the greater arts community.
Involvement in Fiber Club* is based on individual interest. Monthly gatherings are open to all practicing fiber artists, or those curious about or passionate for fiber- and textile-based practices.
In 2023, Fiber Club* achieved several milestones:
Connected 200+ fiber artists in SE Michigan
Produced inaugural group exhibition during Detroit Month of Design
Developed initial series of craft-based workshops open to the community
Fiber Club* activities for 2024 include regular monthly meetings, periodic programming to promote community and craft-based skill building, plus several group exhibits, including Environment + Microclimates as part of Detroit Month of Design.
Sharing is at the center of what we do: we share our art with each other, as well as our experience, successes, questions, feedback, opportunities, and space. Occasionally we run into unavoidable costs like meeting space rental, show insurance, installation hardware and basic office supplies, to name a few.
We are grateful for support via a direct donation to help Fiber Club* continue to deliver on its mission to build community and support structures for artists.