The International Folk Art Market invites you to a rare and immersive experience: a hands-on quilting workshop and pop-up sale led by renowned textile historian and curator Anitha N. Reddy, who participated and was a sponsored new artist at IFAM 2024! In this four-hour session, participants will explore the art of Siddi Kawandi quilting, a colorful and deeply rooted tradition from Karnataka, India.
But this is more than a quilting class. It’s an act of unlearning—an opportunity to set aside rigid stitching techniques and embrace intuitive, slow stitching guided by instinct and tradition.
Discover the history & techniques behind Siddi textiles, passed down through generations.
Learn by doing—piecing together scraps, stitch by stitch, in an immersive, hands-on experience.
Challenge what you know about quilting and creativity, embracing a process shaped by patience and improvisation.
Connect with tradition—and gain a deeper appreciation for the artistry and resilience of Siddi artisans.
Workshops Dates:
Quilting Workshop 1: Thursday, March 20, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM SOLD OUT
Quilting Workshop 2: Friday, March 21, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM - ONLY A FEW SEATS REMAIN!
Quilting Workshop 3: Saturday, March 22, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. SOLD OUT
Workshop Cost:
$70 (includes materials, snacks, and a take-home gift)
$50 for youth admission
Each participant will receive a curated workshop kit with a quilting needle, thread scissors, backing fabric, and hand-selected scrap materials to create their unique piece.
Limited to 20 participants per session. Secure your spot before they sell out!
Shop The Pop-Up Collection: Thursday, Friday & Saturday!
Pop-Up Sale Dates & Times:
Thursday, March 20, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday, March 21, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, March 22, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Pop-Up Sale Details:
For those who can’t attend the workshop, don’t miss the pop-up sale featuring exquisite pieces crafted by the Siddi-Kavand group. Some of them take up to 15 months to complete. This is the perfect place to find unique gifts that support a beautiful cause.
Did you know? Traditionally, the Siddi-Kavand women crafted these quilts for special events such as weddings, newborn celebrations, and other significant occasions!
Folk art thrives through shared traditions, materials, and community.
As we prepare for this special IFAM Connections event with Anitha N. Reddy, we invite you to contribute meaningfully—by donating small fabric scraps that will become part of this immersive experience!
Donate three to four inch scrap textiles for the Siddi Kawandi quilting workshop. These small pieces of fabric will help participants piece together quilts using the intuitive, hand-stitched techniques of Karnataka’s Siddi artisans, creating a collective work of art rooted in tradition!
How to Donate:
Drop off your fabric at IFAM Center | 620 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM | Tuesday-Friday 10 AM-4 PM.
Now through March 15, 2025
We welcome cotton, linen, and lightweight fabrics in bold colors and patterns to enhance the richness of the quilting process.
Every scrap holds a story—help us stitch them together!
Want to take part in the workshop?
