Fiber Art Organization
in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
Welcome to Dallas Area Fiber Artists (DAFA), a dynamic and progressive organization that promotes fiber art through education, workshops and exhibitions.
Our members range from established artists to new enthusiasts, many of whom employ fiber processes that combine traditional, contemporary and experimental techniques.
DAFA's monthly programs include lectures and demonstrations on subjects such as thread and fabric painting, surface design, papermaking, mixed-media collage, garment design, fiber jewelry, altered books and many other fiber techniques.
We welcome all fiber artists, including art quilters, dyers, weavers, beaders, printers, felters, papermakers, doll makers, embroiderers, and mixed-media innovators.
Important Dates
Thursday, September 18, 2025
- Fundraiser event: North Texas Giving Day
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
- Submission deadline for the 2026 DAFA Retrospective show
Saturday, October 11, 2025
- Journals as a Canvas for Fiber Arts with Renee Turner
- Make Your Own Mini Travel Journal mini-workshop
Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Design a Digital Vision Board with Christine Miller
- Book Sculpture mini-workshop with VET
- Artwork dropoff for Made with Love exhibition
December 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
- Made with Love exhibition at Dallas Love Field
Saturday, December 13, 2025
- Holiday Party at 10 a.m.
- First opportunity to drop off pieces for 2026 DAFA Retrospective at party
Monday, December 15 - Wed., December 17, 2025
- Final opportunity to drop off pieces for 2026 DAFA Retrospective at Keller Town Hall
January 12 - February 24, 2026
- 2026 DAFA Retrospective exhibition at Keller Town Hall
Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Artist reception for the
2026 DAFA Retrospective
Please go to the Programs and Workshops, Shows, and Community Service pages for more information.
Art detail is by DAFA's former president, Lisa Covert.
We are thrilled to announce that 100% of your online donation will go directly to DAFA when you use the North Texas Giving Day webpage for the duration of 2025.
That means that zero PayPal or credit card fees will be taken out of your donation!
North Texas Giving Day takes place on
Thursday, September 18, 2025, but you can donate now.
For membership inquiries, visit the Join page or contact us at membership@dallasfiberartists.org.
To sign up for the newsletter, click here.
Quilt Drive for those affected by the 2025 Guadalupe River Flood
My Fabric Friends, a quilt shop in Victoria, Texas, is collecting finished and unfinished quilts, tops, fabric, and blocks to create quilts for those affected by the Guadalupe River Flood. Please see our Community Service Page for information about how to contribute.
For membership inquiries, visit the Join page or contact us at membership@dallasfiberartists.org.
To sign up for the newsletter, click here.
It's SHOWTIME!
The 2025 Annual Show / Beyond Boundaries: Fiber Art Explorations
- On display at Granville Arts Center from August 19 to September 14, 2025
Made with Love exhibition
- On display at Love Field airport from December 1, 2025, to January 1, 2026
- On exhibit at Keller Town Hall from January 12 to February 24, 2026
Art is by DAFA member Andie Comini.
This Year's Community Service Project
Dolls & Bears for Children in Crisis
Join us in making cloth dolls and bears to bring joy, hope, and comfort to children in need. The dolls and bears will be distributed in the U.S. and worldwide through the Dolls of Hope charitable organization.
It's time to pay your membership dues!
Please
go to the
Join
page to fill out your membership form and pay your dues.
Art is by DAFA member Christine Miller.
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Meeting Information and Location
With few exceptions, the Dallas Area Fiber Artists monthly meeting takes place on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It starts with our general meeting and program at 10:00 a.m., followed by a hands-on mini-workshop.
Meeting Location
The Point Center for Arts and Education
Campus of CC Young Retirement Community
4847 W. Lawther Dr.
Dallas, TX 75214