Fabric Manipulation Workshop: Creating a Fabric Butterfly Wish
Price
Members: $70, Non-Members: $75
Location
Triton Museum of Art
Dates
Saturday, April 18th, 2026 from 1:00PM-3:00PM
Duration
1 Day
About the Course
This Earth Month, celebrate the beauty of fabric transformation and repurposed textiles at the Triton Museum. Join sustainable artist Leila Ghasempor for a hands-on workshop to learn a unique fabric manipulation technique.
You will create your own "Fabric Butterfly Wish"—a delicate piece of beaded textile art that honors the planet. Your creation can be worn as a brooch, pendant, hair pin, or bag charm.
Please note: basic sewing skills are necessary for attending this workshop. Hot glue guns will also be featured.
FAQ
Waivers: A signed liability waiver will be required for participation in the workshop.
Cancellations: The Triton Museum may cancel a class, camp, or workshop due to weather, health, an emergency, or low attendance. In those cases, the registered attendee will be notified of the cancellation as soon as possible and will be offered a refund or credit for the class.
Photography Policy: The Triton Museum reserves the right to use photographs taken during classes and workshops for publicity and media purposes. This includes but is not limited to the Triton website and social media. If you do not want yourself or your child included in these photographs, please notify Triton staff at the time of enrollment.
Questions? Please contact education@tritonmuseum.org
Your Instructor
Leila Ghasempor

Leila Ghasempor is an interdisciplinary sustainable artist with an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As an enthusiastic artist–educator, Leila is passionate about inspiring creativity and joy in learners of all ages. She has experience teaching young learners, youth, adults, seniors, and individuals with intellectual disabilities and Down syndrome. Her teaching approach focuses on using simple, sustainable materials to make art accessible, relaxing, and meaningful. Leila believes in nurturing imagination, encouraging self-expression, and creating a warm, supportive environment where every participant feels valued and confident in their creativity.
Website:
https://leilaghasempor.wixsite.com/website
