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We the People Quilt Project @ Maker Faire Bay Area, Vallejo

Ready to show off our work and inspire more craftivism for democracy? We the People Community Quilt Project will exhibit in a 20 ft x 10 ft interactive exhibit booth at Maker Faire Bay Area, Friday September  25, Saturday September 26 and Sunday, September 27! This event brings 25,000 people from all over the Bay Area and beyond to share and learn abut making things, from traditional skills, to bleeding edge technologies. 

  • Friday (School Field Trip Day): 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Maker Faire Volunteer Sign Up

Three Days of Wonder!

The greatest show and tell on earth!

Visit the website to learn more and purchase tickets to attend: makerfaire.com/bay-areack

See our listing for the event

We will share how we made the quilt, provide instructions to organize a community quilt, have our 'Play with Pattern' felt board activity and launch a new creative challenge. 



Sign up to volunteer for one or more days.

FREE TICKET for VOLUNTEERING 

Cover a shift on one or more of the days  and we can cover your admission! Email Pamela at info@wethepeoplequilt.org with any questions. Sign up for a volunteer shift here: 

POSTPONED Sustaining Hope: Coping with Activist Burnout

Saturday, Sept. 19, 3-5 PM

Glaser Center at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 547 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa


We the People Quilt is a featured component of this event! We will share how HOPE is central to our fight for democracy, and how it helps us mentally and physically to channel our creative energy with hopeful vision.

We will display as many as ten quilts at this event! The session will be interactive for all who attend!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 

Quilters, please plan to attend and let us know if you can volunteer to help, too! Email info@wethepeoplequilt.org if you can help.


Click here to RSVP to attend the event.

We hope you take action in your community

Not local to Sonoma County?

You can still be a craftivist!  Join with other creative, passionate people in your area and let us know what you plan to do, Lets make this idea viral! And if we do, maybe we can all convene for a massive quilt event to promote a people-powered democracy for all!

Email us about your ideas and projects!

Past Workshops and Meetups

Quilters' Hopeful Happy Hour Wednesday, May 6, 6-7 PM

Quilt 'Block Party'! Friday, May 15, 5:30-7:30 PM, Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa

Quilt 'Block Party'! Friday, May 15, 5:30-7:30 PM, Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa

For quilt project participants: support and celebration for finishing your square!

Bring your work in progress!

Ask questions

Help each other

Find other ways to volunteer


Via Zoom

Meeting ID: 884 2158 7302

Passcode: ewa8RQ

Zoom Link

Quilt 'Block Party'! Friday, May 15, 5:30-7:30 PM, Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa

Quilt 'Block Party'! Friday, May 15, 5:30-7:30 PM, Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa

Quilt 'Block Party'! Friday, May 15, 5:30-7:30 PM, Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa

Bring your finished quilt block to us just in time to meet the deadline, and bring something yummy to share for a potluck happy hour in Old Courthouse Square! 


Bring your folding chair or picnic blanket, a snack to share and your completed quilt square (or if you already turned yours in, just bring your self!) Find us on the green grassy lawn on the side closest to 4th Street, relaxing there with some yummy snacks and ready to collect your creations! 


Lets gather, celebrate our creative community and start talking about how we can really make change through Craftivism and get our quilt out the public not only on July 4, but beyond that date too!

Your RSVP helps us know you are coming!

Quilters' Hopeful Happy Hour Wednesday, April 22, 6-7 PM

Friday, April 24, 9 AM - 3 PM We the Future Social Justice Conference, SRJC Petaluma

Friday, April 24, 9 AM - 3 PM We the Future Social Justice Conference, SRJC Petaluma

For quilt project participants: support and celebration for finishing your square!

Bring your work in progress!

Ask questions

Help each other

Find other ways to volunteer


Via Zoom

Meeting ID: 884 2158 7302

Passcode: ewa8RQ

Zoom Link

Friday, April 24, 9 AM - 3 PM We the Future Social Justice Conference, SRJC Petaluma

Friday, April 24, 9 AM - 3 PM We the Future Social Justice Conference, SRJC Petaluma

Friday, April 24, 9 AM - 3 PM We the Future Social Justice Conference, SRJC Petaluma

Free event for students and community members hosted by Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) and North Bay Organizing Project (NBOP). We will facilitate a one hour 'Create' opportunity for participants to contribute to the We the People Community Quilt. 

Event details and link to free registration can be found at the link below.

Register to Attend

Past Workshops and Meetups

Saturday Jan. 31, 1-4 PM Central Library, Santa Rosa

Saturday, Feb 21, 1:30-4:30 PM Petaluma Regional Library

Saturday, Feb. 14, 1-4 PM Central Library, Santa Rosa

The first hour: Learn about the quilt project, brainstorm ideas for your quilt panel and get started on a design. 

Stay for up to 2 more hours if you want to have art studio time to continue working on your quilt square. Some materials provided to get you started.  

Workshop completed

Saturday, Feb. 14, 1-4 PM Central Library, Santa Rosa

Saturday, Feb 21, 1:30-4:30 PM Petaluma Regional Library

Saturday, Feb. 14, 1-4 PM Central Library, Santa Rosa

The first hour: Learn about the quilt project, brainstorm ideas for your quilt panel and get started on a design. 

Stay for up to 2 more hours if you want to have art studio time to continue working on your quilt square. Some materials provided to get you started.  

Workshop completed

Saturday, Feb 21, 1:30-4:30 PM Petaluma Regional Library

Saturday, Feb 21, 1:30-4:30 PM Petaluma Regional Library

Sunday, February 22, 1:30-3:30 PM, Sonoma Valley Regional Library

The first hour: Learn about the quilt project, brainstorm ideas for your quilt panel and get started on a design. 

Stay for up to 2 more hours if you want to have art studio time to continue working on your quilt square. Some materials provided to get you started.  

Workshop Completed

Sunday, February 22, 1:30-3:30 PM, Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Sunday, February 22, 1:30-3:30 PM, Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Sunday, February 22, 1:30-3:30 PM, Sonoma Valley Regional Library

The first hour: Learn about the quilt project, brainstorm ideas for your quilt panel and get started on a design. 

Stay for one more hour if you want to have art studio time to continue working on your quilt square. Some materials provided to get you started.  

Workshop completed

Saturday, Feb. 28, 1:30-4 PM Healdsburg Regional Library

Sunday, February 22, 1:30-3:30 PM, Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Saturday, Feb. 28, 1:30-4 PM Healdsburg Regional Library

The first hour: Learn about the quilt project, brainstorm ideas for your quilt panel and get started on a design. 

Stay for up to 2 more hours if you want to have art studio time to continue working on your quilt square. Some materials provided to get you started.

Workshop completed

Sunday, March 8, 1:30-4:30 PM Petaluma Regional Library

Sunday, February 22, 1:30-3:30 PM, Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Saturday, Feb. 28, 1:30-4 PM Healdsburg Regional Library

The first hour: Learn about the quilt project, brainstorm ideas for your quilt panel and get started on a design. 

Stay for up to 2 more hours if you want to have art studio time to continue working on your quilt square. Some materials provided to get you started. 

Workshop completed

Quilters' Hopeful Happy Hour Wednesday, March 11, 6-7 PM

Saturday, March 14, 10:30 AM - 12 PM Sebastopol Regional Library

Saturday, March 14, 10:30 AM - 12 PM Sebastopol Regional Library

For quilt project participants: support and celebration for finishing your square!

Bring your work in progress!

Ask questions

Help each other

Find other ways to volunteer


Via Zoom

Meeting ID: 884 2158 7302

Passcode: ewa8RQ

Meetup Completed

Saturday, March 14, 10:30 AM - 12 PM Sebastopol Regional Library

Saturday, March 14, 10:30 AM - 12 PM Sebastopol Regional Library

Saturday, March 14, 10:30 AM - 12 PM Sebastopol Regional Library

The first hour: Learn about the quilt project, brainstorm ideas for your quilt panel and get started on a design. 

Stay a bit longer if you have more questions for our team!

Workshop Completed

Sunday, March 22, 12:00 - 4:30 PM Sonoma Community Center

Saturday, March 14, 10:30 AM - 12 PM Sebastopol Regional Library

Sunday, March 22, 12:00 - 4:30 PM Sonoma Community Center

The first hour: Learn about the quilt project, brainstorm ideas for your quilt panel and get started on a design. 

The Fiber Arts Studio at this venue is set up for you to get started designing constructing and sewing. We have the muslin and fabrics available for your, or you can bring your own fabrics to use for your unique design.

Workshop Completed

Quilters' Hopeful Happy Hour Wednesday, March 25, 6-7 PM

Quilt Starter Workshop Saturday April 4, 2-3:30 PM Windsor Regional Library

Quilt Starter Workshop Online Tuesday March 31, 5-6:30 PM via Zoom.

For quilt project participants: support and celebration for finishing your square!

Bring your work in progress!

Ask questions

Help each other

Find other ways to volunteer


Via Zoom

Meeting ID: 884 2158 7302

Passcode: ewa8RQ

Meetup Completed

Quilt Starter Workshop Online Tuesday March 31, 5-6:30 PM via Zoom.

Quilt Starter Workshop Saturday April 4, 2-3:30 PM Windsor Regional Library

Quilt Starter Workshop Online Tuesday March 31, 5-6:30 PM via Zoom.

This interactive, participatory online workshop introduces you to the community quilt project and gets you started to participate. Come ready to interact, brainstorm and get motivated for this creative endeavor! 

Learn about the quilt project, brainstorm ideas for your quilt panel and get started on a design. 

Due to the online delivery of this program, we are not able to provide you with the starter materials, but will share the detailed guidelines.

Workshop Completed

Quilt Starter Workshop Saturday April 4, 2-3:30 PM Windsor Regional Library

Quilt Starter Workshop Saturday April 4, 2-3:30 PM Windsor Regional Library

Quilt Starter Workshop Saturday April 4, 2-3:30 PM Windsor Regional Library

The first hour: Learn about the quilt project, brainstorm ideas for your quilt panel and get started on a design. 

Stay for another 30 minutes to ask questions get starter materials. 

Workshop Completed

Quilters' Hopeful Happy Hour Wednesday, April 8, 6-7 PM

Saturday, April 11, 8 AM - 5 PM, Rock the Congress, Napa

Quilt Starter Workshop Saturday April 4, 2-3:30 PM Windsor Regional Library

For quilt project participants: support and celebration for finishing your square!

Bring your work in progress!

Ask questions

Help each other

Find other ways to volunteer


Via Zoom

Meeting ID: 884 2158 7302

Passcode: ewa8RQ

Meetup Completed

Saturday, April 11, 8 AM - 5 PM, Rock the Congress, Napa

Saturday, April 11, 8 AM - 5 PM, Rock the Congress, Napa

Saturday, April 11, 8 AM - 5 PM, Rock the Congress, Napa

One-day, in-person training conference created to equip local resistance activists with the skills, strategy, and relationships needed to build a powerful, coordinated coalition ahead of the 2026 Midterm elections.

We the People Quilt Project will table at this event. 

Event Information

Quilters' Hopeful Happy Hour Wednesday, April 22, 6-7 PM

Saturday, April 11, 8 AM - 5 PM, Rock the Congress, Napa

Saturday, April 11, 8 AM - 5 PM, Rock the Congress, Napa

For quilt project participants: support and celebration for finishing your square!

Bring your work in progress!

Ask questions

Help each other

Find other ways to volunteer


Via Zoom

Meeting ID: 884 2158 7302

Passcode: ewa8RQ

Meetup Completed

Friday, April 24, 9 AM - 3 PM We the Future Social Justice Conference, SRJC Petaluma

Friday, April 24, 9 AM - 3 PM We the Future Social Justice Conference, SRJC Petaluma

Friday, April 24, 9 AM - 3 PM We the Future Social Justice Conference, SRJC Petaluma

Free event for students and community members hosted by Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) and North Bay Organizing Project (NBOP). We will facilitate a one hour 'Create' opportunity for participants to contribute to the We the People Community Quilt. 

Event details and link to free registration can be found at the link below.

Event Information

EVENT Descriptions

Questions? Email info@wethepeoplequilt.org

The Quilt Starter Workshops are in-person interactive session and have two parts:

  1. Project introduction, thematic brainstorming and technical and design information for completing your panel.  Participants that decide to join the project, will be provided a square cotton muslin panel to use as the panel base. (~1 hour)
  2. Open studio time to start designing and creating your panel (optional to stay for this, but its the fun part-2 hours) People who have attended previous quilt starter workshops and want to return to work on their square may drop-in during the open studio time to work side by side with others. Plan to arrive 1 hour and 15 min after the event start time.


After the introductory part of the Quilt Starter Workshop, you will be asked to decide if you will commit to making a panel for the Community Quilt. If you join the project, we will provide you with a pre-cut cotton base material and printed instructions. You will also be required to register with a 'username' and an email address and phone number so we can follow up and check on your progress. Completed panels are due no later than May 15. 


  • Pre-registration for these workshops is encouraged so we know how many people to expect.
  • Workshops are free and volunteer-led. We are seeking volunteer artists, quilters, teachers to help lead workshops. Contact us if you are interested.
  • Donations of materials or funds are welcome. These will help cover material expenses. 
  • Organizers are seeking no-cost venues to hold workshops. We are starting with public library spaces, but seek other options, too. Contact us if you have a location that can accommodate a group. 
  • Need a workshop in a different language? We love that idea, and would love to brainstorm with you to find a way make this happen. 



Host a Quilt Starter Workshop for your group, at your location

We can bring the one-hour workshop to your group or location! Contact us to make arrangements. info@wethepeoplequilt.org

This part involves you! Creating together is a terrific way to build community. Organize a 'We the People Quilt Meetup' gathering at your location to help folks work on their designs and provide mutual support to get their panels done by the deadline, May 15. If you want the meetup to be open to others, send us the information (email info@wethepeoplequilt.org) and we can add it to the event calendar below.

Copyright © 2026 We the People Quilt Project - All Rights Reserved.


Special Thanks to Don Pitts

Support this project! Donations are welcome via our sponsor 

Indivisible Sonoma County: IndivisibleSoCo.org/donate


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