Poms, a Pop-Up, and Artist Talks – April and May events at AMcE

AMcE is delighted to host several fantastic events during Force of Nature (March 29 – May 11, 2025).

Saturday, April 19, 2p – 4:30p

Pom-making workshop with exhibiting artist Maija Fiebig; ticketed and limited space. 

For those of you that have had the pleasure of experiencing (and holding) them, ever wonder how Maija makes her incredible poms? Now’s your chance to learn how and make one for yourself. 

Join us for an afternoon of creating extraordinary poms with artist Maija Fiebig (featured in the gallery’s current show Force of Nature). Using a variety of yarns and fibers in a multitude of colors, Maija will demonstrate pom-making techniques and share some of her own artistic spins for making your unique pom. All materials provided and no prior experience necessary. All levels welcome. 

Workshop price: $95 (includes all materials)
Space limited and tickets required, available first-come first-served.
Click here for tickets here.

Saturday, May 3, 3p – 5p

An Afternoon of Artist Talks with exhibiting artists Maija Fiebig, Sarah Gordon, Holly Hudson, and Niki Keenan 

Join us for informal chats with these three lovely artists who will share about their work in the show and their artistic practice. These afternoons are always terrific and a wonderful way to further get to know the artists on view.

RSVPs encouraged but not required.

Saturday, May 10, 12p – 4p 

Pop-Up Artisan Market Mother’s Day Weekend

This Mother’s Day weekend, join AMcE Creative Arts for its Spring Artisan Pop-Up on May 10, 12p. – 4p. The gallery is in a quaint neighborhood of Capitol Hill with shops and restaurants – a perfect outing for Mom on her special day.  

This one-day-only pop-up will feature the work of local artists, including Anna Chovie. Anna Dong of Anna Learns Things, Maria Bischof of Rescued Fabrics, Sonja Peterson, Meital Smith, and Jennifer Wells.

There will be food art and jewelry, funky ceramics, beaded wardrobe accoutrement, colorful bobbles, upcycled clothing, plus many treasures in the gallery’s Niche Market storefront. 

You can also see the gallery’s incredible exhibition, Force of Nature, featuring nice women artists with work that celebrates the power and beauty of Mother Nature and the natural world. 

Free and open to the public. For more information please visit our Eventbrite page. Keep up with updates on our Instagram page.