Upcoming Programs

The OHAG Board Program Chairperson schedules 5-6 programs during the year, combining demonstrations, field trips, and hands-on experiences. 2025-26 workshops included hands-on introductions to the creation of beaded bracelets, working with polymer clay, Warli art, and photography, and demonstrations of oil painting and quilting. Programs are open to Guild members and the public, and are a great chance to observe and try various art forms throughout the year.

We hope to see you at a program this year, and welcome your thoughts for future art programs. Art brings us together!

Programs will return in September. You can check out our previous programs, for an idea of the range of activities offered.

Quilting Demonstration
Denise Oyama Miller
Thursday, May 28

On Thursday, May 28th, the Olive Hyde Art Guild hosted a highly successful art demonstration by local textile and mixed-media artist Denise Oyama Miller in the Mission Room of the Olive Hyde Art Gallery. The event offered attendees a fascinating look into her meticulous “painting with scissors” technique, which beautifully converts fabric and thread into picturesque landscapes.

With the support of her husband, Dean Miller, Denise displayed several of her completed quilts depicting serene landscapes from her travels, including the Puget Sound and Sequoia National Park. The exhibited pieces clearly evidenced her painstaking, neat approach, love for travel and eye for natural beauty.

During the interactive session, Denise walked the audience through her complete impressionistic process. She demonstrated the cutting fabric of pieces in the necessary colors and layering the bits to form a cohesive landscape design based off a photograph. She then showed how she pins a sheet of tulle over the loosely placed fabric before securing it by sewing in a precise stippling pattern. The final demonstration step involved finishing the raw edges. Throughout the morning, Denise shared practical tips on the best types of fabric to use, alongside advice on essential tools and accessories.

As the final program for the 2025–2026 year, the demonstration provided an inspiring conclusion to the Guild’s seasonal calendar.