Alabama Chanin Book Event: One Night Only with Author Natalie Chanin
The Threads That Connect Us
One night only with author Natalie Chanin
April 11, 7pm – 9pm
Tickets: $40
Book: $33
Author, fashion designer, slow design pioneer, and friend of the Roadhouse Natalie Chanin will be joining us for a special evening on Tuesday, April 11th at 7 pm. You won’t want to miss this talk (or the snacks!).
Much like it would be true to say that the Roadhouse is a barbecue restaurant, you could say that Natalie’s company, Alabama Chanin® is a textile company. But that would be overlooking the nuances that make us both special. We’re passionate about American foodways and dedicated to using great ingredients and supporting small artisan producers. Natalie’s passionate about slow design and zero-waste fashion and is dedicated to creating locally sewn garments and goods using organic and recycled materials. You might say we’re both all about community and preserving tradition. As Natalie says,
I’ve come to believe that craft, making, and creative endeavors toward producing sustainable products will create an enduring future for our community.
Alabama Chanin and The School of Making® are based in Florence, Alabama, an area with a rich heritage of quilting. Natalie employs local women to help sew her thoughtfully designed handmade garments and home goods, carrying on the region’s tradition at the same time. In her sixth book, Embroidery: Threads and Stories from Alabama Chanin and The School of Making (Abrams, October 2022), Natalie shares the origins and evolution of Alabama Chanin and the School of Making. Seamlessly pulling together seemingly disparate threads—from personal stories to musings on the ethics of textile production to lessons in sewing—this book is an empowering guide for all who love design and craft.
Enjoy some of our favorite Roadhouse appetizers, while Ari Weinzweig, Zingerman’s CEO and Co-founder, leads a conversation with Natalie. She’ll be sharing stories and talking about her newly released book. Join us to turn an average Tuesday into something special. Space is limited, so sign up and save your seat today.