The main goal of the Textile Arts Center is to provide support to fiber artists, and everyday people interested in working with fiber, by acting as a resource facility and creative meeting place.

Classes of the Week

Millinery 101: Pillbox Hat w/ Kaelyn Garcia

This Millinery course introduces students to the design and construction of hats. Design principles and hat-making techniques will be studied and applied to wearable and non-wearable creations. Learn basic skills of millinery construction through the methods a patterned pillbox!...Read more

Silk Painting w/ N'Ketiah Brakhiopa

Silk painting produces beautiful results and allows for a lot of creative freedom – a water-color painting you can wear. In this class, experiment with techniques while also learning about surface design with natural dyes. Each student will create a number of silk bandanas and gain the skills to easily complete larger pieces.... Read more

Latest for Kids

Summer Camp 2012!
Registration is open now for  Brooklyn + Manhattan 

Mini-Camps in Brooklyn + Manhattan:
Winter Recess and Spring Break

After School Textile Classes - Cycle 3
Registration is open now for Brooklyn + Manhattan


Curious about our Youth Programs? Come to one of our Free Open Houses! 

Brooklyn: February 10, 3:30-6PM     RSVP

Brand New at Textile Arts Center

In the Gallery

Artists In Residence: 2nd Edition
For the past six months, the exhibiting artists have spent their creative time at Textile Arts Center as part of the Artist In Residency program. The group exhibition is meant to encompass...Read More

Artists Talk: Sunday, February 5, 6PM


Clay McLaurin: Embroidered Curiosities
"Every item found has an uncertain beginning, but from each uncertain beginning there is a path – one that leads me in search of discovery. I am drawn to the mystery of origin, especially in objects from the....Read More

Show Dates: February 10 - April 13
Opening + Artist Talk: February 10, 7PM      RSVP