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

Historic natural Dyes w/ Isa Rodrigues

Each student will experiment dyeing different fibers using the most famous natural dyes, such as madder, weld, cochineal and the mysterious indigo. Students will also learn how to obtain different shades of color from the same dye. Everyone will be encouraged to experiment... Read more

Leather Wallet w/ Mark Schuyler

Students will learn the basics of leather working, hand stitching, and cutting while designing and producing a leather work of their own creation. Students will be instructed on various decorative techniques as well as rivets and snaps... 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 still open 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