Textile Painting Classes in NYC, New York

Learn the basics of painting on silk with color washes, nontoxic resist lines, applied textures, and more. In one intensive day, students will each make a 34" crepe de chine square for wearing or framing. Best-quality materials will be used, some of which are included. Additional supply information will be emailed prior to the class.

Bring your sneakers, umbrellas and T-shirts to give them that Fresh Hip-Hop style. Paints, goggles, and aprons provided. Learn how to give your favorite pair of kicks a new style! Bring in a pair of sneakers and learn Graffiti art with the Legendary George "Sen1" Morillo For ages 8 - 12 parents are welcome to join. Everyone attending the event...

Join us in the WE GATHER studio for an evening of textile and color magic, and we’ll help you turn your weekday drab into some seriously mesmerizing color excitement. No experience necessary - this workshop is perfect for the textile newb and seasoned enthusiast alike.  In this 2.5-hour class, we'll cover the basics of this magical traditional...

Silk painting produces beautiful results and allows for a lot of creative freedom – like a water-color painting on fabric. In this class, students will learn and explore silk painting techniques using dyes and different resists. Important Things to Note: Our classes are designed to focus on a learned skill rather than a final product. At TAC,...

Color can be found in many natural materials, including minerals and earth pigments. In this class, students will learn about natural pigments, where to find them, and how to create all-natural paints using soy milk that can be used to create surface designs on fabric. Students will experiment with different fabrics and application methods. Important...

In this class, students will expand upon their knowledge of traditional embroidery stitches and techniques and learn to “paint with thread”! You will create original artwork, learn various image transferring techniques, and delve into new methods for manipulating thread to create shading and texture in your designs while developing your own stitching...

Silk painting produces beautiful results and allows for a lot of creative freedom – like a water-color painting on fabric. In this class, students will learn and explore silk painting techniques using dyes and different resists.  Our classes are designed to focus on a learned skill rather than a final product. At TAC, our mission is to provide...

This course will inspire and inform students to get creative with color! Whether you don’t know the basics or your palette is burned out, we’ll awaken your color sense with a discussion of color theory and materiality. Each student will assess their color preferences and learn how to extrapolate their favorite color harmonies into endless palettes....

Let's get messy! Visual artist Jessica Maffia will show you how to turn pokeweed berries into a purple-toned ink that you'll use to decorate a cotton tote bag. Choose to paint free hand, use foraged botanical materials as stamps, or use our stencils. Homemade turmeric dye will also be provided. Materials included.

From this class, you will design a cardholder and be introduced to basic leather making tools. You will learn how to construct a cardholder and use techniques, such as saddle-stitching, sanding, and edge-painting. Have fun personalizing your cardholders by engraving initials!

From this class, you will design a bracelet and be introduced to basic leather making tools. You will learn how to construct a bracelet and use techniques, such as saddle-stitching, sanding, and edge-painting. Feel free to bring your own hardware!

From this class, you will make a passport holder and be introduced to basic leather making tools.  You will learn how to construct a passport holder and techniques such as saddle-stitching, sanding and edge-painting. Have fun personalizing your passport holder by engraving initials! 

From this class, you will make a mini bucket bag and learn to construct a bucket bag and techniques, such as saddle-stitching, creasing, and edge-painting. This will be a 2-session class and pre-cut leathers are provided. It has a simple construction designed for first time students! All materials such as leather (randomly selected)...

In this course, students will learn the basics of the Japanese resist printing and dyeing method of Katazome. Techniques learned will include making a cut-paper stencil, making a traditional rice resist paste, print/paint with paste resist, and finally dyeing the work created. Students will also explore the basics of stencil design for repeat patterns...

Learn the process of interlocking merino wool fibers and hand-dyed silk fabric. The result is a new, handcrafted textile called "nuno felt". This fantastic technique feels like a watercolor painting; the only difference is that the materials used are silk, wool and soap. Fabric, fibers and other materials required for each student to complete...