Textile Painting Classes in NYC, New York

Learn the basics of silk painting with layers of color washes, applied textures, thickened dye imagery, and more. Students will decide between two different shape options.  Many supplies included; additional supply information will be emailed in advance.

Embroidery and Watercolor Florals are incredibly popular in the fashion and home decor world and what better way to have the best of both worlds and combine these beautiful art forms to create stunning effects. In this beginner friendly, no experience needed class, you will learn basic watercolor techniques that can be used on both fabric and paper...

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...

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!

Join us in designing and crafting your very-own artisanal leather belt with Mia Wright-Ross, the founder and creative director of MWR Collection. In this 4-hour class, you will gain knowledge of belt leather qualities, adhesives, edge painting, machine & hand-stitching techniques, metal hardware application, and other techniques which will ultimately...

Ever wanted to make your own earrings to wear? From this class, you will design two pairs of earrings with leather.  You will learn how to construct earrings and use techniques, such as cutting, sanding, and edge-painting.  All materials and tools are provided.

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 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 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)...

Not just for tie-dye!  Fiber reactive dyes are amazing because they bond with your fabric to create saturated, light fast, long lasting color.  And not only that, you can use them in soooo many fun ways.  Take this class and learn all the tricks! We'll experiment with Low Immersion, Dye Baths, Dipping, Mottled, Fun in a Bag, Ice/Snow...

Handmade flowers are gorgeous and alot of fun to create. Flower pro Lisa Shaub will show you the ropes in this fun two hour class We will be exploring flowers in their many forms. Creating shapes from fabric Developing texture Hand painted elements You will design and make your own from scratch one-of-a-kind flowers using a variety of different...

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...