Textile Arts Center
Classes in NYC
Textile Arts Center (TAC) is a NYC-based resource facility that offers creative educational programs for children and adults, with a focus on raising awareness and understanding of textiles. Through accessible classes and workshops, TAC aims to foster a sense of community and creativity, while expanding opportunities for new practitioners to engage with the medium of textile arts.
17 classes with availability
One Day Intensive: Spinning
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Step into a spinning journey in our intensive workshop. Explore the craft of transforming fibers into yarn, sampling various spinning techniques and materials. Build your own one-of-a-kind skeins, bridging the gap between raw materials and finished product.
Nov 14th
11am–5pm ET
$236.90
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Jan 24th
11am–5pm ET
$236.90
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Sat. Nov 14th, 11am–5pm ET
(6 hours)
Natural Dyeing 101 (4 Week)
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Step into the craft of natural dyeing and learn to make richly colored fabrics from plant- and mineral-based sources. The workshop covers color extraction, mordant use, and other essential techniques you can carry for years. All materials are included, plus free studio access, so you have what you need to dive into this enduring craft.
Jan 4th
6:30–9:30pm ET
Meets 4 Times
$494.40
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Mon. Jan 4th, 6:30–9:30pm ET
(12 hours over 4 sessions)
After Workshop: Tapestry Weaving
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Dig into the time-honored craft of tapestry weaving. Pick up both traditional and modern methods as you produce striking fabrics and wall hangings. Sharpen your skill set and let creativity loose in this immersive session.
Dec 1st
6:30–9pm ET
$92.70
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Feb 9th
6:30–9pm ET
$92.70
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Tue. Dec 1st, 6:30–9pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
One Day Intensive: Embroidery
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
In this course, students learn traditional embroidery stitches as well as develop their own way of drawing with thread. Students will be introduced to a variety of ways of creating lines and textures on cloth and image transferring techniques.
Sun. Jan 17th, 11am–5pm ET
(6 hours)
After Workshop: Embroidery
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Step into the artistry of embroidery in our immersive workshop. Learn traditional stitches and tap into your creativity through thread drawing, exploring techniques for crafting intricate designs and textures on fabric. Walk away with new skills, a personalized sampler, and the tools to keep your embroidery journey going.
Tue. Dec 8th, 6:30–9pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
Block Printing (One Day Intensive)
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Students will explore the fundamentals of block printing on both paper and fabric.
Sun. Dec 6th, 11am–5pm ET
(6 hours)
Kumihimo
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Students will learn Kumihimo technique, a card braiding technique traditionally from Japan that means 'gathered threads.' The Samurai once used kumihimo as laces for their armor. Kumihimo is made by interlacing reels of yarn such as cotton, silk, ribbon, cord or even scraps of torn fabric. We'll create lengths of decorative braids that can become unique bracelets or key chain decorations. No prior experience is necessary. Materials + Equipment...
Tue. Nov 10th, 6:30–9pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
After Workshop: Wet Felting
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Set loose your creativity through resist felting! Sign up for an immersive look at this ancient craft. Learn about shaping distinctive pieces, from bowls to bespoke wearables, in a single eye-opening session.
Tue. Nov 10th, 6:30–9pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
Screen Printing 101 (4 Week)
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Discover the craft of screen-printing on fabric and paper in this comprehensive course. Build the techniques of coating, exposing, and printing with water-based inks. Tap into your creativity and make beautiful prints under expert guidance.
Jan 6th
6:30–9:30pm ET
Meets 4 Times
$494.40
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Wed. Jan 6th, 6:30–9:30pm ET
(12 hours over 4 sessions)
After Workshop: Indigo Dyeing
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Discover the ancient art of indigo dyeing in this hands-on class. Learn how to create an organic indigo dye vat and experiment with dying light-colored natural fabrics. Unleash your creativity and bring home beautifully dyed textiles!
Tue. Jan 19th, 6:30–9pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
Soft Sculptures & Inflatables (4 Week)
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Discover the craft of transforming flat materials into dynamic 3D forms using air and fillers. Build essential sewing machine skills, learn pattern-making methods, and try out dyeing approaches that bring your pieces to life. Tap into your creative side in a collaborative space, crafting works of art that push past traditional boundaries.
Feb 3rd
6:30–9:30pm ET
Meets 4 Times
$494.40
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Wed. Feb 3rd, 6:30–9:30pm ET
(12 hours over 4 sessions)
After Workshop: Bundle Dyeing
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Discover the striking results of bundle dyeing in this hands-on evening of sustainable textile art. Students learn to extract rich, natural pigments from plants and apply them directly to fabric, producing vivid, one-of-a-kind patterns through an accessible and environmentally conscious creative process.
Jan 12th
6:30–9pm ET
$92.70
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Feb 16th
6:30–9pm ET
$92.70
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Tue. Jan 12th, 6:30–9pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
After Workshop: Fabric Marbling
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Dive into the enchanting world of fabric marbling through our captivating workshop. Investigate the mesmerizing craft of creating vibrant patterns on fabric, from setting up the marbling bath to choosing the right inks. Sign up for a hands-on experience packed with creativity, camaraderie, and plenty of fun. Materials included!
Tue. Feb 2nd, 6:30–9pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
After Workshop: Advanced Pom Pom
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Pull back the curtain on intricate pom pom designs through our advanced workshop. Sign up for a hands-on session where you'll pick up how to push your pom pom creations to a higher level.
Tue. Dec 1st, 6:30–9pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
After Workshop: Bead Embroidery
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Discover the craft of bead embroidery and explore varied techniques for creating one-of-a-kind textile designs in this hands-on workshop. Build skill in stitching, beading, and image transferring to bring a higher level of sophistication to your creations.
Tue. Feb 23rd, 6:30–9pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
One Day Intensive: Sashiko
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Japanese sashiko embroidery strengthens and decorates fabric with striking geometric patterns made entirely from simple straight stitches.
Sat. Feb 20th, 11am–5pm ET
(6 hours)
After Workshop: Mending
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
In this workshop students will learn to mend, patch, and adorn worn cloth with hand-stitching. Students will be introduced to a variety of visible mending techniques, including traditional embroidery stitching, darning, basic patchworking techniques, and the rich history behind different canonized mending styles. We will combine these different techniques to create a unique mending composition on your garment or textile, both personalizing it and repairing it, all at once!Students are encouraged to bring garments or samples in need of mending, as well as beloved scraps and adornments to include in the mending process.
Jan 12th
6:30–9pm ET
$92.70
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Jan 26th
6:30–9pm ET
$92.70
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Tue. Jan 12th, 6:30–9pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
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Handmade Holiday Workshop: Marbled Napkins
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 26 W 8th St, New York, NY
Gathering around a table to dine with friends and family is one of the best things about the holidays. In this class, students will make marbled cotton napkins to add artistry to any table setting. Textile Arts Center Artist in Residence and fashion designer Maeve Broome will share her secrets through the magical process of marbling. Students will learn how to set up a marbling bath, prepare their fabric, and how to achieve beautiful designs....
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$82
After Workshop: Color Theory
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 26 W 8th St, New York, NY
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. An overview of pigments, dyes, and binders will give students a springboard for applying theory...
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$87.13
Intro to Suminagashi (One Day)
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 26 W 8th St, New York, NY
Suminagashi is the Japanese art of marbling by floating ink on the surface of water. In this class, students learn the basics of this centuries-old monoprint technique, including the tools and materials it requires and the ideology shaping suminagashi practice up to the present. Students will develop a suite of patterns on paper and fabric using the natural forces of wind, vibration, and chemical interaction, and leave with the skills to continue...
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$164
Reviews of Textile Arts Center
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After Workshop: Bundle Dyeing
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After Workshop: Fabric Marbling
It was a fun and interesting learning experience -
Shibori Dyeing (One Day Intensive)
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After Workshop: Bead Embroidery
The instructor was excellent. She was clear, patient, and very encouraging. The class size was perfect and the information shared was most helpful. One of the students was seriously insensitive and bigoted and absolutely ruined the evening. -
After Workshop: Bead Embroidery
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After Workshop: Tapestry Weaving
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After Workshop: Bead Embroidery
Alexandra was a delightful instructor, and we learned several very useful stitches we could use in our work. The handout contained handy resources, and I also appreciated the free time at the end to create a mini-project of our own. -
After Workshop: Bead Embroidery
Alejandra was a great teacher for beginners - wish class was a bit longer to complete projects but definitely loved the space and people there! will be back! -
After Workshop: Tapestry Weaving
The class was welcoming and beginner friendly. The only thing I wished was different was having a little more time or potentially going faster, since we did not get through much. However it was a good start to continue practicing weaving in the future. -
Basket Weaving
What a wonderful two weekends of basket weaving. The teacher was extremely good a teaching on zoom. I learned two different basket techniques - a woven basket and a coil basket - I am excited to keep working on my technique for those styles and modifications she discussed with us. So fun to meet people across the country interested in learning a craft - and the other students were very talented! The instructor helped us share just enough of our own lives to bring us together as a group. Makes such a fun environment in which to learn. -
Basket Weaving (Weekend Intensive)
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Natural Dyeing
Teacher knowledgeable but total class time only 3-4hrs, not 6-hr total as advertised. Teacher reluctant to answer questions even though class was only 1 hr (not 3 hrs) in final session. Perhaps class time & price should be adjusted accordingly. -
Bead Embroidery
Great teacher encouraged students to learn new techniques! Course was lots of fun. -
After Workshop: Leather Wallet
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Intro to Suminagashi (One Day)
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Natural Dyeing 101 (4 Week)
Excellent class with a knowledgeable teacher. Thoroughly reviewed natural dyeing techniques and spent hours doing various types of hand dyeing. At the end of the class we each had a book of documented samples and several yards of cloth. Wonderful!! -
After Workshop: Tapestry Weaving
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One Day Intensive: Bead Weaving
The class was really good ... it was my first time heading ever. Most of the class had not beaded before so a bit more instruction or demonstration or video may have been helpful to get started. But once started it was really fun. -
After Workshop: Suminagashi
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Leather Working 101
