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Textile Arts Center

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.

Textile Arts Center

Upcoming Classes at Textile Arts Center

  • Zero Waste Sewing (4 Week)

    Learn the art of sustainable sewing and discover how to create zero waste designs in this engaging course. Develop your skills and create a unique garment using every inch of your fabric, inspired by the historic Bog Coat design. Join us at TAC to learn this valuable technique and contribute to a more eco-friendly future.

    Next start date: Wednesday, Apr 10th, 6:30–9:30pm Eastern Time
    Price: $453.20
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  • After Workshop: Tapestry Weaving

    Discover the ancient art of tapestry weaving at Textile Arts Center. Learn traditional and contemporary techniques as you create beautiful fabrics and wall hangings. Develop your skills and unleash your creativity in this immersive workshop.

    Next start date: Tuesday, Apr 23rd, 6:30–9pm Eastern Time
    Price: $87.55
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  • Weekend Intensive: Screen Printing with Natural Dyes

    Explore the art of screen printing with natural dyes and discover the beauty of using sustainable materials for surface design. Dive deeper into the world of screen printing techniques and learn how to create stunning prints using natural dyes, thickeners, and mordants. Join us at Textile Arts Center and expand your skills in this immersive class.

    Next start date: Saturday, May 4th, 11am–5pm Eastern Time
    Price: $432.60
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  • Felting 101 (4 Week)

    Discover the art of felting in this comprehensive course at the Textile Arts Center. Learn the techniques of dry and wet felting to create seamless flat pieces and 3D forms. From slippers to pillows and bowls, unlock your creativity and explore the endless possibilities of felting.

    Next start date: Thursday, Jun 6th, 6:30–9:30pm Eastern Time
    Price: $453.20
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  • One Day Intensive: Fabric Marbling

    Unlock the secrets of fabric marbling in this enchanting workshop where you'll learn the fundamentals of this mesmerizing technique. Discover how to select fabrics, prepare a marbling vat, and create stunning permanent prints. Develop your unique style and palette as you create a suite of beautiful patterns.

    Next start date: Saturday, Apr 27th, 11am–5pm Eastern Time
    Price: $216.30
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  • Weekend Intensive: Basket Weaving

    Discover the art of basket weaving at the Textile Arts Center. Learn the fundamentals, explore various techniques, and create unique pieces using natural materials. Unleash your creativity and develop a lifelong skill in this immersive hands-on course.

    Next start date: Saturday, Aug 3rd, 11am–5pm Eastern Time
    Price: $432.60
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  • Soft Sculptures & Inflatables (4 Week)

    Discover the art of transforming flat materials into dynamic 3D forms using air and fillers. Gain essential sewing machine skills, learn pattern-making techniques, and explore dyeing methods to breathe life into your creations. Unleash your creativity in a collaborative environment, crafting works of art that transcend traditional boundaries.

    Next start date: Tuesday, May 7th, 6–9:30pm Eastern Time
    Price: $453.20
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  • After Workshop: Bundle Dyeing

    Unleash your creativity through the ancient art of bundle dyeing. Discover how to extract vivid colors from plants and imprint them onto fabric, creating captivating patterns. Join us for a night of sustainable and accessible textile art at the Textile Arts Center.

    Next start date: Tuesday, Apr 30th, 6:30–9pm Eastern Time
    Price: $87.55
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  • Bioplastic Embellishment (4 Week)

    Learn how to create your own eco-friendly bioplastics and apply them using embroidery and embellishment techniques in this unique textile arts class. Discover the ecological impact of bioplastics and leave with your own bio-embellished textiles.

    Next start date: Sunday, Jun 2nd, 3–6pm Eastern Time
    Price: $453.20
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  • Weekend Intensive: Machine Knitting 102: Texture + Pattern

    Expand your machine knitting skills and learn advanced patterning techniques in this intensive class at Textile Arts Center. Discover the capabilities of a knitting machine and create a collection of swatches and a small project based on your vision. Pre-requisites: Machine Knitting 101 or equivalent experience.

    Next start date: Saturday, Jun 15th, 11am–5pm Eastern Time
    Price: $432.60
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  • One Day Intensive: Bead Weaving

    Discover the art of bead weaving in this hands-on workshop at the Textile Arts Center. Learn how to create intricate designs using a bead loom, and explore various shapes and techniques. Leave with the skills to create your stunning beadwork projects.

    Next start date: Sunday, Jun 2nd, 11am–5pm Eastern Time
    Price: $216.30
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  • After Workshop: Needle Felting

    Learn the art of needle felting and create beautiful felt pieces and 3D forms in this hands-on workshop at Textile Arts Center. Discover the basics of dry felting and develop a lifelong skill. All materials are provided for sample making, just bring your creativity!

    Next start date: Tuesday, Apr 9th, 6:30–9pm Eastern Time
    Price: $87.55
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  • After Workshop: Bead Embroidery

    Learn the art of bead embroidery and explore various techniques to create unique textile designs in this hands-on workshop. Discover the art of stitching, beading, and image transferring to elevate your creations to a whole new level of sophistication.

    Next start date: Tuesday, May 7th, 6:30–9pm Eastern Time
    Price: $87.55
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  • One Day Intensive: Sashiko Mending

    Learn the traditional art of Japanese sashiko embroidery and revive your wardrobe with beautifully tessellating geometric patterns in this workshop at Textile Arts Center. Bring along your favorite clothing pieces in need of mending and discover the magic of this simple straight stitch technique. Expand your skills and knowledge for a lifetime!

    Next start date: Saturday, May 11th, 11am–5pm Eastern Time
    Price: $216.30
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  • After Workshop: Indigo Dyeing

    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!

    Next start date: Tuesday, Jul 9th, 6:30–9pm Eastern Time
    Price: $87.55
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  • One Day Intensive: Sewing Machine Basics

    Learn the essentials of sewing on a machine in this hands-on workshop at Textile Arts Center. Discover the ins and outs of sewing machines as you construct a stylish tote bag. Gain valuable skills and knowledge to unleash your creativity in the world of sewing.

    Next start date: Sunday, Jun 23rd, 11am–5pm Eastern Time
    Price: $216.30
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  • One Day Intensive: Tapestry Weaving

    Unleash your creativity with the ancient art of tapestry weaving. Discover traditional and contemporary techniques while experimenting with color, pattern, and texture. Join us for a hands-on exploration of this timeless craft at the Textile Arts Center.

    Next start date: Saturday, Aug 17th, 11am–5pm Eastern Time
    Price: $216.30
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  • After Workshop: Advanced Pom Pom

    Unlock the secrets of intricate pom pom designs with our advanced workshop. Join us for a hands-on experience where you'll learn how to take your pom pom creations to the next level.

    Next start date: Tuesday, Jul 9th, 6:30–9pm Eastern Time
    Price: $87.55
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  • After Workshop: Wet Felting

    Unleash your creativity with resist felting! Join us for an immersive exploration of this ancient craft at the Textile Arts Center. Discover the art of crafting unique pieces, from bowls to bespoke wearables, in just one enlightening session.

    Next start date: Tuesday, Aug 20th, 6:30–9pm Eastern Time
    Price: $87.55
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505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Textile Arts Center
Gowanus, Brooklyn
505 Carroll St
Btwn 3rd & 4th Avenues
Brooklyn, New York 11215

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Description

Textile Arts Center (TAC) is a NYC-based resource facility dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of textiles through creative educational programs for children and adults. At TAC, we aspire to unify the textile community and advocate for the handmade by providing accessible, skills-based classes that reinvigorate engagement with traditional crafts. Techniques like weaving, sewing, and dyeing are practical, connective, and process-driven -- common denominators for designers, artists, and creative practitioners around the world. Because these activities are so widely used, they help to foster community and bring creativity back into our daily lives. They are part of our collective history and vital to our ongoing expressions of design, art, and culture.  

We appreciate the unique values of textile arts and want to expand opportunities for new practitioners to engage with the medium. Participatory learning is the foundation of our model and enables students from all backgrounds to make meaningful contributions to a growing community of fiber artists. Workshops, courses, events, and special programs at TAC allow professionals and novices alike to explore their creative ingenuity through handcraft processes. By engaging with groups ranging from newcomers to experts, we increase the positive social impact of textile arts and nurture innovations and leadership in the field.  

History


Textile Arts Center was founded in 2009 in Brooklyn, NY. Its main workshop hosts youth and adult programs in a wide range of media. The Brooklyn location also houses the Artists in Residency program, and is home to Sewing Seeds, a program dedicated to the dissemination of accurate information on natural dyes.  In 2011, TAC opened the doors of its Manhattan studio, which hosts youth and adult programs, as well as textile-related events.

Reviews of Textile Arts Center

(4.6-star rating across 504 reviews)
  • Basket Weaving

    Reviewed by Carlie W. on 8/15/2022
    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.
  • Natural Dyeing

    Anonymous review on 12/19/2021
    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

    Anonymous review on 11/17/2021
    Great teacher encouraged students to learn new techniques! Course was lots of fun.
  • Natural Dyeing 101 (Weekend Intensive)

    Reviewed by Carol S. on 3/16/2020
    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!!
  • One Day Intensive: Bead Weaving

    Reviewed by Sheri M. on 2/25/2020
    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.
  • Leather Working 101

    Reviewed by Israel C. on 12/6/2019
    It was a nice experience learning the basics of working with leather. Lix is a fun and a great teacher, now I feel confident to start fabricating my own pieces
  • Sewing 201: Draping

    Reviewed by Kam W. on 12/5/2019
    Teacher was good. Wish that it was tailored for knits. Wish it had a goal of a final finished piece. It felt like that after this class that they would offer another class to help finish the piece I designed and had a pattern for. Although they offer studio hours other than class time, it did not have a teacher to help you along.
  • Large Format Marbling (Weekend Intensive)

    Anonymous review on 11/25/2019
    Natalie Stopka is an excellent teacher and the class was fun and interesting and productive. We accomplished a lot in one day. What a perfect way to spend a Sunday.
  • Bead Embroidery (One Day Intensive)

    Anonymous review on 11/18/2019
    Very informative class. The teacher was terrific and very helpful. I’m glad I took the class and would definitely consider taking more classes.
  • One Day Intensive: Fabric Marbling

    Anonymous review on 10/14/2019
    Great class! Natalie was a wonderful teacher, so much fun. Learned a lot and had plenty of time to experiment with the technique. Would absolutely take another of her classes.
  • After Workshop: Fabric Marbling

    Reviewed by MEI LING T. on 9/29/2019
    I love the class which has a lot interaction and fun. Natalie introduced in very detail and demonstrated in a proper way which is good to students.
  • After Workshop: Indigo Dyeing

    Anonymous review on 8/23/2019
    Molly was very patient and so knowledgeable. I will definitely take another class.
  • Intro to Tapestry Weaving (One Day Class)

    Reviewed by Mitchel H. on 8/6/2019
    Perfect class. The first 2/3 of the class we learned a bunch of different techniques, which we then incorporated our own tapestry to take home and finish. It was exactly what I was looking for to get started on my personal projects. Highly recommend if you're curious about how this stuff is done.
  • Sewing 201: Draping

    Anonymous review on 7/30/2019
    Excellent class. Instructor was organized and made the class fun. Learned many skills that could be further developed.
  • Introduction to Screen Printing

    Reviewed by Aditya P. on 7/27/2019
    Hannah was a great instructor and I learned everything I needed.
  • Intro to Embroidery (Evening Series)

    Anonymous review on 7/26/2019
    I’ve taken embroidery classes before but I learned stitches I’d never known in this one. Cate was a great teacher and very responsive to the class. I would love for her to offer a second part to this class, with more stitches and letting us work on a first design.
  • Large Format Suminagashi

    Reviewed by Stephanie C. on 7/24/2019
    EXTREMELY informative. I've taken over 3 Suminagashi marbling classes, this has to take the cake. I came away with +10 techniques to add to my Suminagashi marbling toolbox. I highly recommend purchasing the extra yards of fabric. So much freedom in this class and time to explore using the techniques and create great pieces.
  • Large Format Suminagashi

    Anonymous review on 7/21/2019
    Natalie is a great teacher.
  • Intro to Machine Knitting

    Anonymous review on 7/18/2019
    It was a great class. Laura, the instructor, was extremely patient and had a calming disposition. After demonstrating a technique or process, she individually coached each of the students as we practiced on the machines. Definitely looking to take another class with her.
  • Machine Knitting 101 (Weekend Intensive)

    Reviewed by Suzanne K. on 6/25/2019
    Laura is a gifted teacher! We had a wonderful group of 6 students, and she did a great job recognizing the different levels of the students' needs. She is extremely patient and her instructions were clear. She has a great ability to troubleshoot. The facility is beautiful and I learned so much! Happy to have found you! Suzanne
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students who have taken classes at Textile Arts Center have generally positive things to say about their experiences. One student mentioned that their first beading class was really good. Another praised their experience in a natural dyeing class, where they learned various techniques and ended up with a book of documented samples and yards of cloth. Most reported greatly enjoying their overall experience. Quotes: 1. "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!!" 2. "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." 3. "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."

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