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Textiles

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Contemporary Art in Context | Rachel Gloria Adams

Multidisciplinary artist Rachel Gloria Adams shares her uninhibited approach to patterns and dynamic color combinations in paintings, prints, quilts, and more.

2 May 2026Contemporary Art
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High School ClipCard | Plant-Based Dyes

High-school students investigate how everyday plant-based materials can produce natural dyes.

1 May 2026High School
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Middle School ClipCard: Mixed-Media Constellations

Students research, draw, and embroider constellations onto painted mixed-media backgrounds.

1 March 2026Middle School
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Contemporary Art in Context: Jeffrey Gibson

Interdisciplinary artist Jeffrey Gibson creates vibrant works that fuse Indigenous cultural traditions with contemporary global practices.

1 March 2026Contemporary Art
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Navigating Nonobjective Art

High-school students step out of their comfort zones to create themed nonobjective compositions inspired by two contemporary artists.

1 March 2026High School
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Design and Stitch

High-school Digital Design and Illustration students collaborate with Fashion Design students to develop original custom garments.

2 January 2026High School
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The Art of Motif-Making

Elementary students examine patterns on handwoven textiles from India, then weave with paper strips, incorporating motifs for patterned designs.

1 December 2025Elementary
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Two Sticks and Some Yarn: Mindful Knitting in the Art Room

High-school students engage in the meditative process of knitting, progressing from finger-knitted pieces to stitched and crocheted scarves.

1 December 2025High School
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Green Stitch: From T-Shirts to Totes

Elementary students upcycle old t-shirts into tote bags with messages that raise awareness about textile waste and fast fashion.

1 November 2025Elementary
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Focus In: Knit the Rainbow: Warmth in Every Stitch

A nonprofit collects hand-knit and crocheted garments to provide warmth and support for homeless LGBTQ+ youth.

1 November 2025K-12
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Contemporary Art in Context: Virginia Mahoney

Mixed-media visual artist Virginia Mahoney creates sculptures that contain personal narratives in the form of written and stitched words.

1 September 2025Contemporary Art
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Celebrating Feminism through Art

High-school students embark on a meaningful project to challenge censorship, uplift women’s voices, and use art as a vehicle for social change.

1 September 2025High School