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Textiles

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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
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Contemporary Art in Context: Katherine Duclos

Multidisciplinary artist Katherine Duclos transforms LEGO bricks into abstract compositions that reflect her experiences as a neurodivergent woman and mother.

2 August 2025Contemporary Art
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ClipCard: Landscape Felt Painting

High-school students create a felted landscape painting by exploring composition, color blending, and texture.

1 August 2025High School
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ClipCard: Food Fascinators

Elementary students incorporate Pop art ideas to create a wearable, lifelike replica of a recognizable food item.

15 April 2025Elementary
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The Visual Assemblage of Rhythm and Music

High-school students are challenged to create freestanding sculptures that demonstrate movement and represent music.

11 March 2025High School
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Contemporary Art in Context: Shinique Smith

This month’s contemporary art feature highlights Shinique Smith’s monumental clothing sculptures and abstract paintings.

13 February 2025Contemporary Art