Fiber Education Resource List
Fiberarts is pleased to offer this educational resource for those who wish to learn more about creating with fiber of furthering their fiber education. (You might also check Handwoven's Weaving Classes for additional opportunities.)
Please add your fiber art programs, workshops,
conferences, and classes to this listing by filling out the Fiber
Education Submission Form. Programs will be added on an ongoing basis.
To view education listings, please click on the
state or country to show schools and universities offering programs in that region.
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Alberta College of Art and Design-Fibre Department
Mailing Address: 1407 14th Ave NW, Calgary , AB T2N 4R3
Phone: 403-338-5584 / Email: jane.kidd@acad.ca
Website: www.acad.ab.ca
Contact: Jane Kidd
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Type of Program(s): College UndergradType of Degree(s): BFA, Non-Credit Classes/WorkshopsTeachers/Instructors: Jane Kidd - Head of Department, tapestry, 1st year 2-D Fibres, studio
Bill Morton - painting and dyeing on cloth, mixed media, studio
Katharine Dickerson - weaving, 1st year 3-D fibres, studio
Laura Vickerson - mixed media, installation and performance, wearable art, studioProgram Description: ACADs Fibre major covers a broad range of processes that includes weaving, dying, tapestry, surface design, felting, papermaking, sculpture, mixed media, and installation.
At ACAD, traditional and experimental practices coexist to create a vital and dynamic program of study with an open and flexible attitude toward the development of the individual students own artmaking potential.
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Maiwa Handprints
Mailing Address: 6 1666 Johnston St , Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2
Phone: (604) 669-3939 / Fax: (604) 669-0607 / Email: maiwa@maiwa.com
Website: www.maiwa.com
Contact: Anne Babchuk
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Type of Program(s): Regularly Scheduled Conference/FestivalType of Degree(s): Non-Credit Classes/WorkshopsTeachers/Instructors: Natural Dyes Charlotte Kwon,
The Art of Mudcloth Michele Wipplinger,
Colour Institute Michele Wipplinger,
Ralli Quilts Patricia Stoddard,
Ralli Embellishments Patricia Stoddard,
African Batik Joey Mallet,
Experimental Batik Paul Otte,
Photo Transfer Natalie Grambow,
Introduction to Dyes Anne Babchuk,
Prayer Flags Jean Kares,
Silk Painting Izabela Sauer,
Feltmaking Rene Evans,
Complex Cloth Natalie Grambow,
Bookbinding Gaye Hansen,
Precision Dyeing Anne Babchuk,
Collage, Motif and Material Shannon Wardoper,
Discharge Dyeing Jo Anne Ryeburn,
Floorcloth Natalie Grambow,
Screen Printing Anne Babchuk,
Indigo Shibori Natalie Grambow,
Blockprinting Anne Babchuk.Program Description: The 2006 Maiwa Workshop Series: Continuing Traditions is a lineup of 21 intimate and hands-on workshops that explore the vast and creative potential of textiles. The workshops represent a great opportunity to learn new skills and techniques, add to your knowledge of materials and processes and to work alongside innovative experts from around the world. Workshops start September 8 and end November 26, 2006. Registration opens June 26, 2006.
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Place des Arts
Mailing Address: 1120 Brunette Avenue, , Coquitlam, BC V3L 3T7
Phone: (604) 664-1636 / Email: info@placedesarts.ca
Website: www.placedesarts.ca
Contact: Kate Lancaster
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Type of Program(s): Arts & Crafts SchoolType of Degree(s): Non-Credit Classes/WorkshopsTeachers/Instructors: Irene Weisner, Jay Rudolph, Venessa Bentley, Catherine Dumaine, Lara Espley, Kaija RautiainenProgram Description: Place des Arts offers seasonal classes, private lessons and workshops in a variety of fibre arts mediums to people of all ages and abilities. Our fibre arts studio is well equipped with looms and spinning wheels, and class sizes are kept small to allow our highly skilled instructors to give individual attention.
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Salt Spring Island Fibre Festival
Mailing Address: 1280 Beddis Rd., Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2C8
Phone: (250) 537-1346 / Email: info@fibrefestival.com
Website: www.fibrefestival.com
Contact: Susan Berlin
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Type of Program(s): Regularly Scheduled Conference/FestivalType of Degree(s): Non-Credit Classes/WorkshopsTeachers/Instructors: See website.Program Description: The Festival is held on odd-numbered years, and schedules top-quality fibre workshops in all techniques. See website for details.
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SAORI Salt Spring
Mailing Address: 201 North View Place, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1A9
Phone: (250) 537-8813 / Email: terri@saltspringweaving.com
Website: www.saltspringweaving.com
Contact: Terri Bibby
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Type of Program(s): Community Class/WorkshopType of Degree(s): Non-Credit Classes/WorkshopsTeachers/Instructors: Terri Bibby - Saori WeavingProgram Description: SAORI Weaving introductions, classes, workshops, retreats, community events and peace weaving. These workshops are open to all ages and all abilities. Discover the joy of freestyle weaving - the Saori way!
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Mahonne Arts
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 300, Mahone Bay, NS BOJ 2EO
Phone: (902) 624-9215 / Fax: (902) 624-9215 / Email: info@mahonnearts.com
Website: www.mahonnearts.com
Contact: Deborah Hickman
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Type of Program(s): Community Class/WorkshopType of Degree(s): Non-Credit Classes/WorkshopsTeachers/Instructors: Valerie Hearder, Deborah Hickman, Maria Rakel, Barbara MacLean, Edward PorterProgram Description: Summer/Fall workshops in Art Quilting, Tapestry Weaving, Felting, Paper-making, Collage and Mixed Media etc.
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Lunenburg Seaside Craft School
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1163, Binghamton, NY 13905
Phone: (902) 634-3242 / Email: create@stny.rr.com
Website: www.lunenburgcraftschool.com
Contact: Paulette Hackman
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Type of Program(s): Arts & Crafts SchoolType of Degree(s): Certificate, Non-Credit Classes/WorkshopsTeachers/Instructors: Anna Davison: quilting; Heather Sanft: willow basketry; Sarah Ladd: color theory and dyeing; Paulette Hackman: hat hookingProgram Description: Summer workshops by the sea: Quilting, 4-day intermediate--8/13-16 & 3-day beginner--8/24-26; willow basketry, 5-day intermediate--7/9-13& 2-day beginner--728-29; 5-day dyeing and colour theory for traditional hooking--7/16-20; 2-day hooked hat--7/21-22
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Haliburton School of The Arts
Mailing Address: Box 839, Haliburton, ON K0M1S0
Street Address: 297 College Drive, Haliburton, ON K0M1S0
Phone: (705) 457-1680 / Fax: (705) 457-2255 / Email: contact@haliburtonschoolofthearts.ca
Website: www.haliburtonschoolofthearts.ca
Contact: Jennifer Bain
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Type of Program(s): College UndergradType of Degree(s): Certificate, Other Credit OptionsProgram Description: You may choose to work from an art or a design perspective, seeking inspiration from a range of resources in order to develop personal ideas and themes. Basic processes in fabric construction, surface design, and three-dimensional construction, help you to build a repertoire of techniques. Throughout the program, projects of increasing challenge will help stimulate your creative potential, and are complemented by courses in design, colour, drawing, and textile history.
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Sheridan College
Mailing Address: 1430 Trafalgaar Rd. , Oakville, ON L6H 2L1
Phone: (905) 845-9430 ex. 2210 / Email: rachel.machenry@sheridanc.on.ca
Website: www1.sheridaninstitute.ca
Contact: Rachel MacHenry
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Type of Program(s): College Graduate, Arts & Crafts SchoolType of Degree(s): Other Credit OptionsTeachers/Instructors: Rachel MacHenry- Textile Head; Anne Lemeux- Studio Technician; Thea Haines- Dye and Print Teacher
Program Description: 3 year diploma program. Focusing on mostly printing of fabrics through new and old techniques. Projects range from costume designing for the stage to hand felting iPod cases. Various classes and personally chosen electives let you decided what direction you want to take your art.
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Concordia University
Mailing Address: 1455, de Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Montreal, QC H3G 1M8
Phone: (514) 848-2424 ext. 4227 / Fax: (514) 848-3721 / Email: ibachman@alcor.concordia.ca
Website: studio-arts.concordia.ca/
Contact: Ingrid Bachmann
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Type of Program(s): College Undergrad, College GraduateType of Degree(s): BFA, MFATeachers/Instructors: Ingrid Bachmann, Barbara Layne, Mary Sui Yee Wong (full time)
Laura Endacott, Mindy Yan Miller, Candice Tarnowski, Barbara ToddProgram Description: The Fibres Area provides a cross media programme of study that explores the relationships of material to culture. Informed by discourses of postmodernism and traditional aesthetics, the Fibres Programme allows for a rigourous and comprehensive study of the technical, conceptual and creative aspects of contemporary art and textile production.
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