Fiber
The Fiber Program is dedicated to the idea that a student's future success is dependent on creative excellence, strong technical skills and a good basic liberal arts education.
Courses are designed to allow each student to pursue a personal direction in their work that may be traditional or nontraditional, applied or non-applied. While emphasis is placed on ideation, courses promote an atmosphere conducive to material and technical exploration. Beginning, Advanced and Special Topics courses are designed to explore both basic issues and specialized topics. Specific surface design courses focus on pattern design, direct and resist dye techniques, screen printing and embellishment. Weaving courses focus on tapestry, drafting, multi-harness weaving and dye processes. Other course work includes feltmaking, embroidery, quilting and basketry.