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Textile Arts

The Lillstreet Textile Arts is a growing community interested in traditional and contemporary craft media. Our newly renovated sewing studio offers more class space and upgraded equipment, including an industrial sewing machine, overlock and serger machines. Our print on paper and fabric classes feature a remodeled dark room with a state-of-the-art UV vacuum exposure unit, and we now have a computer station with laser printer for prepping images. The new dye station makes immersion dyeing more user friendly, and our bullet steamer produces professional results. 

We have students from a variety of backgrounds, from professional artists who sell at art fairs, online shops, and consignment, to all levels of artists developing skills to build on their portfolio. Make our space your space by taking advantage of free open studio when enrolled in one of our Textile Department classes!Visit the Textiles Department Blog for more information and links to additional resources.

 

Summer classes begin the weeks of June 17 & 22.

Save $10 on 5-week classes or $20 on 10-week classes when you register and pay in full by May 28.

 

Click here to view the Spring Open Studio Schedule.

 

Lillstreet Textiles Department from Lillstreet Art Center on Vimeo.

Make It: Hand Dyed Silk Scarf from Lillstreet Art Center on Vimeo.

Make It: Dye Concentrate from Lillstreet Art Center on Vimeo.


Spring 2013 - April 01, 2013 - June 09, 2013

WORKSHOP

Introduction to Sergers Workshop (1 Day)

LAC Members $50.00 / Non-Members $55.00

Summer 2013 - June 17, 2013 - August 25, 2013

BEGINNER/ADVANCED BEGINNER

First-Time Sewing (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $160.00 / Non-Members $165.00

First-Time Screenprinting on Fabric (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $160.00 / Non-Members $165.00

Zippers & Buttons (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $160.00 / Non-Members $165.00

The Perfect Easy Dress (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $160.00 / Non-Members $165.00

MULTILEVEL (ADVANCED BEGINNER TO ADVANCED)

Acid Dyes on Silk: Immersion and Painting (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $170.00 / Non-Members $175.00

Surface Design: Embroidery Projects (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $170.00 / Non-Members $175.00

Sculptural Textiles (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $330.00 / Non-Members $340.00

Multilevel Sewing Projects (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $320.00 / Non-Members $330.00

Print and Sew: Pillows (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $170.00 / Non-Members $175.00

Easy Repeat Prints on Fabric (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $170.00 / Non-Members $175.00

Garment Alterations: A Thrift Store Adventure (5 Weeks)

LAC Members $170.00 / Non-Members $175.00

Textiles Open Studio (1 Week)

LAC Members $35.00 / Non-Members $40.00

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED

Screen-printed Fabric Wallpaper (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $320.00 / Non-Members $330.00

Digital Imagery for Screenprinters (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $340.00 / Non-Members $350.00

Layers, Layers: The Fine Art Print (10 Weeks)

LAC Members $320.00 / Non-Members $330.00

WORKSHOP

Nassen: Color Rice Paste Resist on Silk Workshop (4 Days)

LAC Members $275.00 / Non-Members $280.00

Local Color (2 Days)

LAC Members $200.00 / Non-Members $210.00

Elastic Skirt Workshop (1 Day)

LAC Members $60.00 / Non-Members $65.00

Creative Retreats - May 01, 2013 - December 31, 2013

RETREATS

Travel Photography Retreat (1 Day)

LAC Members $115.00 / Non-Members $120.00

The Art of Asian Ink Painting (1 Day)

LAC Members $115.00 / Non-Members $120.00

En Plein Air Painting Retreat (1 Day)

LAC Members $115.00 / Non-Members $120.00