The Textile Arts program concentrates on weaving, surface design and quilting. Students may be professional textile artists learning new techniques or first time enthusiasts. The program emphasizes textile arts as a fine or commercial art business with field trips and speakers. There is a show and sale each semester to exhibit student work and become familiar with the marketplace.

 

CASC 6005. Weaving - Beginning (70 hours)
Advise: CASC 6008
Design and weaving of textiles using 4 harness floor looms. Simple weave structures are taught, stressing craftsmanship, sensitivity to materials and an appreciation of the medium. Instructor: Peggy Osterkamp

 

CASC 6006. Expanded Woven Design (70 hours)
Advise: CASC 6005
The design and weaving of textiles using 4 harness floor looms. Introduction to 16-shaft dobby loom design and technology. Projects expand basic weave structures with emphasis on best choice of materials, technique and appreciation of the medium. Emphasis on imaginative applications of basic technology to innovative resolutions.

 

CASC 6007. Art Weaving (70 hours)
Design and weaving of textiles using 4 and 8 harness treadle looms and 16 harness computer-driven loom. Utilizing computer weaving programs, emphasis will be placed on weave structure theory to enable students to conceptualize and create signature fabrics. Integration of the woven structure with dyeing and surface design processes applied before, during and after weaving. Exercises to enhance confidence in color and design skills.

(Instructor for both CASC 6006 & 6007: Janice Sullivan

The emphasis in this class is the integration of surface design with multiharness floor loom weaving. We have a 16 harness AVL dobby loom which we utilize for class projects as well as SwiftWeave and WeaveMaker computer programs. Currently we are screen printing on warps, warp ppitting,and weaving multilayered cloth. Problem solving emphasizes original design and experimentation with techniques.)

 

CASC 6008. Weaving Tapestry (70 hours)

Integrating traditional Aubusson tapestry techniques with contemporary techniques and materials. All levels: beginning - samplers; intermediate - cartoons; advanced - approved preplanned pieces.
(Instructor: Janice Sullivan

This is a great class for the student without weaving experience. Students in the class range from beginning to advanced , but special attention is placed on students with little or no experience. You will learn to make your own frame loom, as well as participate in color and design exercises that will enhance your ability to create successful small tapestries.)

 

CASC 6025. Quiltmaking

Advise: ABE 2071
Develop/improve skills in sewing, design, pattern drafting, appliqué, patchwork and quilting. Beginning students construct a sampler quilt. Intermediate/advanced students work on individually designed projects. Instructor: Patricia Bruvry

CASC 6027. Surface Design 3-dimensional
Applications of design on fabric via painting silk screening, airbrushing, stenciling, blueprinting, marbleizing and sculpting. Pattern drafting for 3 dimensional objects: figures, animals, boxes, masks, headdresses and footwear. Emphasis on color and design. Instructor: Patricia Bruvry

 

CASC 6052. Apparel Art Lab (35 hours)
Design possibilities in techniques including: weaving, quilting, fabric painting, appliqué, beading, felting and reconstructed fabric making. Pattern designing is emphasized. Instructor: Patricia Bruvry