Raw Fibers: The Art of Fabric (Summer 2025)

Registration for this course is now open! ASPDP registration opens on June 9th.

Course Title: Raw Fibers: The Art of Fabric

Dates:
Session 1 — Monday, July 14th. In-Person
Session 2 — Tuesday, July 15th. In-Person
Session 3 — Wednesday, July 16th. In-Person
Session 4 — Thursday, July 17th. In-Person
Session 5 — Friday, July 18th. In-Person
Session 6 — Saturday, July 19th. In-Person

Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Credits: 3 P-Credit/45 CTLE hours*
Fee: $240 (MFTA*)+ $125 (ASPDP)

Course Description: This studio class will take a single product, fabric, and work out the historical, economic, scientific, social and mathematical properties that are inherent in its use and production through hands-on art making. Each session will focus on methods for curriculum integration including: math, science, social studies and literacy. Educators will learn teaching practices that provide for the needs of all student learners by creating brave learning spaces to explore alternative materials that represent and affirm student identities for independent thinking and problem solving. Participants create a series of hands-on art projects that reflect the individual’s unique cultural experiences.

*Note: We are excited to announce that we have scholarship funding to waive the MFTA fee for 10 participants. To be eligible, you must be a NYC Public Schools teacher at a Title 1 school, or high ENI school. This opportunity is first-come, first-served. To request a scholarship, please submit the scholarship application.

Registration Instructions: If you are taking this course for P-Credits/+30 Credits, you will need to register on both the MFTA and the ASPDP website.

Any questions? Email Will Niedmann at wniedmann@mfta.nyc.gov