Contemporary textile cultures of art and design are unfolding in a landscape shaped by multiple crises, igniting a vivid discourse amongst artists, educators, and students concerning the genuine openness of textiles’ ability to be adaptable, and relevant to an ever-changing world.
Through hands-on encounters and experimentation, the exploring of emerging trends, material and technical innovation and cultural significance, and the encouragement of personal, forward-thinking approaches, the goal of this intensive course is to reimagine the role of textiles in contemporary art and design practices – to raise the medium up for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and meaningful artistic expression.