At Textile Arts Center we strive to provide empowerment through knowledge, and create a collaborative and inspiring experience. This philosophy is at the heart of our Youth Programs. Here, we appreciate the unique values of textile arts and want to expand opportunities for new practitioners to engage with the medium. Experiential learning is the foundation of our model and enables students of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels to make meaningful contributions to a growing community of fiber artists.

Programs We Offer

During the School Year

After School

Ages 5-10
4pm–6pm
Mon-Thu

After School is a hands-on class in textile arts. Our program runs in 8-week cycles rotating through Weaving, Sewing & Soft Sculpture, Sewing & Fashion, and Printing & Dyeing

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Textiles for Tweens

Ages 11-14
4pm–6pm
Thu

This hands-on class explores students personal artistic interests in the midst of our Artist in Residence studios, and will provide full access to our dye lab, screen printing facilities, sewing machines, looms, & more.

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Mini Camps

Ages 5-11
9am–5pm

We offer full day mini-sessions of classes for youth when they are on break from school—even one day camps!

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During the Summer

Summer Camp

Ages 5–14
9am-3pm
Mon-Fri

TAC Summer Camp welcomes campers ages 5-14 to create within the world of contemporary and historical textiles in exciting week long programs!

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What people say about our Youth Programs:

"I just got off the phone with a mom who told me that she has been really grateful to TAC! She couldn't imagine what we could achieve virtually, taking creativity to another level" -Whitney, TAC Staff
“This is the first summer camp [my daughter] has not complained about going to. She came home with so much excitement about the things she created and amazing projects.” —Hannah
“My kids loved the complexity of the crafts and being able to focus on a particular method. The counselors were caring and energetic and the camp head, Lisa, really went the extra mile.”
“Another fantastic summer at TAC camp! Projects are compelling and staff is engaged and fun. Field trips are well planned and projects shift each week so multiple-week attendance is not a problem.”
“The projects are age-appropriate, but sophisticated and challenging. The counselors are attentive and adored. TAC runs a very tight and organized ship!”
"I just wanted to thank you and TAC to give my daughter a scholarship for the summer camp. She started the camp this Monday and is extremely happy about her days at TAC. When she comes back home she has been talking about the activity all night long and is so excited to go back to the next day."

Birthday Parties

Celebrate a birthday at TAC! We offer private parties for kids of all ages, with your choice of activity.

Youth Scholarships

Textile Arts Center is happy to be able to provide need-based Youth Scholarships to students.