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Fibers & Textiles

Express Your Artistic Vision

Practice traditional techniques and then apply them to create contemporary art objects that speak beyond technical expertise. Fiber and textile art exists in literally every culture on the planet. You'll be encouraged to explore work addressing personal philosophy, intellectual concepts and individual views on greater world issues.

Students in Fibers & Textiles class
Student's fiber art displayed in galleryStudent work installed and on display in Lawton GalleryStudent making homemade paperStudent uses weaving loom

Textile Studio

Our equipment helps you explore fiber art techniques.

The studio is designed for safe handling of dye chemistry and spacious enough to accommodate large projects. We are equipped with:

  • Kessenich multi-harness floor looms
  • Working replica Viking warp-weighted looms 
  • Reina Hollander beater for paper pulps
  • Natural dyes like indigo
  • Modern synthetic fiber reactive dyes

More to Explore

Engage with art in other ways or check out other art studio areas.

Space to Ponder Art

Expand your understanding of art through our art exhibits—including student artwork—glean insight about the human experience and get inspired to create!

Visit the Lawton Gallery

In Their Studio

Dive into the minds of artists and get inspired from their grappling with creativity. Our "In Their Studio" podcast features interviews with faculty, students and featured artists.

Listen to the Podcast

Other Studio Areas

Sculpture and metals and painting, oh my! No matter your interest, we have the tools and studio space to create your best work in a wide range of media.

See All Studio Areas

Professor Alison Gates

Want to know more?

If you have any questions about how to enroll in our art program, ask Professor Alison Gates – her work at UW-Green Bay focuses on textiles.

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