Textile Design @ Jefferson: November 2012

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Knit garments by Leah D'Ambrosio Exhibited in Japan

Last month Shima Seiki, manufacturers of electronic knitting machinery, celebrated their 50th anniversary with an exhibit of fashion knitwear at their head offices in Wakayama, Japan, designed by their customers from around the world.

Included in the exhibit were these two garments designed and produced by Leah D'Ambrosio.

Leah graduated from the MS Textile Design program in May 2012.
Congratulations Leah.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Tractor Loom

PhilaU Textile Design alum Kylie Baker created this tractorloom, using an award from the Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes. Kylie's loom allows her to be outside, mobile, while she is weaving. She may bring her tractorloom to campus in Fall 2013. Stay posted for more details.

The Bachelors of Science in Textile Design and Masters of Science in Textile Design programs provide integration and balance between creative design and technology. In the undergraduate program, students explore weaving, knitting and printing, with the opportunity for advanced course work in the areas of their choice. Students in the graduate program are required to specialize in one area (knit, weave or print), but are encouraged to incorporate the other areas of textile design through their foundation courses, elective or design studio work.

Design research is stressed from the beginning of the programs. Being in the a major city is a great resource as is The Design Center at Jefferson with its textile collection from around the world.