Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Charter High School of Architecture and Design Competition with Philadelphia University

Student work on the jacquard loom!
The Charter High School of Architecture and Design in Philadelphia collaborated with Philadelphia University to understand the value of design repeat. 

Students in Heather Durkee's junior classes participated in a competition to create designs in repeat inspired by the 1960s aesthetic. 

Five students works were chosen to be woven on the jacquard loom. 
Jacquard winners from left to right: Ranee Fowler, Wilson Reyes, Jhade Gales, Michael Harvey, and Raheem Williams.

Five students works were chosen to be digitally printed on the dyesub printer. A printing process used to print on synthetic fibers. 
Digital Print winners from left to right: Ara Carter, David Taylor, Stefon Jackson, Taylor Hall, and Sajou Saccou. 
The winning students also received a tour of the PhilaU textile studios and of Hayward Hall. 



A special congratulations to David Taylor on his special recognition from CHAD! He received the best in show honors at the biannual student show for his outstanding repeat pattern work, fashion illustrations, and graphic design work. 


It was a great experience for all and we cannot wait to see what amazing things these students create from their custom fabrics!
From left to right: Tara Capobianco, Ranee Fowler, Raheem Williams, Michael Harvey, Ara Carter, Sajou Saccou, Heather Durkee, and Wilson Reyes. Seated in front left to right: Stefon Jackson, David Taylor, Jhade Gales, and Taylor Hall.
Having fun with all the new fabrics!

Thank you so much to Marcia Weiss, Marcella Martin, Heather Durkee, Tara Capobianco and all of the wonderful students from CHAD.








Saturday, December 5, 2015

December 9th, Textile Alumni Mary Sheaffer shows off at Holiday RAWk

Mary graduated in May of 2015 with a degree in textiles and is now working at Duralee Fabrics in Manhattan. She finds inspiration in travel, nature and music and never misses the opportunity to create!


Her work is visceral, colorful, and exciting! If you are in Philly looking for gifts or just wanting to see excellent art in the city...
A link to Mary's work for RAWk
Mary's PhilaU design portfolio
Wednesday, December 9th at 7:00PM tickets are $20 at the door and $15 presale. at the Trocadero Theater: 1003 Arch Street

Friday, December 4, 2015

Graduate Show Fall 2015 OPENS TONIGHT!

If you are ready to see amazing textile creations from print graduates: Andrea Mata, Lyndsay Bakich, Laura Benvenuto, and Jenn Biggs; knit masterpieces by Page St. Clair and collections of wonder from undergrads Brett Udovich and Lauren Malay?! Philadelphia University Paley Design Center is the place to make it happen.

The opening is tonight, Friday, December 4th from 4pm-8pm. If you are unable to attend this evening, the design center is open by appointment Monday-Friday 10am-4pm and the show installed until December 11th. Please email thedesigncenter@philau.edu