Fiber

VisArts’ fiber studio is home to both wet and dry fiber processes—everything from spinning and weaving to fabric dyeing and pattern-drafting happens in the space. The space is equipped with four large wooden work tables at counter height, sewing tables at desk height, sewing machines, a serger, spinning wheels, ironing boards, and more. For a complete list of equipment, please scroll to the bottom of this page.

Have questions about this studio? Email [email protected] and one of our studios or program staff will get back to you.

• Do not use any equipment you are unfamiliar with.
• Use proper protection when dyeing.
• Make sure to cover tables with white vinyl covers during any wet processes.
• White handles scissors are for fabric only
• Use rotary cutters on cuttings mats only. Always return mats to flat surface after use.
• Leave sewing machines with foot down, needle down and spool pin down. Bundle cord when returning foot pedal to bin, do not wrap tightly.
• When finished, sweep up fabric and thread scraps and collect all pins with magnetic sweeper

• Students may receive materials as a part of their class such as fabric, thread etc.
• Paid access users should expect to bring in their own materials.
• Only dyes stocked by VisArts staff and teachers are permitted; do not store unmarked dyes in the fridge or cabinet.
• For open studio and paid access users you are welcome to utilize the scrap fabric bin, community thread, and community yarn.
• Keep scrap fabric folded and organized.

• Bobbins should be checked in and out.
• During open studio, tables, spinning equipment, cutting and pattern drafting tools, frame-weaving looms not currently in use, sewing machines, irons and ironing boards are available for use.
• Only currently-enrolled loom-weaving students have access to floor looms.
• Dyeing during open studio is not currently permitted.