THREAD

a series of workshops designed to introduce techniques, processes, and career exploration of the textile and fashion industry

Textiles: harnessed, reimagined, engineered, and designed

Join us for a transformative three-course workshop series delving into the dynamic design world. From mastering the ancient art of natural dyes to crafting personalized tote bags through cut-and-sew techniques, unleashing your creativity in graphic design to adorn your creations with captivating visuals. Each course offers a hands-on exploration of diverse pathways in the design industry, igniting your passion and inspiring your journey toward innovative expression

Details

  • Three consecutive weekends:

    • April 20, April 27th, May 4th

    • 11am-1pm

  • Beaverton High School

    • Room 406

  • Free for all Beaverton School District students

  • Students must commit to attending the three consecutive workshops

Thee Part Workshop Series

  • WS1: Cochineal Dye Class

    Discover the vibrant world of natural dyes in our hands-on workshop! Dive into the rich history of cochineal while learning to prepare and dye fabric, creating your own unique hues for a personalized tote bag.

  • WS2: Cut & Sew Totes

    An immersive cut-and-sew workshop where you'll bring your dyed fabric to life by crafting your very own tote bag. Explore the fundamentals of sewing machines and threading techniques while designing and assembling your personalized tote, from selecting contrasting blocks to adding unique customizations

  • WS3: Design & Print

    Unleash your creativity in our graphic design workshop as you elevate your tote bags from the previous series into personalized works of art. Dive into techniques like screen printing and heat transfer/laser cutting, while mastering the transition of physical designs to digital formats for garment printing. Immerse yourself in hands-on creation, where every graphic tells a unique story of individual expression

Sneak Peak

Take a look at the behind-the-seams creation of the Conchiniteal Dye workshop. Shot and edited by student Sam Sinclair, produced by the Cada Casa AIMS program.

Meet your instructors…

  • Gigi

    Gigi Woolery is a local artist and designer. Their work focuses on textiles, color and pattern design. Gigi has previously worked with companies such as A24 and Nike, and currently serves as the Director of Awards with the American Tapestry Alliance.

  • Luibelt

    Luibelt is a Venezuelan designer, currently specializing in apparel as a Color Designer at Nike. She finds joy in exploring various mediums and is passionate about fostering community within music and design.

  • Christian

    Christian Brown is a Lead Designer at Nike, specializing in graphic design. With a passion for utilizing typography and illustration to tell a story, Christian brings a wealth of experience in both graphic design and technical production.