Professional Crafts - Fiber

The Fiber program is an intensive curriculum focusing on the design and creation of fiber work, ranging from textile products to contemporary fiber art. Students concentrate on woven textiles and gain many opportunities to include hand dyeing, stitching, surface design techniques and much more to their original fabric creations. Textile history courses provides in-depth exposure to textile traditions and techniques around the world including cultural and economic perspectives. In the second year, students begin to focus on professional practices for the artist or designer. Business models are studied and each student develops a personal pathway to future work in textile design, entrepreneurship, gallery or museum work, teaching or any sector of the textiles market of interest. Graduates will leave with a thorough knowledge of woven textiles and dyes, as well as small business skills and professional practices applicable in a wide range of employment or entrepreneurial opportunities.

Highlights of the Program

Tour the Studio

Small class sizes
Intensive studio classes with hands-on learning
Design and craft history classes
Marketing and business planning
Craft photography and portfolio design
State-of-the-art facilities
On-campus gallery for professional and student exhibitions
Participation in regional and national craft shows and exhibitions
Affiliation with Southern Highland Craft Guild, Haywood Arts Council, Handweavers Guild of America

Fiber Facility

13 Macomber looms
Two Compu-dobby looms
Fiberworks software
One mechanical dobby loom
Darkroom and exposure unit
Print tables
Three home sergers and six home sewing machines
Cutting tables
40-gallon gas-heated kettle
Gas and induction burners

Degrees/Certificates

Associate in Applied Science – Professional Crafts: Fiber
Diploma in Professional Crafts: Fiber

Potential Careers

Jobs

Studio Artist
Production Weaver
Textile Designer
Gallery Assistant
Craft School Teacher

Outside the Classroom

Haywood Studios is a student organization creating, marketing, and selling their crafts in the community at various events.

Class Schedules

HCC offers a variety of class times to fit your busy schedule. Different class options are available based on your graduation year. You can view available classes and then meet with your advisor to get registered.

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For more information contact:

Farrah Rodriguez
Success Coach