Textiles Studio & Dye Lab

PLEASE SEE CALENDAR BELOW FOR LIVE SCHEDULE.  CLASS RESERVATIONS OR EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES MAY AFFECT HOURS.

Email inquiries to textiles@newschool.edu. 

• The Textiles + Dye Lab orientation is completely on Canvas.
• Students and faculty are required to complete the Making Center General orientation and the Textiles Studio and Dye Lab orientation to use the space. This includes students in a Textiles course.
• Failure to adhere to policies and safety standards may result in limited usage of the lab.

• Technicians are available to check in/out equipment, ensure safe practices, demonstrate equipment, direct students to resources and answer general questions.
• Technicians are not responsible for teaching techniques, advising on materials, or troubleshooting projects.

Faculty Reservations

Faculty who wish to host students in the L9 Textiles and Dye Lab can email textiles@newschool.edu to make a reservation.

• • Please note the following considerations: 
    • In order to avoid schedule conflicts and ensure the best experience for your students, please give us as much notice as possible.
    • We are unable to offer access to the labs during regularly scheduled classes (see calendar below)
    • Students and faculty will only be allowed to use approved materials (see prohibited material list below) in the studio.
  • Please include the following information in your inquiry:
    • Total number of students attending
    • Which techniques will be demonstrated
    • Any requests for tools or materials

Floor Looms

• • Students who would like to use a floor loom outside of courses may do so by following our Loom Reservation Protocol.
  • To reserve a loom, students must be prepared to work independently.
    • Students must have previous experience weaving and/or firm knowledge of the process, including: project planning, threading, and floor loom weaving.
    • Students will need to complete THIS ASSESSMENT to attest to their readiness to set up a loom. Once approved, students may begin the 6 week reservation. 

Textiles Dye Lab Store 

Textiles Dye Lab Store offers a variety of dyes and dye chemicals for purchase at cost. All items are sold by the gram. We urge you to perform your calculations (typically based on the weight of your fiber) before placing your order. We encourage you to bring your own reusable containers.

Purchases can be collected in The L902 Textiles + Dye Lab during Open Task Time hours ONLY. Please refer to our calendar.

The following are available for on-campus use only:

L902 Textiles Studio

• Umbrella swift, ball winders, bobbin winder
• Carding Station
• Industrial 36″ and 72″ FeltLOOMs
• Handheld felting tools
• Two 4-harness Schacht Baby Wolf floor looms (for students with prior weaving experience)
•  8-harness Macomber floor looms (for students with prior weaving experience)
• Warping mill and warping boards
• Industrial Vacuum Iron
• Singer Domestic Sewing Machine
• Electric spinning wheel EEW model

L903 Dye Lab

• Stainless Steel Work tables
• Sinks
• Heat presses
• Induction Burners
• Sentry Ductless Fume Hood (for particulates)
• Dye pots (various sizes)
• Steam baskets
• Stainless steel and glass measuring cups + spoons
• Stainless steel + glass bowls
• Plastic buckets
• Various wet process tools
• Drying racks
• Wet felting tools
• Washer/Dryer (for use with lab approval)

Available to check out for up to 7 days:

• Carding paddles
• Drop spindles
• Clover felting tools
• Foam and wool bases for needle felting
• Mini laser-cut frame looms w/ tapestry tools
• Embroidery hoops
• Crochet hook sets
• Knitting needle sets
• Plastic buckets for dyes

Dyelab Dress Code:

• Gloves must be worn when handling dyes and/or chemicals