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In the textiles program there is an emphasis on developing skills and a high level of proficiency within a diverse range of techniques. You will have the opportunity to engage in many areas of study, including weaving, felting, dyeing, screen printing and pattern drafting.
Courses Include
Starting Fall 2021, the Textile Arts studio will launch a new eight-month certificate running from September to April.
- Dye Technology
- Textile Construction and Pattern Drafting
- Surface and Structure
- Textile Specific Design
- Surface and Structure
- Printing on Cloth
- Weaving
- Production and Product Development
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Program At-A-Glance
In the News
Lost Thread, the latest exhibit showing at Touchstones Nelson, inspires participating fibre artists from Selkirk College’s Kootenay Studio Arts (KSA) to explore a richness of textiles while reflecting on the history of the school that fuels their creative passion.
A successful career in the fashion industry carved out by Selkirk College alumna Alanah Jones can be traced back to her time spent at Kootenay Studio Arts in Nelson where she built the proper foundation for an exciting future.
Creating with fibre is an old-world skill that’s coming back with a vengeance as more and more people wonder “who makes my clothes.” The Textiles Program offered at Kootenay Studio Arts at Selkirk College connects students to the creative and diverse form while providing both passionate outlet and career opportunity. Three alumnae share their journey through the fibre arts.
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