Explore weaving and textile art through UT San Antonio Community Art. Our adult Fibers & Weaving classes invite you to work with cloth, yarn, color and pattern—whether you are beginning with a floor loom or expanding your practice with techniques such as shibori, batik, silk painting and block printing.
Classes bring together hands-on making and creative experimentation, with opportunities to explore techniques rooted in textile traditions and contemporary fiber art. See the current catalog for the specific courses offered this term.
Explore loom setup, warp and weft, woven structure, and the relationship between yarn, texture and pattern.
Discover approaches to color and pattern, including techniques such as shibori, batik, silk painting and block printing when offered.
Work with fiber as an expressive medium, exploring composition, material choices and new ways to create with textiles.
Learn alongside other adult makers and build on your skills in a supportive studio learning environment.
Located on two floors of the Priest’s House on UT San Antonio’s Ursuline Campus, the weaving studios house a collection of 50 floor looms - considered to be the largest teaching collection in the U.S. These dedicated facilities are an important part of the hands-on learning experience for San Antonio’s community of adult weavers.
Find current class offerings, schedules, tuition, and availability in the UT San Antonio registration catalog. Classes are open for community enrollment; review individual listings for any course prerequisites.
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Required materials depend on the class. If a class is not included in the materials list, supplies may be specified in its course description, discussed during the first class, or provided as part of the course.
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Limited open studio time for students enrolled in weaving classes will be determined at the beginning of each term; dates and times will be discussed in class and posted for students. For fiber-related workshop classes, studio use is permitted only during scheduled workshop dates.
A limited number of scholarships for tuition assistance are available for Fibers Department classes. Adults interested in studying fibers may apply by submitting the application form and contacting Casey Galloway at casey.galloway@utsa.edu.
Select Register Now to view the available classes, sign in or create a registration account, add your class to the cart and complete checkout. For payment, withdrawal, cancellation and refund information, review the Community Art registration policies and guidelines.
No previous weaving experience is required for introductory classes. Other classes and workshops may have specific skill-level recommendations or prerequisites; review the current course description before registering.
The weaving studios are located on two floors of the Priest’s House on UT San Antonio’s Ursuline Campus in downtown San Antonio. Refer to your course confirmation for the classroom and arrival instructions.
The department has a collection of 50 floor looms for its weaving instruction. Required supplies vary by course: consult the materials list and the individual course listing, or follow instructions from your instructor.
Limited open studio time for enrolled weaving students is determined each term and communicated in class. For fiber-related workshops, studio use is permitted only during scheduled workshop dates.
A limited number of tuition-assistance scholarships may be available for Fibers Department classes. See the application information on this page and contact the listed program representative for details.
Use the Browse Available Classes or Register Now link to view current Fibers & Weaving course listings, schedules, tuition and availability through UT San Antonio’s registration catalog.