Northern Illinois University
School of Art and Design
College of Visual and Performing Arts

Fiber encompasses a broad range of materials and techniques, and uniquely embraces discourses in contemporary art and design. Fiber courses offer you instruction in:

• Papermaking
• Book arts
• Fabric painting, printing and dyeing
• Textile construction
• Mixed media techniques

Emphasis is placed on the integration of textile traditions with concerns of photography, sculpture, printmaking, painting, fashion and installation. 

Facilities

The fiber arts lab is housed in the Jack Arends Hall Visual Arts Building and comprises several multi-harness floor looms, textile printing tables, a papermaking facility and other equipment for developing textile work.

Courses

Courses in fiber arts can be used to fulfill some studio and design electives.

Courses include:

• ARTS 368 - Introduction to Fiber: Papermaking Credits: 3
• ARTS 371 - 2-D/3-D Woven Construction Credits: 3
• ARTS 372 - Introduction to Fiber: Print Dye Paint Stitch Credits: 3
• ARTS 374 - Installation and Fiber Sculpture Credits: 3

Student Work

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