Sustainable Textile Art: Upcycling Thrifted Pieces for ages 15-18 (In Person) | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Sustainable Textile Art: Upcycling Thrifted Pieces for ages 15-18 (In Person)

Explore the creative possibilities of sustainable fashion and textile art. Open to ages 15-18.

Course Description

Using thrifted garments and fabric scraps, experiment with upcycling techniques such as natural dyeing, embroidery, patchwork, and mending. Lean into playful transformation of materials while emphasizing environmental awareness and cultural relevance.

Customize thrifted pieces, create soft sculptures or wearable artworks, and engage in a textile swap party to exchange materials and spark new ideas. Learn about contemporary artists and designers such as Vivienne Westwood, Tanya Aguiñiga, and Christien Meindertsma, who use their craft to challenge waste and celebrate identity. / Materials fee of $12 is included in course tuition.

Open to students ages 15-18. Please review our complete Youth and Teen Policies as well as our General Policies prior to completing your registration.

Course meeting details

This class meets in person on MCAD's campus.

Prerequisites

None

Required materials

Supplies for the first day

  • pen or pencil
  • notebook or sketchbook
  • 1-2 pieces thrifted garments or fabric scraps. (e.g., old shirts, scarves, or fabric remnants). Natural fibers (cotton, linen, wool) are preferred for best dye results.

Optional materials

  • embroidery floss or thread (3-5 skeins in assorted colors)
  • basic sewing kit (recommended: Singer Sewing Kit, includes needles, small scissors, pins, and thimble)

What to wear
Clothes appropriate for messy creativity.

Class savings

Register on or before August 11 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
Additional savings. Are you eligible?

Questions

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.

Register

Title
Non-credit Tuition
$151.00
Not Yet Open for Registration

Registration opens July 28.

  • Date:
    -
  • Time:
    1:00-4:00 p.m. CST
  • Day(s) of the week:
    Saturday
  • Ages:
    Open to students ages 15-18.
  • Term:
    Fall 2025
  • Instructor: Ivonne Yáñez
  • Location:
    In Person
  • SKU:
    CST 9387 01 FA25

Prerequisites:

None

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Minneapolis, MN 55404

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