NYTM 2025 Single Day Events
Upcoming Events
Interlacing and Intermingling: A Workshop and Tour of FIT's Weaving and Knitting Lab
In person / Workshop / Weaving
Join us at FIT's campus in Chelsea for a hands-on weaving workshop and a tour of the Weaving and Knitting Lab, hosted by the Textile Development and Marketing Department. We will begin by exploring the lab space and learning about the various looms and knitting machines that are housed at FIT. Following the tour, attendees will learn to operate one of our 8-harness table looms to weave using recycled fabric strips. Each person will walk away with their own woven sample, a wonderful example of FIT’s commitment to sustainability and material exploration. Attendees will also get to view "Farm to Fabric," the curated work of TDM senior capstone students, on display in one of our exhibition spaces.
The Textile Development and Marketing (TDM) program at FIT takes you from fiber to finished product, through all aspects of the industry, from knitting and weaving to dyeing and finishing to performance textiles. We focus on critical issues like sustainability and biodesign and analyze textiles in our state-of-the-art lab.
fitnyc.edu/academics/academic-divisions/business-and-technology/tdm/index.php
MultiWeave: Sculptural Weaving
Online / Open Studio / Weaving
Pallas University of Applied Sciences will host an online Open Studio, showcasing the innovative MultiWeave technique. MultiWeave is a forward-thinking approach to weaving that echoes the logic of 3D printing while remaining rooted in the fundamental relationship between warp and weft. The event will feature an exhibition of sculptural and experimental pieces created using this technique, offering a glimpse into the creative possibilities it enables. In addition, attendees will experience a live demonstration of MultiWeave in action and a dynamic performance that explores weaving with multiple wefts. This Open Studio invites audiences to discover how tradition, technology, and material experimentation intersect in contemporary textile art.
Pallas University of Applied Sciences is a state-owned professional higher education institution. Pallas University of Applied Sciences is the only higher education institution of applied arts in Estonia. Pallas’ goal is: to provide high-quality and internationally recognized higher education and continuing education in art, design, conservation and restoration, to provide opportunities for creative activities in art and design, to conduct and supervise applied research and development activities in arts, design, conservation.
Cut & Miss: From Binary Draft to Woven Textile - Exhibition Opening
In person / Exhibition / Weaving
This exhibition showcases the journey of Textile/Surface Design students, from foundational weaving techniques to cutting-edge digital applications. Cut & Miss features a diverse range of projects, highlighting the evolution of skills and creative expression across introductory and advanced levels. Traditional hand woven samples are displayed alongside fabric developed through digital weaving and manufactured at an American textile mill. Process sketches, drafts, and digital images display the marriage of design and technical skill required to create woven fabrics.
The exhibition includes a loom with scheduled weaving demonstrations by students and faculty. This interactive feature offers a live glimpse into the craft and provides an opportunity for visitors to connect with the Textile Surface Design department.
September 18 – October 12, 2025
Open daily: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Weekends: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Weaving days: TBA
No registration required
This event also has an exhibition page, check here: Exhibition: Sept 18th - Oct 12th
The Textile/Surface Design Department, at the Fashion Institute of Technology, prepares students for professional excellence in textile design through a blend of technical and conceptual skills. A premier public institution in New York City, FIT fosters creativity, career focus, and a global perspective and educates its students to embrace inclusiveness, sustainability, and a sense of community.
APPLIED ARTS Open Studio
In person / Open Studio / Weaving
Applied Arts is welcoming visitors into the studio to view recent work, see what's on the looms, and learn about the woven design process. Fine artwork, handwoven fabrics, and prototype samples will all be shown. The studio will be open 1-5 pm for people to stop in, with Anjuli present to guide visitors and answer questions.
Applied Arts is the studio name of artist and designer Anjuli Bernstein, who creates bespoke artwork and handwoven fabrics that blur the line between the fine and decorative arts. The textiles are handwoven with an emphasis on natural materials, innovative structures, and sculptural surfaces. Anjuli Bernstein's textiles are informed by her career designing for companies such as Patterson Flynn, F. Schumacher & Co., Chilewich, and Sina Pearson Textiles, and combine a deep technical knowledge of weaves and fibers with her poetic sensibility. She holds her MFA in textiles from the Rhode Island School of Design and her BFA from the University of Georgia, with additional studies at the Lisio Foundation in Florence and the Marshfield School of Weaving in Vermont.
Rag Rug Primer: Strategies for Renewal
In person / Workshop / Weaving
What brings an everyday textile to the end of its useable life, to the brink of donation, recycling or discard? This workshop acknowledges the long lives of the textiles we live with, from humble sheets, to cherished shirts, to threadbare quilts, and introduces strategies for extending their roles in our lives.
Participants are invited to bring in a textile that, for whatever reason, has fallen out of use. In observance of each textile’s past, we’ll discuss the fiber content, structure, and traces of wear. We’ll then turn to the future, introducing time-tested methods of transformation, including braiding, crochet and weaving - accessible techniques that reveal the shimmering material potential in our midst and remind us of the power of small acts and our ability to shape the world around us.
Designed to encourage skill-sharing and improvisation, this workshop is open to participants at all skill-levels. After introductions and observation of each textile, we will move into the cathartic processing of each textile into useable material by cutting or tearing it into strips. After winding these strips into balls, we’ll move into the transformation, introducing braiding, crochet, and weaving as strategies for renewal. We’ll provide general guidance for each participant as well as take-home instructions to continue the generative process at home.
Artwork from left to right: Mariah Smith, Rag Rug Study Group, Mariah Smith
Rag Rug Study Group (RRSG) is an event series and online archive that places reworked textiles in dialogue with contemporary art, design and architecture practice. We embrace the term ‘rag rug’ because rag rugs embody the creative practice of making do and using materials at hand. Our definition is expansive and our archive includes textiles in all techniques and for all functions that people share during our seasonal in-person show-and-tells. RRSG is a collaboration between artists and researchers Mariah Smith, who has a background in architecture, and Mae Colburn, whose background is in art history.
Rag Rug Primer: An Introduction to Rag Rug Study Group
In person / Talk / Weaving
An interactive, illustrated lecture that introduces Rag Rug Study Group and the art of textile renewal. We’ll dig into themes of anonymity, collaboration, and co-authorship, and how they inform our approach to building a rag rug archive. Part art historical lecture, part architectural treatise, and part review of literature, this lecture introduces existing resources on rag rugs and Rag Rug Study Group’s effort to expand them.
We’ll sift through this medium’s fragmentary archival trail, braiding together existing resources with our own ongoing research. Past contributors to our archive will bring textiles to share, providing a tactile counterpart to our slideshow presentation.
Artwork from left to right: Elizabeth van der Els, Athena Kokoronis, Lucille Chabot
Rag Rug Study Group (RRSG) is an event series and online archive that places reworked textiles in dialogue with contemporary art, design and architecture practice. We embrace the term ‘rag rug’ because rag rugs embody the creative practice of making do and using materials at hand. Our definition is expansive and our archive includes textiles in all techniques and for all functions that people share during our seasonal in-person show-and-tells. RRSG is a collaboration between artists and researchers Mariah Smith, who has a background in architecture, and Mae Colburn, whose background is in art history.
Meet the Artists: Joseph Carini x Michelle Weinberg | Material in Matter
In person / Exhibition / Weaving
Join Joseph Carini and Michelle Weinberg for the exhibition of Material in Matter. A collaboration between carpet designer, Joseph Carini, and artist Michelle Weinberg debuts a collection of 8 pieces blending vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and exceptional textile artistry. Meet the artist behind the artwork that inspired Joseph Carini to create these one-of-a-kind pieces. Each piece showcases impressive carpet dyeing techniques. From the use of deep, rich natural indigo to the incorporation of up to 49 distinct colors in a single design. Some rugs highlight the natural beauty of Himalayan wool, using its undyed tones to form intricate patterns. Join us to experience these masterpieces in person.
No registration required.
Established in 1998, CariniLang is a boutique carpet brand known for its integrity and artistry. The brand emphasizes using raw materials, natural dyes, and keeping a small footprint, including washing the carpets with nontoxic, homemade fruit-based soap. The exclusive production in Nepal is a cultural preservation project rooted in the rich heritage of ancient Tibetan weaving traditions. Joseph Carini is constantly experimenting with design concepts drawing inspiration from organic forms in nature, classical Asian art, and rich, natural colors. Carini wants to create carpets with soul, which invites you to discover carpets that are living pieces that speak to your soul.
Michelle Weinberg is an award-winning artist who produces works for interiors, architecture and public places. Her multi-disciplinary practice begins with painting and drawing, and imagery is translated into handmade ceramic tiles, paint murals, mosaics and terrazzo.
Characterized by an intuitive use of color and playful, eccentric compositions, her collaboration with CariniLang centers on her unique drawing technique using carbon paper transfer and her "Theoretical Color" drawings which catalog the endless gradient hues in her collection of color pencils.
Nusantara: Six Centuries of Indonesian Textiles - Opening Reception
In person / Opening Reception / Weaving
"Nusantara: Six Centuries of Indonesian Textiles" presents one of Southeast Asia’s most significant artistic accomplishments: woven textiles. Exploring the ancient interisland links found in this culturally diverse maritime region, the exhibition features a wide array of textiles from the 14th to the 20th century drawn from the Yale University Art Gallery’s exceptional holdings—from the batiks of Java to the ikat of Sumba, and from ceremonial cloths and ritual weavings to clothing, shrouds, and architectural hangings. Especially remarkable are several early textiles that are intricately patterned with tie-dyed designs, while select three-dimensional objects, such as sculptures, headgear, and combs, are also included to provide context. Nusantara—from the original name for the Indonesian archipelago—offers a broad overview of the rich imagery and technical mastery of this remarkable art form.
No registration required. Learn more
This event also has an exhibition page, check here: Exhibition: Sept 12th - Jan 11th
"Nusantara" celebrates the elaborate textile heritage of Indonesia and explores the ancient interisland links found in this vast maritime region from the 14th to the 20th century. Presenting more than 100 examples of unparalleled craftsmanship and artistic innovation, the exhibition offers a singular opportunity to dive deep into the cultural and historical significance of one of the finest collections of Indonesian textiles in the Western Hemisphere—from the batiks of Java to the ikat of Sumba, and from ceremonial cloths and ritual weavings to clothing, shrouds, and architectural hangings.
artgallery.yale.edu/exhibitions/exhibition/nusantara-six-centuries-indonesian-textiles
Somewhere In Between: Weaving a Future
In person / Talk / Weaving
Somewhere In Between: Weaving a Future, will feature a selection of new works that build on Omar Chasan's signature style of freehand, intuitive weaving. Heirloom will present Omar's work in context with antique and vintage pieces from their collection.
No registration required.
Omar Châvez Santiago (a.k.a. Omar Chasan, b.1993) is a fourth- generation weaver from Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca, whose work bridges ancestral weaving traditions with contemporary design. In 2011 he established his studio, OCS - Limited Handwoven Pieces and Objects, as a space for research and experimentation with natural dyes, fibers, and unconventional forms. Chasan's pieces often transcend the rectangle, embracing organic shapes and intuitive processes that reflect his daily life, surroundings, and heritage.
Contemporary @ Heirloom spotlights fiber and textile artists highlighting their process, unique themes, and the ways in which traditional techniques are celebrated and pushed forward. Heirloom, a Williamsburg, Brooklyn gallery, specializes in rare rugs, ethnographic textiles, and contemporary fiber art.
Past Innovations, Future Materials: Exploring British Longwools' Untapped Potential for Modern Textiles
In person / Talk / Weaving
Be part of the revival of a nearly forgotten fiber! Once the backbone of the famous British worsteds that helped build an empire, longwool sheep breeds produced the magnificent fabrics that clothed the world. Thriving in our damp, northern climate, these breeds deserve fresh exploration.
Join master weaver Stephanie Seal Brown in her studio as she shares her journey of rediscovering local longwool fibers. Though not next-to-skin soft, their exceptional length, strength, and lack of shrinkage create fabrics with natural durability, brilliant luster and flowing drape—qualities that make them ideally suited for outerwear and interiors.
These endangered breeds, descended from Roman sheep and refined through 18th-century breeding, produce distinctive fibers with unique properties. Once prized for exquisite hardwearing textiles, longwool disappeared from manufacturing as mills prioritized softer, more versatile medium wools. Today, these remarkable, underused fibers are ripe for rediscovery in contemporary textile design.
Stephanie's library of samples and concept pieces demonstrates longwool's range—from luster and drape to haloing; in weights from delicate casements to sturdy upholstery—offering designers exciting new possibilities in textile development.
Guest Speakers:
Emmaline Long of Orchard View Lincolns brings insights from the farming perspective, discussing how raising longwool sheep connects traditional agriculture with modern sustainability practices.
Laura Sansone, founder of New York Textile Lab, a design and consulting company that supports environmentally responsible textile methods, and regional systems of production.
Harry Heissman, renowned interior designer, shares how these textiles can potentially bring unique texture and character to contemporary homes.
Whether you're a maker, designer, or simply curious about sustainable materials with stories to tell, join us to explore how these historical fibers can help answer tomorrow's needs for locally-sourced, climate-appropriate textiles.
Stephanie Seal Brown is a master handweaver and textile designer in the Hudson Valley. Her work in the interiors industry spans both collaborations with Schumacher and her studio-produced collections, where she has become known for her distinctive linen tape trims. By not automating the weaving process, she remains intimately involved at every step. Every inch of yarn passes through her hands multiple times as it is prepared and woven, with small changes and continuous iterations. Slowing down allows aesthetics, function, longevity, and materials to develop and find voice in the final design.
Emmaline Long
Laura Sansone
Harry Heissman
Weaving In, Weaving Out: The Creation of an Upcoming Accessible Textile Exhibition
Online / Talk / Weaving
Combining performance, installation, and live social sculpture, Weaving In, Weaving Out will be an upcoming major exhibition hosted within the Positive Exposure Gallery of site-specific fiber work by contemporary disabled artists from Intertwine Arts. The title of the exhibition alludes to the spatial nature of the exhibition, where individuals come and go within the space, or drop in or out, over the multi-month duration that the gallery has become a live social sculpture, or a socially engaged art practice.
Join us for a digital discussion of the creation of this exhibition with curator Amanda Cachia, Positive Exposure founder Rick Guidotti, Intertwine Arts Creative Director Anna-Maie Southern, and a participating artist. The Zoom event will feature short segments from each panelist about their work and a Q&A from the audience.
About Amanda Cachia
Amanda Cachia has an established career profile as a curator, consultant, writer and art historian who specializes in disability art activism across intersectional axes of difference, including gender, race, and sexuality.
About Intertwine Arts
The mission of Intertwine Arts is to inspire creativity, joy, and self-confidence through free-form weaving for people of all ages with disabilities or chronic illness.
About Positive Exposure
Positive Exposure partners with hundreds of nonprofits, hospital systems, advocacy groups, and educational institutions, creating educational resources and programming to reconstruct societal attitudes towards individuals living with genetic, physical, behavioral, or intellectual difference.
COVER Connect New York
In person / Fair / Weaving
COVER Connect New York is an annual trade show for high-end rug brands, curated and hosted by COVER magazine, held in central Manhattan. The show is a firm favourite on the calendars of buyers, gallerists, retailers and design studios and the 2025 edition will feature a lineup of forty-five international rug and carpet companies, demonstrating the most creative, artisan-made weaving on the market today. The exhibitors have been carefully selected to complement one another, and to ensure a wide variety of production and styles will be available, under one roof.
The nine newcomers for 2025 are Kaleen, Ölker Rugs, Couristan, Via Star Rugs, The New England Collection, Service Buddy, Sattar Rugs, Pacific Collection and Outalux. Returning brands include Rug & Kilim, Tamarian, Samad Rugs, French Accents, Kirkit Rugs, Lapchi, Paulig, New Moon, Knots Rugs, Jaipur Rugs, Sumaq Alpaca, Creative Matters, Zollanvari, Battilossi, Momeni, Sergio Mannino and Wool & Silk.
The show promotes the extraordinary and timeless potential of woven flooring, from the traditional Persian or Turkish rug to ultra-modern art pieces and everything between. Expect to find beautiful handcrafted rugs from around the world.
Saturday, Sept 13, 2025: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, Sept 14, 2025: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday, Sept 15, 2025: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Since the first edition in 2021 COVER Connect New York has expanded with steady momentum, increasing the breadth of products offered by attracting more top-level dynamic exhibitors. The show is curated and hosted by COVER magazine—a quarterly, international magazine at the heart of the world of contemporary handmade rugs. COVER celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025 and the special anniversary issue will be available at the fifth edition of COVER Connect New York.
Exploring Natural Fibers from Rwanda and Ghana
In person / Workshop / Weaving
Indego Africa has worked with local plant fibers from Rwanda and Ghana for over 17 years. The evening will begin with a brief lecture, followed by a look at various plant manipulations and woven techniques before opening up the opportunity to experiment with raffia embroidery on some of our stock samples. Participants are welcome to shop from our collection on display in our showroom.
Since 2007 Indego Africa’s Artisan Atelier has created heirloom quality pieces for brands around the world. Our ethical and inclusive supply chain uses local, sustainable materials (Raffia, Banana leaf, Sisal, Palm, Elephant Grass & Sweetgrass) to create home décor and fashion accessories that seamlessly blend heritage craftsmanship with modern design.
As a non-profit, we are dedicated to investing in artisan-owned businesses and the women who run them. Our profits fund skills-based education and vocational programs, arming our partners with the knowledge and tools to become successful entrepreneurs.
Textile as Language
Online / Talk / Weaving
Maaike Gottschal will give an Artist Talk about her work, her textile studio Textielfabrique, her research on textile techniques and cultures worldwide and her life as textile artist and pioneer.
Friday, Sept 5, 2025: 12:00–1:00 PM
Lecture: 'Textile as Language' about the practice of textile artist Maaike Gottschal
Link to watch the lecture here
No registration required.
Maaike Gottschal is a multidisciplinary (textile) artist from the Netherlands.
Through her work, Maaike aims to advocate for beauty and poetry in her textiles; beauty has a transformative power of imagination that makes our relationship with textiles personal, powerful and meaningful'
Here appreciation for textiles was passed down through her family. She grew up in a textile family that learned her weaving, spinning, bobbin lace making, embroidery, sewing, and explore many other techniques from an early age. Maaike studied design, art history, jewellery, and visual arts and is working across disciplines and their intersections.
Over the past fifteen years, she studied a wide range of textile techniques with seven teachers around the world, as part of a self-designed program called Textile as Language. Since 2020, she has been creating textiles using locally grown flax. Textile techniques and textile cultures are central to her work and knowledge. Anyone can spin, weave, and create beautiful, meaningful cloth. Her textiles are not technically perfect—rather, they are woven to highlight the human aspect of nowadays art.
Maaike teaches textile masterclasses since 2013 at her company Textielfabrique.