Fiber and Material Studies - School of the Art Institute of Chicago

https://www.saic.edu/academics/departments/fiber-and-material-studies - The School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s (SAIC) Department of Fiber and Material Studies provides you with an interdisciplinary study of fiber, materials, and processes that incorporate art-making approaches including textile construction, sculpture, installation, action, and craft. Our studios feature analog and digital equipment, and students engage in thinking and working with hand processes while incorporating digital technologies and computer-assisted approaches. We offer a comprehensive collection of textiles, fiber, and contemporary art, while the Field Museum provides historical holdings of indigenous ethnic textiles. Visit our website for more details.