We Weave. We Stitch. We Quilt. We Felt.
Welcome to Introduction to Textile Media—a glimpse into the technical, historical and conceptual grounding of this medium. The class covers spinning, weaving, hand and machine sewing, silk screen and block printing on fabric, applique, piece-work quilting, and felting. Technical exploration, complimented by the study of historical precedent and contemporary practice, supports students in exploring textiles as an expressive medium. Course work includes creative projects, technical samplers, and critical feedback. THIS CLASS REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 6 HOURS OF WORK OUTSIDE OF CLASS PER WEEK BUT MAY TAKE AS MUCH AS 10 HOURS OF WORK.
Section A of Media Synthesis & Analysis - Fall 2025
Course Location: Hunt Library, Studio A (106B), Sewing Lab, Dye Lab
Course Time: Monday and Wednesday, 7-8:50pm
Instructor: Natalya Pinchuk, npinchuk@andrew.cmu.edu
TA: Ylia Thumann, ythumann@andrew.cmu.edu
Instructor Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 6-7pm or after class or by appointment (Studio A, Sewing Lab, Dye Lab)
TA Office Hours: TBD
Assistant Hours: TBD