Textile Design’s other graduating graduate student is Kristen Tynen. Kristen is also a weaver and her work explores the touch and feel of textiles in one’s environment. She takes a sensitive approach to...
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Interview with Thesis Student Emily Robinson
This semester, Textile Design has two graduating grad students. Today, I’m interviewing Emily Robinson. Her refreshingly straightforward, no-nonsense sensibility comes through in both her interview and her...
Phew! Midterms are over!
Our Textile Design graduate students, like most students here on the East Falls campus, are recovering from midterms this week. Midterms in a semester like no other semester that we have ever experienced; talk about...
Textile Design Symposium: The Path Forward
The Textile Design department is excited to host its 4th annual Textile Design Symposium. This year’s title is “The Path Forward”. As with most events this year, it will be held virtually. This gives...
Jefferson’s Fancy
Textile Design graduate student Sinéad Cahill is weaving a little history, school pride, and sustainability into a project for Grad Studio 2A this semester. The brief for this project asks the student to incorporate...
Interview with Capstone student Gabriella DeBlasio
Gabby is one of a kind and I’m so honored to have had her in my classes. She’s smart, grounded, and has a great work ethic. Gabby’s work ranges between knitting and weaving and she has proven to be...
Kara Beckner is taking over Jefferson’s Instagram!
Be sure to check out Jefferson University’s Instagram account on Friday, May 1st! Textile Design graduate student, Kara Beckner, will be taking over the university’s account to share what inspires her work...
Innovative Home Studio Work by Textile Design Students
A lot has been said about the pros and cons of working and schooling from home. We’ve all experienced ups and downs but now as we near the end of the semester, I think we are all starting to get the hang of it...
Interview with Capstone Student Sabrina Pinello
We all know someone who lights up a room when they walk in; someone who emanates warmth and kind-heartedness; someone who makes each person they come across feel special. Today, I am happy to introduce you to our fun...
Interview with Capstone student Courtney Locke
As we approach the end of the semester in a novel way, I wanted to continue our series of interviews with graduating students. They are always inspiring, but especially at times like these. The following is an interview...