TEXTILE ARTS & COLLAGE
Discover the vibrant world of textiles and the expressive power of collage in our dedicated department. Explore a wide range of techniques including embroidery and crochet, and delve into the art of collage with its unique ability to combine diverse materials and create visually stunning compositions. Our department offers a creative space to experiment, explore, and express yourself through the beauty of fibers and the power of collage.
Note: Click the “Sign Up” button at the bottom of a class description to register through the Center’s Mindbody registration platform. A Mindbody account is required to register for classes at the Center. Questions about registration or financial aid? Call (602) 254-3100 or email contacts@phoenixcenterforthearts.org to speak to a Patron Services Associate.
Prior to arriving for in-person classes, students are required to digitally sign our Student Agreement.
Story Cloth
Date: April 07, 2026 1:30 pm - May 12, 2026 3:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 10/10
Description: Around the world, people have told their stories and shared their history and culture through fabric arts. Story cloths are created with appliqued fabric and 3-dimensional elements like dolls and embellishments. In this class, you will learn about the history of this folk art form, and you will design and create your own story cloth. In this class, we will continue the tradition of creating story cloths in community. This will be an opportunity to share stories and collaborate with others. Sewing is not required. Traditional story cloths are sewn by hand, but if you don’t want to do that, you can use fabric glue instead.
Materials: "Sewing needles and thread OR fabric glue (if you don’t want to sew)
Straight pins or safety pins
Needle threader
Pincushion
Scrap fabrics
Fabric shears/scissors
Pencil and eraser
Sketch paper 9”x12, 8.5”x11 or similar size
Estimated cost of materials: $20"
Prerequisite: No Experience Required
Duration: 6 weeks
Ages: 16+
Cost: $100.00
Story Cloth
Date: April 11, 2026 1:30 pm - May 16, 2026 3:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 10/10
Description: Around the world, people have told their stories and shared their history and culture through fabric arts. Story cloths are created with appliqued fabric and 3-dimensional elements like dolls and embellishments. In this class, you will learn about the history of this folk art form, and you will design and create your own story cloth. In this class, we will continue the tradition of creating story cloths in community. This will be an opportunity to share stories and collaborate with others. Sewing is not required. Traditional story cloths are sewn by hand, but if you don’t want to do that, you can use fabric glue instead.
Materials: "Sewing needles and thread OR fabric glue (if you don’t want to sew)
Straight pins or safety pins
Needle threader
Pincushion
Scrap fabrics
Fabric shears/scissors
Pencil and eraser
Sketch paper 9”x12, 8.5”x11 or similar size
Estimated cost of materials: $20"
Prerequisite: No Experience Required
Duration: 6 weeks
Ages: 16+
Cost: $100.00
Story Cloth (Thunderbird)
Date: April 12, 2026 1:30 pm - May 17, 2026 3:00 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: Around the world, people have told their stories and shared their history and culture through fabric arts. Story cloths are created with appliqued fabric and 3-dimensional elements like dolls and embellishments. In this class, you will learn about the history of this folk art form, and you will design and create your own story cloth. We will continue the tradition of creating story cloths in community. This will be an opportunity to share stories and collaborate with others. Sewing is not required. Traditional story cloths are sewn by hand, but if you don’t want to do that, you can use fabric glue instead.
Materials: Sewing needles, thread, needle threader OR fabric glue (if you don’t want to sew)
Straight pins or safety pins
Pincushion
Scrap fabrics
Fabric shears/scissors
Pencil and eraser
Ruler or straight edge
Sketch paper 9”x12, 8.5”x11 or similar size
Prerequisite: No Experience Required
Duration: 6 weeks
Ages: 18+
Cost: $150.00
Collage 101
Date: May 05, 2026 4:30 pm - May 26, 2026 6:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 12/12
Description: This class will be a 4 week exploration of the basics of collage. We will explore famous collage artists and art works, and create landscape, portrait, and abstract pieces using our learned collage skills. No collage experience is required; we will start from the beginning! Cutting and gluing techniques, layering, spacial awareness, colors scheming, and more skills will be covered throughout the course.
Materials: "All materials provided.
Encouraged materials: your favorite scissors, magazines, scrapbook/colored paper, washi tape, stickers"
Prerequisite: No Experience Required
Duration: 4 weeks
Ages: 16+
Cost: $120.00