Youth + Family Educational Programs
Summer Camps 2026: Registration is LIVE!
YOUTH CAMPS (ages 7 - 11):
Dream Weavers Summer Camp
Monday – Friday, June 29 – July 3, 9 am – 4 pm Did you know that the word “text” has roots in fiber art? It comes from an ancient Latin word meaning “woven”. That’s right, fiber art…
Dye Garden Explorers Summer Camp
Monday – Friday, July 13 – 17, 9 am – 4 pm Spark your child’s creativity and love for nature with our Dye Garden Explorers Summer Camp! This hands-on adventure invites youth ages 7-11 yrs to dive into…
Mini Felted Worlds Summer Camp
Monday – Friday, July 27 – 31, 9 am – 4 pm Explore the magical world of miniatures while learning all about felting: humankind’s oldest textile technique! Whether you’re inspired by real life, your imagination, or your favorite…
¡Celebre el arte textil! Summer Camp
Monday – Friday, August 10 – 14, 9 am – 4 pm Celebrate Mexican cultural craft through fiber art! Explore the history of Alebrijes, a folkloric spirit animal which originated in Mexico, and create unique patterns with a…
Farm to Fabric Summer Camp
Monday – Friday, August 24 – 28, 9 am – 4 pm Learn all about how textiles are made by starting at the source. Youth participants ages 7-12 yrs will gain familiarity with different fibers and textile-making techniques…
TEEN CAMPS (ages 12 - 16):
Reimagined Threads Summer Camp
Monday – Friday, June 22 – 26, 9 am – 4 pm Let’s breathe new life into outgrown, unused, or thrifted textiles. Transform quilts, denim, and even towels into incredible patchwork pieces and funky accessories. Learn sustainable fashion…
Pride Camp for Teens
Monday – Friday, June 29 – July 3, 9 am – 4 pm Celebrate Pride Month at Textile Center by creating fiber-based artworks with a focus on self-expression, affirmations of personal identity, and creative projects inspired by LGBTQIA+…
It’s Alive! Puppet Theatre Summer Camp
Monday – Friday, August 10 – 14, 9 am – 4 pm It’s Alive: Puppet Theatre invites campers to bring imagination to life through the art of puppet making and performance! Throughout the week, campers will design and craft…
Future Fiber Artists
Textile Center’s Future Fiber Artists program aims to cultivate the next generation of fiber art enthusiasts and help foster excitement, confidence, and competency in youth ages 7-12 years old around needle-based fiber arts such as crocheting, knitting, embroidery, and hand-stitching.
The Future Fiber Artist program is supported by the Denise Ann Richter Youth Fiber Art Fund.
No classes scheduled at this time. Please check back!
Youth Fiber Art Guild™
Youth Fiber Art Guild kits are for sale in the Textile Center Shop!
- Circular Weaving
- Embroidered Bandana
- Fabric Pouch Necklace
- Print and Repeat Bag
- Quilted Magnet
- Weaving
- Yarn Spinning
*Some kits may require adult supervision
Textile Center’s Youth Fiber Art Guild™ program, supported by the Rosemary and David Good Family Foundation, provides free fiber art educational activities to organizations and programs in Minneapolis that support youth from systemically marginalized and diverse communities. Participants learn foundational fiber art and textile techniques as they receive live instruction and mentorship from a Textile Center Teaching Artist. All materials are provided to explore and create personalized fiber art creations.
In conjunction with our Youth Fiber Art Guild™ Program, Textile Center creates Youth Guild Kits which are available for purchase through our Shop and as annual subscriptions. These kits are a great way to engage and inspire young fiber art enthusiasts with a seasonal series of curated fiber art activities. Each Youth Guild Kit comes with all the necessary materials as well as printed and video instructions to facilitate self-guided exploration of each activity.
Make + Take Experiences
Have a party here at Textile Center with your friends and family.
Classes for Youth and Families:
No classes scheduled at this time. Please check back!