Parsons MFA Textiles Program

The Parsons MFA Textiles program is a vibrant hub of creativity in New York, where ideas grow through hands-on textile making. Our studio is a community of mindful artists and designers. We promote authenticity, originality, and innovation, channeling the power of textiles to transform art, design, and industry. In this interdisciplinary program, we merge craft and hi-tech to address issues of justice, sustainability, well-being, and beauty in the world through textiles.

Students explore fiber and materials, weaving, knitting, 3D printing, dyeing, pattern design, and embellishment, while connecting these practices to the social, cultural, environmental, and emotional dimensions of textiles throughout time. Learning extends beyond the classroom into NYC’s textile studios and design ateliers, while personalized mentorship supports each student’s creative and technical voice. Welcoming makers, researchers, and designers from diverse backgrounds—including fashion, interior and product design, fine arts, and architecture—to join us in shaping the future of textiles.