Exhibition: Figured Cloth: From Sketch to Jacquard — Opens

October 1–11, 2026
Goodman Center Lobby

“Figured cloth” is a historical term for a textile with a pattern, or motif, woven directly into its structure during the manufacturing process, rather than printed or dyed on its surface. These textiles, also known as jacquard fabrics, are now developed using specialized textile design software. This exhibition showcases the jacquard fabrics designed by Textile/Surface Design students in the spring of 2026.

Figured Cloth highlights the evolution of skills and the wide range of creative expression in the jacquard design course. Starting with hand-drawn and painted motifs, students then use weaving software as a tool to iterate, evaluate, and execute their designs. These textiles display the design, conceptual, and technical skills the Textile/Surface Design students have mastered to complete their work.

Special thanks to MTL Inc. for supporting the next generation of textile designers and weaving the fabrics in this exhibition.

This exhibition is free and open to the public.