Build your design toolkit! Design Practice is a series of free, drop-in workshops for high school students exploring techniques, strategies, and careers in design. No prior experience required—just bring yourself and a creative mindset. This month, join us for a workshop with textile studio Loop of the Loom. Participants will work with Bengala mud dye and learn the traditional Japanese dye technique itajime shibori to create their own hand-dyed pillowcases. All materials will be included.
Design Practice is developed for teens only, no adults are permitted.
Accessibility & What to Expect
- Format: This in-person program will be a hands-on design drop-in workshop (stay for as little or as much time as you like). No previous design experience is required. All materials are included.
- About the space: This program will take place in Cooper Hewitt’s Lecture Room on the ground floor of the museum, as well as in the galleries. It is fully wheelchair accessible. In the Lecture Room, there will be group seating at tables. There is an accessible restroom on the same floor. Read more about accessibility at Cooper Hewitt.
- Accommodations: If we can provide services to support your participation, email us at CHEducation@si.edu. Please make your request as far in advance as possible—preferably at least ten days before the program date.
Support
Design learning at Cooper Hewitt is made possible by The Pinkerton Foundation, The Richard and Jean Coyne Family Foundation, The Hirsch Family Foundation, PwC Charitable Foundation, The Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation, internal Smithsonian Institution funds from the Youth Access Grants for Youth Innovation in Rural America, and public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
Making Home—Smithsonian Design Triennial is presented in collaboration with Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. This project received federal support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative Pool, administered by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum; the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the National Museum of the American Latino; the Asian Pacific American Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center; and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Generous support is provided by the Henry Luce Foundation and the Terra Foundation for American Art.
Support is also provided by the Lily Auchincloss Foundation; Edward and Helen Hintz; re:arc institute; the Keith Haring Foundation; the Lemberg Foundation; Maharam; and the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts.
