Alexis W.
Design, Fiber Arts & Textiles
New York City
- I am from Pittsburh, PA.
- My sewing machine was handed down to me from my grandmother.
- I recently completed an artist residency in Ireland.
Hello, I am Alex Waxter, and I have been practicing various forms of fiber arts for about 19 years. I recently have begun to teach students these skills. I believe that the most rewarding part of teaching is actually what I can learn from the students as well. It is really special to be able to share skills with them that they can use throughout their life. When I am not teaching I can usually be found having an arts and crafts night with friends or volunteering at a local art build.
Courses Taught
Mixed Media
This course will expose students to the fundamentals of mixed media!
Digital Photography
We will learn how to take different genres of photography
Climate Heroes - An Earth Day Workshop!
Earth Day workshop with a superhero theme, interactive crafts, & more!
Weaving Exploration
Learn patterns, textures, and beading while creating your own woven art!
Sustainable Stuffed Animals
Sew, design, and upcycle- create unique stuffed animals from old fabrics!
Craft Lab: Gift Making!
Create heartfelt gifts for a loved one!
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Mommy & Me: Arts & Crafts
Creative crafts, messy fun, and sweet caregiver-child bonding!
All You Knit is Love: Mother's Day!
Celebrate Mother's Day with homemade cards and crafts!
Handbuilding (Pottery)
Learn the basics of Hand building and mold Earth into art!
Art and Activism
Create bold visual art inspired by stories of activists and social justice.
Kids can Knit
Learn the basics of knitting while creating fun projects to take home and enjoy.
Modern Crochet Creations
Create scarves, accessories, and plushies while learning modern crochet.
Loomalicious: Knitting without Needles
Moving knitting from needles to the loom. A fun easy way to knit.
Creative Art
Explore artists, techniques, and materials while creating bold, imaginative projects.
Exploring the NYC Art World
Discover NYC’s art scene through museum visits, gallery tours, and hands-on projects.
Textile and Jewelry
Create handmade jewelry and textiles while exploring color, texture, and design!
Watercolor and Mindfulness
Discover mindfulness through watercolor painting and creativity
Fashion Embroidery
Upcycle clothing with hand-embroidery, beads, and sequins to create wearable art.
Up-Cycle and Create
Transform everyday materials into creative art through upcycling projects!
DIY Crafts and STEM
Create fun DIY projects while exploring the science, math, and engineering behind them.
Intro to Film Photography
A hands-on introduction to film photography using disposable cameras that teaches students to slow down, think before they shoot, and make every frame count.
Colliding Colors: STEAM and Stories
Science meets storytelling!
Bring “The Lorax” to Life!
Celebrate “Read Across America Day” in a Lorax-themed puppet workshop!
Paper Collage
Create layered works of art while learning color, perspective, and storytelling.
Fashion Illustration
Learn figure drawing, fabric rendering, and fashion sketching to develop your style.
Making Jewelry, So Much More than Bling!
Making jewelry is about so much more than bling!
From Junk to Journal
Let's get scrappy and learn how to turn trash into journal treasure.
Zine Creation & Storytelling
Find your storytelling voice with comic- and zine-making!
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