Preetika Rajgariah

Painting with Fabric

June 21 - 26, 2026

Open to All Skill Levels

Mixed Media, Textiles

Overview

In this workshop, students will explore the intimate connections of textiles—from family heirlooms to thrifted treasures—as inspiration for creating a variety of collaged paintings. This mixed media workshop encourages students to use their own backgrounds as a creative source, highlighting the patterns, colors, and textures of different fabrics to explore assigned themes. As students work to improve skills in color theory, developing dynamic compositions, and achieving good craftsmanship, they will also learn about contemporary artists who utilize fiber in their mixed media practices. Overall, this workshop provides a fun and safe environment to explore a range of materials, take creative risks, and even preserve memories.

Course Fee : $760.00

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Scholarships & Material Fees

Need help covering workshop costs? Arrowmont offers financial aid opportunities to broaden access to our arts and craft programs. We believe a diverse community enriches the learning experience for all.

Material fees are not included in our national workshop costs, but are included with the cost of our winter short workshops. A material list with estimated costs will be emailed about 30 days before the national workshop begins.

TUITION & FEES

SCHOLARSHIPS

Cost Breakdown

Registration Fee

$50.00

One Week Workshop Tuition

$760.00

Estimated Cost*
*Fees exclude housing and meal plans

$810.00

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Artist Bio

Preetika Rajgariah

Preetika Rajgariah is a multidisciplinary artist based in Houston, Texas, whose work uses culturally specific materials to examine the nuanced intersections of cultural and queer identity, belonging and otherness, and consumption and erasure, often referencing her upbringing as an Indian-born, Texas-raised American. Her multimedia practice has been shaped by installations at prominent venues such as Women & Their Work, Art League Houston, and a large-scale public art commission at Rice University, as well as performances at the Asia Society Texas and Untitled Art Fair Miami. Rajgariah is a recipient of both an Artadia Award and an Idea Fund grant in 2021, and her work has been reviewed in the Brooklyn Rail. She holds an MFA from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign and has completed residencies at institutions including the Houston Contemporary Craft Center, the Golden Foundation, the Momentary at Crystal Bridges, and Oxbow School of Art.

Artist Website

Explore the Textiles Studio

Located on the second floor of the Turner Building, the Textile Studio looks out over a sunny hill towards the Wood Building and downtown Gatlinburg. A bright and spacious space equipped for all things fabric and textiles, the workshop rotation in this space is as diverse and wide-reaching as the students and artists that populate our campus. A peaceful atmosphere with intimate corners for quiet sewing and contemplation give way to joy and laughter when the room is filled with the repetitive whir of the sewing machine or the plop of a freshly dipped garment in a vat of dye.

Explore the Textiles Studio