Andrea Alexander is a textile artist with a unique background in marine biology, blending scientific curiosity with artistic expression. After nearly a decade working in exotic animal care and science education, she pivoted to the world of design, earning a degree in Textile & Surface Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Her work is a bold fusion of technical sophistication and natural inspiration, enriched by international textile studies. Through her YouTube channel, Andrea shares her creative journey, weaving tutorials, and design insights with a growing community of makers.
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The Fashion Institute of Technology. State University of New York. Bachelor of Fine Arts in Textile & Surface Design. May 2024.
Heriot-Watt University. Galashiels, Scotland. Design for Textiles Study Abroad (with weaving specialty). Fall Semester, 2023.
San Francisco State University. California State University. Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology & Limnology. May 2018.
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Award for Textile/Surface Design. Home Fashion Products Association Scholarship. May 2024.
Arthur I. Caine Memorial Award. Special Merit Award for creativity in color and design in Fashion Design or Textile/Surface Design. The Fashion Institute of Technology. May 2024.
Textile/Surface Design Department Medal. The Fashion Institute of Technology. May 2022.
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The Fashion Institute of Technology Art and Design Gallery. The School of Art & Design 2024 Graduating Student Exhibition. Showcased juried and thesis projects from over 600 art and design graduates. May 14-26, 2024.
The Fashion Institute of Technology Art and Design Gallery. Resurgence. October 10 - November 6, 2022. Celebrating artisan craftsmanship and innovative hand-crafted design at FIT.
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Guest speaker for the Handweavers Guild of America program titled Textiles and Tea. September 24, 2024. Watch it here.