Project Threadways is the 501(c)(3) umbrella that guides the work of Alabama Chanin and The School of Making. Our mission is to document, study, and interpret history, community, and power through the lens of fashion and textiles.
From raw material to finished goods, we seek to understand the impact of textiles on our community, nation, and world. Project Threadways connects people, places, and materials through design, making, and education—with cultural heritage, craft preservation, and creative placemaking at the core of our work.
ORAL HISTORIES
Project Threadways' collection of 30+ oral history interviews began in 2000 and expands today through the support of private foundations, the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area, and the Alabama Humanities Alliance.
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SYMPOSIA
The annual Project Threadways Symposium, and events held with partners nationwide, serve as catalysts for community, making, and dialogue about the ways that textiles have shaped the lives of individuals and communities.
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SCHOLARSHIP
Collaborations with Florence's University of North Alabama and other institutions of higher learning facilitate educational opportunities and special projects in the arts and humanities.
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RESEARCH
Project Threadways conducts and commissions research about the history of textile production in The Shoals and beyond. For the Southeast Fibershed, we map the contemporary landscape of producers and makers in the American South to build a better future.
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THE FUTURE
Exciting things are unfolding for Project Threadways. Donations fund all of this work, including operating costs, programming, scholarly initiatives, and special projects.
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