African design methodology
Interdisciplinary framework
It integrates the deep study of ancestral practices, textiles, and symbols with contemporary design thinking.
Material Heritage
African textile traditions
+10 Years
Teaching experience
EDUCATION ROOTED IN TRADITIONS, GROWING WITH INNOVATION
Traditional Techniques
Master foundational skills in hand knitting, embroidery, and crochet.
Cultural Context
Understand our stories and meaning behind each designs and techniques
Integrated theory
Each course connects cultural context and theory to practical making.
Creative Development
Build a unique, forward-looking skillset rooted in tradition.
In Community, We Discover; In Practice, We Know
About Us
A Synergy of Discovery and Knowledge
The research department’s work is a continuous wellspring for the education department. Through an evolving interdisciplinary collaboration, documented textile techniques, material innovations, and cultural insights are directly translated into dynamic curricula, workshops, and course content. This ensures that every lesson taught is grounded in authentic, cutting-edge discovery, making the classroom a direct extension of the lab and field.
Dynamic Curriculum from Active Discovery
✅ Research-Informed Curriculum Design
✅ Interdisciplinary Knowledge Transfer
✅ Evolving Educational Content
✅ African Pedagogy Development
Our courses
Our live and coming soon courses
Tellem Textiles: Introduction
CFA 3000
/ one off
Perfect for beginners getting started
✅ Journey into 10th-16th century Mali
✅ Self-paced, informative short course
✅ Three structured learning sections
✅ Interactive quizzes reinforce knowledge
Decolonizing practices & praxis in African Textiles
CFA 10000
/one off
The Self-Reflective Design Thinker
✅ Critically examine your current practice
✅ Consciously design decolonized methods
✅ Sensitize yourself to authentic heritage
✅ Produce culturally-grounded, intentional work
Introspective transformative design
CFA 10000
/one off
Perfect for beginners getting started
✅ Lifetime access to all current & future courses
✅ Free updates on new courses
✅ Special offers for workshops & events
✅ Priority 1:1 support
Know your stories. Craft the futures.
Our courses empower you to know the profound cultural stories, design philosophies, and ancestral knowledge embedded within African textile traditions, so that you can thoughtfully craft innovative futures by applying this deep understanding through both skilled hands and a discerning, contemporary perspective.