In this class, students explore the communicative qualities of textiles and how weaving processes illustrate societal ideas. The course centers on conducting research and developing a personal philosophy of cloth. Students investigate the way cloth has influenced and continues to influence people’s lives, reflecting the times they live in. They examine how construction choices might influence the way people use their fabrics, changing the fashions and design, mirroring movements in society. Students produce a written description of their philosophy of the chosen category of cloth and the way it reflects our times, illustrated with photos and textiles, demonstrating the impact of material making on our world.