Michelle Foligno, Mixed Media Artist, Textile Designer

Michelle is a passionate artist, arts educator and textile designer. She holds a BFA in Textile Design/Fabric Styling from The Fashion Institute of Technology and a Masters of Arts in Teaching from Manhattanville College. She is also certified through Tufts University to teach Engineering/STEAM education.

Michelle started her career as a Textile Surface Designer. Her industry experiences spans Womenswear, Menswear, Childrenswear and Home Furnishings. Some of the brands Michelle has worked with include Polo Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne, DKNY, Williams Sonoma, Gap, Old Navy, Anne Klein, Talbots, Hanover Direct, David Chu, Home Goods and Target.  She has worked on both the East and West coasts.

After 20+ years, Michelle started her second career as a Visual Arts Educator, teaching 2D and 3D mediums such as ceramics, fused glass & lampworking, sculpture, architecture design, drawing & painting, and advanced portfolio review. She enjoys passing on her knowledge to her students and connecting them with opportunities to jump start their futures.

One thing held true throughout Michelle’s careers, she is first, an artist who has been commissioned by private clients and has shown her works in NYC art galleries.

When she is not making art, you can find Michelle running on a dirt path, cooking and spending time with her family.