2026 Tools for Schools Recipients
We're excited to announce the 2026 recipients of the Schacht Tools for Schools Grant. This annual grant enables schools and non-profit organizations to acquire Schacht equipment to begin or expand...
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2026 Tools for Schools Recipients
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All the Strands Come Together: A Life in Fiber Arts
Nora Schacht grew up making textiles and has launched her own dye kits to help other people enjoy the same crafts.
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Tie-Dyeing Away the Summertime Blues
Indigo vat dyeing is a great way to have fun in the summer. At our company picnic, Schacht employees dyed T-shirts, yarn—whatever we could find.
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The Schacht Sheep and Logo
A chance photo from 1971, plus talented artists, created the Schacht sheep logo you know today.
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Why Knitters Will Love Weaving: Doubleweave & Double Knitting
If you're a knitter interested in weaving, check out doubleweave for its amazing design potential.
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2021 Tools for Schools Grant Recipients
Programs in Denver, Colorado and Washagoul, Washington received grants this year!
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The Unstable Design Lab: Where Weaving and Technology Meet
Technology, smart fabrics, and weaving combine in this lab's fascinating projects.
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Weaving With Kids: Before & During the Pandemic
The Textile Arts Center in Brooklyn offers classes, camps, and more for kids. Find out how they teach weaving and other fiber crafts in person and online.
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Textiles, the Power of Resistance, and Winning the Vote
Textiles and textile makers helped women earn the right to vote.
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2020 Tools for Schools Grant Recipients
This year we received 39 applications for our Tools for Schools Grant, from which we selected 2 winners—meet them here.
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Dye Plants in the Garden
I used to harvest natural dyestuffs in the field, but now I grow my own. Start small and rely on local experts, like I did.
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Tools For Schools Grant Winner Hawlemont Elementary School
Hawlemont Elementary School expands its weaving program with a Tools for Schools Grant.
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From Loving Hands – Sharing Stories that Honor the Past
We never get to where we are without a helping hand and honoring those who came before.
