Textile Hive

Welcome

Public Tours

Housed in the heart of downtown Portland, Textile Hive has public tours most Saturdays at 1 p.m. Visitors are granted an overview of the vast collection, including textiles and accessories than can only be viewed in Portland. Reservations can be made by clicking here. 

Private Tours

Private and educational tours can be arranged for groups interested in learning more about a specific facet of the collections. Please click here and fill out the form to check availability and fees or contact caleb at textilehive.com.

Events

There are currently no upcoming events at the Hive but we do have ongoing tours. If you would like to collaborate on an event or lecture please contact Caleb at textilehive.com.

Events Archive

Kaleidoscopic Style: Audrey's Whimsical Journey through Vintage Style June 29th 2023 5:30 PM Location: Textile Hive HQ

Collections manager Audrey Haller explores the complicated relationship between culture and style through Andrea Aranow’s collection.

Tradition and Technology: Exploring Sustainable Textile Dyeing May 30th 2023 5:00 PM

Textile Hive’s Artist in Residence and materials designer Aradhita Parasrampuria demonstrates sustainable bioluminescent pigments.

Grand Opening : The Andrea Aranow Research Library April 25th 2023 5:00 PM Location: 133 SW 2nd Ave suite 430

Please join us on Tuesday, April 25th at 5pm for the Grand Opening of the Andrea Aranow Textile Center Research Library!

Regenerative Archives October 27th 2022 5:00 PM Location: Textile Hive

A remembrance and opening showcase of fashion, textile, and costume materials from the Andrea Aranow Textile Research Center

Brahma Tirta Sari Batik Process and Practice Talk April 21st 2022 6:00 PM Location: Textile Hive HQ

Lecture by Brahma Tirta Sari about their contemporary batik studio practice