Guided Tour

Studio Tours

September 6, 2025

A photograph of three people leaning over a table with screenprinting process materials displayed and organized on top. One person on the left has their arm stretched over the table pointing at the materials and the two people on the right are listening and observing.
Participants learning about color print tests from FWM staff. Photo credit: Carlos Avendaño.

Ever wonder how prints are made at FWM? 

Join us in the FWM Print Studio, where artists come to print hundreds of yards of repeat patterns each year. We’ll take you behind-the-scenes for an intimate tour on the workings of the Print Studio and history of the apprenticeship and residency programs. You’ll see artists’ archived process materials like color swatch tests, drawings for prints on mylar, demonstration materials on creating a repeat pattern, and more. Every day there’s something different happening so come check out how artists experiment with fabric, screenprinting, and pattern.

Tour available Wednesday–Saturday through September 13, 2025. 

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Event Information

September 6, 2025

The Fabric Workshop and Museum
1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Sixth Floor Print Studio

Free
Space is limited. Advance reservations encouraged.

Available at 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.

Register

Plan Your Visit

  • Due to limited capacity, we can only guarantee admission for advance reservations.
  • Tickets are good for one session, each running approximately thirty minutes.
  • Tickets are free.
  • Available for all ages.
  • Please arrive 5 minutes early for your tour to sign in and check extra baggage or coats.
  • Please arrive on time to ensure a full tour. If you/your group is running late, tours will begin without the full party.