Adrienne Concra

Adrienne Concra is a Lecturer at the New York School of Interior Design (NYSID), where she teaches Textiles for Interiors to both graduate and undergraduate students. As president of Adrienne Concra Design, she consults for major textile companies like Carleton V, Victoria Hagan Home, and Valdese Weavers, developing collections and products based on brand direction and global sourcing.

• Teaches science of textiles, including fiber, yarn, weaving
• Collaborates with industry experts like Catherine Croner (Cowtan & Tout) and Lisa Wilkes (Kravet)
• Emphasizes tactile knowledge of materials for practical application

Her course structure combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on demonstrations, such as upholstery layer dissection and fiber property analysis. Current trends in her work include dip-dyeing, shibori-inspired designs, and abstraction of traditional patterns through watercolor effects captured via digital printing.