The Foster and Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery

09/04/2026

The McCarl Gallery will be closed today, September 4th, due to a campus-wide power outage.
We wish you a happy Labor Day weekend!

08/07/2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Brian McCarl. In addition to his life of service, Brian was a great admirer of American handwoven coverlets and their role in American history. He will be missed.

View Brian B. McCarl's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

07/31/2026

Throwback to Steelers Training Camp at Saint Vincent College!

Training Camp has long been part of the Saint Vincent College tradition, and so is celebrating the Steelers through art.

Last summer, the McCarl Coverlet Gallery hosted a special autograph session with wide receiver Calvin Austin III, bringing together football fans and the arts in a uniquely Saint Vincent way.

This year, we're continuing that tradition with a special display of Steelers artwork in the Fred Rogers Center, featuring iconic players, coaches, and moments captured by celebrated sports artists. It's one more way the Saint Vincent College Galleries honor the history and legacy of the Black and Gold during Training Camp.

07/30/2026

Jonah Weaver is one of our dedicated interns at the McCarl Coverlet Gallery, whose passion for textile history has made a lasting impact on our collection and scholarship.

Through countless hours of research, Jonah has developed an impressive depth of knowledge about historic coverlets. His commitment to learning led him to attend Coverlet College, where he expanded his expertise alongside fellow textile scholars. He has shared his research by presenting to professionals in the field—a remarkable achievement for an emerging museum professional.

Jonah has also played an essential role in documenting many of the McCarl Coverlet Gallery's extraordinary woven coverlets, helping to make them accessible through our collection database. His careful research and cataloging ensure that these remarkable pieces of American textile history can continue to educate and inspire scholars, students, and visitors for years to come.

Behind every museum collection is dedicated work that often happens out of the public eye. Jonah has played an important role in preserving and sharing our cultural heritage.

07/30/2026

Happy National Intern Day!

Today we're celebrating Martin Meyer, our outstanding summer intern with the McCarl Coverlet Gallery, whose passion for fiber arts has inspired creativity throughout our community.

Over the past month, Martin has spearheaded an incredible series of fiber arts workshops, introducing participants of all experience levels to the art of weaving. From first-time weavers to those ready for more advanced techniques, Martin guided participants as they created beautiful handwoven dish towels while exploring a variety of weaving methods.

Martin also helped organize an Indigo Dyeing Workshop by bringing in an expert in natural dyes to share the fascinating process of transforming textiles into brilliant shades of blue.

Together, these workshops celebrated the rich traditions of textile arts while creating memorable, hands-on experiences for our community.

Behind every successful museum program is thoughtful planning, organization, and a willingness to share knowledge. Martin has demonstrated all of these qualities while helping the McCarl Coverlet Gallery connect visitors with the history and artistry of fiber traditions.

Thank you, Martin, for your creativity, leadership, and dedication to making this summer's fiber arts programming such a tremendous success!

07/21/2026

Only 2 Spots Left!

Join us this Thursday, July 23, for a hands-on Indigo Dyeing Workshop with fiber artist and natural dyer Timothy Deliyannides!

Experience the magic of indigo as textiles emerge from the dye vat green and transform into brilliant shades of blue before your eyes through oxidation.

Create your own hand-dyed pieces to take home, including:
- A silk scarf
- A cotton handkerchief
- Three mini-skeins of wool yarn

You'll also learn simple resist techniques to create one-of-a-kind patterns and discover how multiple dips in the indigo vat produce a beautiful range of blue hues. Along the way, Timothy will share the fascinating history of indigo and its connection to the historic textiles in the McCarl Coverlet Gallery.

No experience is necessary! If time permits, participants may also bring an additional natural-fiber item to dye (up to 8 oz. dry weight; no synthetic materials).

Registration: $40

www.coverletgallery.org/events/indigo-dye

07/14/2026

From the very first thread to the final hem, every tea towel tells a story.

Watch these handwoven tea towels come to life through ten moments of the creative process!

One participant was weaving for the very first time, proving that no prior experience is needed to create something both beautiful and functional.

Working on our Harrisville Designs floor looms, each weaver selected their own color palette, designed unique borders inspired by the Fibonacci sequence, and finished their towels with carefully sewn hems.

A special thank you to Martin Meyer, our McCarl Coverlet Gallery summer intern, for sharing his knowledge and guiding these weavers through every step of the process.

Sign up for our last workshop happening next Tuesday, July 21st, to experience it for yourself!

07/13/2026

Meet Martin Meyer, a rising junior at Indiana University of Pennsylvania pursuing degrees in Music Performance (Organ), Music (Violin), and Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management.

Martin joined the McCarl Coverlet Gallery to combine his lifelong passion for weaving with hands-on experience in arts management. Having started weaving in second grade, he's now helping prepare summer workshops by testing fiber art projects, photographing finished pieces for promotion, warping looms, and weaving one of the gallery's most complex demonstration coverlets.

When he's not weaving, Martin enjoys performing music, photography, kayaking, and spending time in nature. His dream is to build a career that blends creativity, leadership, and community engagement—bringing joy to others through the arts.

We're grateful to have Martin on our team this summer and can't wait to see where his talents take him!

07/06/2026

Explore the ancient process of indigo dyeing with fiber artist and natural dyer Timothy Deliyannides.

Experience the magic of green turning to blue as we remove our dyed goods from the vat, and the indigo oxidizes in the air.

Each participant will receive a silk scarf, a cotton handkerchief, and three mini-skeins of wool yarn for the dye pot.*

We will learn some simple resist techniques to create patterns on dyed fabric and produce several depths of shade on wool through repeated dyeing and oxidation.

While dyeing, participants will learn about indigo’s rich history as the world’s most important blue dye and its crucial role in the American coverlets found in the McCarl Coverlet Gallery.

No prior experience is needed.

*If time allows, participants may bring their own items for the dye pot (up to 8 oz. dry weight; natural fibers only; no synthetics).

Register online for $40 at www.coverletgallery.org/events/indigo-dye