Educator | Instructor

Paula Zanger has taught at F.I.T., RISD, Jefferson University, The New School, Philadelphia University, SCAD, Parsons School of Design. In addition, Paula has participated on advisory boards for Jefferson University’s Digital Surface Imaging Program and SOHE Board of Visitors at the University of Wisconsin - Madison.  

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RISD Students “sign in” on group project


Fashion Institute of Technology, Textiles Department, Table Top & Related Products, (2021)

The New School (Parsons) Guest Lecturer, Textile Survey Class, (2017, 2018)

Rhode Island School of Design Critic, Surface Design, interdisciplinary (2D & 3D), Winter-session, (2016)

Jefferson University, Digital Imaging Masters Program, Critic and Advisory Board, (2018 - 2021) 

Philadelphia University, Guest Instructor, Textile Department, Masters Program and Critic, (2010, 2015)

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Board of Visitors for School of Human Ecology, (2003 - 2012)

Savannah College of Art and Design “Working Class” First interdisciplinary design program for product designers, (2003)

Parsons School of Design Instructor of Textiles, Field trips to Fabric Workshop, (1993 - 1996)

Fashion Institute of Technology, Textiles Department, Experimental Silkscreen, (1991 - 1992)