Molly Thayer

Molly Thayer is a Freelance Artist and Educator at Futch Plarning Community Design Studio, focusing on gender-affirming alterations, individualized sewing and fiber classes, and custom clothing made from recycled materials. Currently, Molly teaches various art classes at Spiral Q Puppet Theater and University City Arts League, emphasizing trauma-informed practices, upcycled fashion design, and fiber techniques. Molly is also an artist within Trash Academy at Mural Arts Philadelphia, creating activist art focused on environmental justice. Previous roles include production positions at Apliiq and Samsara Sari, as well as educational internships involving zero-waste campaigns. Molly holds a degree in Environmental Studies from Oberlin College and has studied at the Paris American Academy.