Woven Fibres: An Introduction to Tapestry
A tapestry is a form of textile/fibre art that is traditionally woven on a vertical loom. Learn how to set up your loom from start to finish and some basic techniques to weave your tapestry! Students will learn essential tapestry weaving techniques and have a choice to work with traditional or non-tradition materials. Class of 10-12 maximum.
$40 plus material fee $10
An option to purchase the loom ($15 per frame)
To register please email paulina.szczesny08@gmail.com, you may send an e-transfer or you can purchase on eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/woven-fibres-an-introduction-to-tapestry-tickets-24629600799
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Dyeing for Blue: Indigo Vat
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
10:00am 4:00pm
PS LETS DYE
Indigo is the only plant source to get blue dye; it has been around for thousand years and used by civilizations all over the world. Learn how to create your own indigo vat and Shibori techniques to create beautiful patterns and effects onto your fabric. Shibori is a Japanese dyeing technique that typically involves folding, twisting or bunching and binding it. Lets discover the world of blue! Feel free to bring your cotton, silk or wool garments and/or yarn you would like to dye.
May 6th, 10-4pm or evening at 5pm-9pm
$75 plus material fee of $10
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email: psletsdye@gmail.com
+Wild Dyes: Introduction to Natural Dyeing and Printing
Learn how to achieve beautiful colours with natural dyes using locally sourced plants and traditional dyes. Exploring techniques for both protein and cellulose fibres, focusing on the mordant process (plant and mineral) for both immersion dyeing and direct application of dyes, such as silk-screen printing. We will use resist methods (stitching, wrapping, folding), eco print and solar dyeing. As we work we will also record recipes, samples and document the process. Participants will leave the workshop with a detailed journal / sketchbook that they can continue to use for their future reference.
May 9th, 10am-4pm
One-Day Workshop $110
Two-Day Workshop $220
Please note! Two-Day Workshop will be held on the Saturday & Sunday of the same weekend!
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