Classes and Workshops 2017-2018
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The following is a list of classes that were offered by the guild during the 2017-2018 guild year.
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SUMMER WORKSHOP:
Discovering Deflected Doubleweave with Elisabeth Hill Friday to Sunday, June 16, 17 & 18, 2017 9 am - 4:30 pm each day Instructor: Elisabeth Hill Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC) 3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705 Cost: $250 for members, $290 for non-members plus a $50 materials fee for the warp & weft for sampler and scarf Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Equipment: 8 harness loom required Maximum class size: 15 |
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Stretch your creativity with this workshop by master weaver Elisabeth Hill. Deflected doubleweave is a weave structure that allows the warp and weft to shift and move, creating surprising curves and textures when the piece is off loom and wet-finished. It’s like defying the grid! After an explanation of the structure, students will experiment with lots of variations on a single threading, producing a sampler. Then students will choose a tie-up/treadling/colorway to weave a scarf.
Prior to the workshop, participants will need to warp an 8-shaft loom with an individual warp (provided by instructor). Participants will work on their own looms. This is not a round robin workshop. Elisabeth says "I am a hand-weaver, teacher and mother of three children, two dogs, and three ( . . . there may be a few more) looms. I have been weaving since 1995, and I have received my Master Weaver certification from Hill Institute in Florence, MA. I am a technical editor for and frequent contributor to Handwoven Magazine." Check out her website at www.plainweave.net. This workshop requires an 8 harness loom. A very limited number of 8 harness floor looms (see note below) and table looms are available on a first come, first served basis for guild members to borrow for use in the workshop. The looms will have to be warped at TFAC prior to class and remain on premises at TFAC. If you need to borrow a loom, please indicate that on your registration form. |
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Intro to Ikat Warps (with Indigo)
Saturday, July 15, 2017, 10-3 pm (bring a lunch) Instructor: Kate Harris Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC) 3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705 Cost: $50 member, $70 non-member, plus a $7 materials fee Registration Deadline: June 24, 2017 Class size: 6 student limit In this class, participants will have the opportunity to design and create an ikat resisted warp that is dyed in indigo. Ikat is a resist-dyeing technique that is used to pattern yarn prior to weaving. The yarns are wound on warping pegs in multiple bundles and resisted with a waterproof material in a predetermined pattern. The bundles are dyed and the resist is removed, revealing the negative, or un-dyed areas. Participants will use cotton yarn to create a 9” x 12” wall-hanging. The design of the resists will be planned by the participant using graph paper. Planning, measuring and dying the warps will occur in class, and then the participants will take the warps home to weave the warps on their own looms. Participants can use any type of loom that is at least 9 inches wide- including rigid heddle and weave with any weft and weave structure once they get home. Participants will need to know the basics of warping and dressing a loom and be confident with weaving at home without supervision. They will also need to bring a cone of yarn (details to be sent after you sign up for class), scissors, and gloves/apron for dying (and wear old clothes). |
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This 4-hour class will go over the basics of learning to weave on the rigid heddle loom. You will learn weaving terms, how to calculate a warp and plan a project, how to warp the rigid heddle loom using the direct warping method, the proper way to wind a stick shuttle and basic finishing for a dish cloth.
Participants will prepare their loom for weaving a dish cloth and finish the project on their own. Materials provided by teacher/TFAC: Yarn for project - $10 materials fee paid to instructor Student should bring: Rigid Heddle loom with a 7/5 or 8 dent reed, reed hook, warping peg if available, paper and pen for notes. |
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Get Your Warp On - A Beginning Weaving Intensive Study
Saturdays and Sundays, July 29-30, 9:30-2:30 & August 5-6, 9:30-2:30 Saturday, August 12, 9:30-2:30, Sunday, August 20, 1-3 PM Instructor: Marion Flint Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC) 3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705 Cost: $240 member, $280 non-member, plus a $20 materials fee to cover syllabus, photo CD and yarn Registration Deadline: July 1, 2017 Class size: 6 student limit |
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In this class you will put on three warps and complete three projects over six sessions, becoming proficient in warping a loom from back to front while learning the basics of weaving.
The class is designed for:
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Over and Under, Part 2 – Color Pure and Simple
Saturday & Sunday, September 2-3, 2017, 9 - 5 pm Instructor: Leslie Fesperman Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC) 3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705 Cost: $160 for members, $200 for non-members plus a materials fee of $25 paid to instructor Maximum class size: 5 Registration deadline: August 30, 2017 |
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When we begin to weave, predicting a project's outcome using color is often difficult. Woven fibers do not always correctly “mix” together, resulting in somewhat “off” results. This workshop is designed for you to explore color through weaving a gamp in plain weave with 6 warp and 30 weft colors.
Prerequisites for the class: Students need basic understanding of weaving terms and should be able to dress their loom with minimal assistance (this is not a beginning how-to class). Pre-wound warps will be provided by the instructor, and students will dress their looms during class. Materials provided by teacher/TFAC: Four harness floor loom and pre-wound warp for the project ($25 materials fee paid to instructor) Student should bring: Notebook/sketchbook; pencils, pen, highlighter; scissors, reed hook; shuttles and bobbins; an open mind to learning new ideas and doing things differently; ear plugs if you need to weave without noise distractions |
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Beginning Color
7 Wednesdays and a Tuesday, beginning September 6, 2017, 1--3 pm (September 6 & 20, October 4 & 18, November 8, January 3, January 16 (this is on a Tuesday), February 28, and March 7) Instructors: Rose Warner & Ruth Ann Ross Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC) 3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705 Cost: $160 member, $200 non-member, plus a $10 materials fee Registration Deadline: August 31, 2017 Class size: 8 student limit |
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The class will meet at TFAC for 8 months from September through February on pre-determined Wednesdays 1-3 pm. The concentration will be on weaving with color, making decisions about color choices and experimenting with color. There will be reading, extensive color study homework and 3 weaving assignments.
Participant Requirements: Must be able to set up a loom and weave independently and must have or purchase the following Required Materials: Color Play, Second Edition by Joen Wolfrom (make sure it is the second edition), and a 3 –in-1 Color Tool (the third edition) by Joen Wolfrom. Both available for purchase online. Materials provided by TFAC: Supplemental yarn for yarn wraps and some weft yarns for sampling; |
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Designing a Natural Wall Hanging
Saturday, September 23, 2017, 10-3 pm (bring lunch) Instructor: Dawn Hummer Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC) 3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705 Cost: $50 for members, $70 for non members Equipment/Materials: loom required plus scissors, tapestry needle and weft materials to be provided by the participant. See below Size: Limit 8 Registration Deadline: September 7 |
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Let simplicity and spontaneity guide you in the creative process!
Using simple techniques such as clasped weft, inlay, windows, shaker weave twists, floats, tufting and plain weave, each piece will evolve on the loom as a personal expression of art. **Chocolate, tea and soothing music included!** Any loom welcome (floor, rigid heddle, table). Please bring your loom pre-warped. TFAC looms available for you to warp at no charge. All Saori looms are spoken for but there is still a small piccolo loom left to rent from the instructor ($20.00). Participants also should bring: scissors & a tapestry needle, and their own weft materials which can include: foraged natural grasses, fronds, leaves, feathers, sticks/small branches, bark, paper, vines, beads, print (cards, photos, quotes), yarns and fibers, etc. Materials for purchase will include: dyed reed, birch bark and sticks, feathers, driftwood, leather, copper, horsehair, beads, mohair locks, fronds, branches, vines, print inspirations, paper, etc. Japanese hangers may be purchased during class as well. Come enjoy a joyful and happy day! |
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FALL WORKSHOP:
Tapestry - You Know the Basics! What's Next? with Tommye Scanlin Friday to Sunday, September 29 to October 1, 2017 9 am - 5 pm each day Instructor: Tommye Scanlin Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC) 3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705 Cost: $275 for members, $315 for non-members plus 5 for handout and a materials fee for yarn (typically $5-10, determined by weight) Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate tapestry weavers Equipment: Pre-warped tapestry loom required. Maximum class size: 12 |
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Tapestry is simply weft-faced plain weave. What’s so hard about that? A lot! The focus for this class will be a review of basics: what’s a good warp and warp sett; what kinds of wefts will work; how to successfully set up a warp for tapestry on a frame loom; how meet and separate technique works; how a few joining techniques work; and designing for cartoons. You will set up a loom to have both small sample and wider areas in which to develop and refine a design idea, and to begin weaving a tapestry based upon the design. Course is for advanced beginners to intermediate tapestry weavers.
Participants should bring: On the first day, participants should bring a warped tapestry loom* with at least 6” width and 8 – 10” high. Sett may be either 6 epi or 8 epi. Fiber for warp – cotton seine twine. For a sett of 6 epi, warp size should be 12/18. For a sett of 8 epi, warp size should be 12/12. Participants should also bring scissors, ruler with metric side; small tapestry needles; notepaper and pencil; yarn for weft (optional); sketchbook and colored pencils (optional). *Note: If you do not have a tapestry loom, the guild has a limited number of simple frame looms available for you to borrow for the class. |
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TWO CLASSES!
Dynamite Dyed Warps with Mary Kircher Saturday October 7, 2017, 9am - 1 pm Sunday October 8, 2017, 9am - 1 pm Instructor: Mary Kircher Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC) 3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705 Cost for each class: $40 for members, $60 for non-members plus $15 materials fee to cover all dyeing materials, handouts, and color exercise materials Level: Perfect for those new to dyeing Maximum class size: 8 Registration Deadline: September 30 |
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Learn to make custom dyed warps for scarves, linens or yardage. In this class we will learn to use Fiber Reactive dyes for cellulose fibers including cotton, linen, bamboo and silk. Techniques for preparing your warp for the best results will be provided. A technique for color mixing will be covered before dyeing your prepared warp. This class is perfect for those new to dyeing.
Please note: This is 2 separate 4 hour classes - one on Saturday, one on Sunday. You can register for one or the other or both. Participant Requirements: No dye experience is necessary, but you must be able to prepare a warp prior to class. Bring one to two prepared and scoured warps, up to 2 yards long. Instructions for preparing the warp will be provided before class. |
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TWO CLASSES!
Open Studio Dyeing with Mary Kircher Saturday October 7, 2017, 1:30 to 5:30 pm Sunday October 8, 2017, 1:30 to 5:30 pm Instructor: Mary Kircher Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC) 3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705 Cost for each class: $40 for members, $60 for non-members plus $10 materials fee for dye materials and equipment for dyeing Level: You must have taken a previous dye class Maximum class size: 8 Registration Deadline: September 30 |
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The Open Studio allows you to come in and dye almost anything, including warp or weft painting, woven shibori, traditional shibori, any kind of yarn or fabric. This is not a formal class, but an opportunity to get the guidance you need for individual projects. Fiber Reactive dyes and Vat dyes for cellulose fiber and silk will be provided.
Please note: This is 2 separate 4 hour classes - one on Saturday, one on Sunday. You can register for one or the other or both. Participant Requirements: You must have taken a previous dye class. Bring any prepared warps, fabrics, etc. that participants wish to dye. Instructions for scouring/preparing fibers will be provided before the the session. |
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Over and Under Part 3 - Sampling for Success
Saturday & Sunday, October 14-15, 2017, 9 - 5 pm Instructor: Leslie Fesperman Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC) 3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705 Cost: $160 for members, $200 for non-members Maximum class size: 8 Registration deadline: September 30, 2017 |
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By defining and thinking about what we are looking for in our project, we begin to consider just what it is that will please us when we take the piece off the loom and finish it. As a weaver begins to explore weave structures and materials, a valuable tool is learning to sample and keep records for future weavings and reference. In this two-day workshop, participants will come with looms warped and a section woven in the fiber and structure of their choice. We will discuss what individuals are looking for in their projects, taking and keeping accurate records, and each participant will weave several samples. We will finish samples, and at the end of the second day, we will discuss and share our findings.
Students will provide the following: Pre-warped 4-shaft loom with 8, 10, or 12-dent reed, shuttles and bobbins; notebook/sketchbook; pencils, pen, highlighter; scissors, and reed hook. An open mind to learning new ideas and doing things differently; ear plugs if needed to weave without noise distractions. Note: If you are unable to bring your own loom but wish to enroll in the class, please indicate that on the registration form, and we will contact you about providing a loom for the class. Students need to come with their loom warped and have woven a square sample (left on loom). Pre-class instructions to be sent from instructor upon registration. |
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Over and Under Part 1: Weaving Basics
Friday- Sunday, November 10-12, 2017, 2 1/2 days Friday 5 pm - 9 pm, Saturday 9 am - 5 pm & Sunday 9 am - 5 pm Instructor: Leslie Fesperman Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC) 3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705 Cost: $200 for members, $240 for non-members plus a materials fee of $20 paid to instructor Maximum class size: 5 Registration deadline: October 27, 2017 With the intention of functioning as an “on ramp” to the craft of weaving, this introductory course offers new students of the craft the opportunity to begin their study. Through weaving a rayon scarf, this course offers an introduction to a four-shaft loom. Students will learn vital weaving skills, including reading a draft, planning projects, preparing the loom, and weaving. Materials provided by teacher/TFAC: Four harness loom and accessories (shuttles, bobbins, sley and reed hooks, etc.) and yarn for scarf ($20 materials fee paid to instructor) Student should bring: Notebook/sketchbook; pencils, pen, highlighter; Bring an open mind to learning new ideas and doing things differently. If you need to weave without noise distractions, bring ear plugs. This class is now closed. |
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Printmaking with Thickened Dye
Saturday, December 2, 2017, 9 am to 2 pm Note date change! Instructor: Paula Baumann Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC) 3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705 Cost: $50 for members, $70 for non members plus a $20 materials fee to be paid to the instructor Class Size: Limit 10 students Registration deadline: November 2, 2017 |
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Thickened dyes add color, detail and texture when they are used to print designs on fabric. In this class, simple materials will be used to stamp, paint and print on fabric to create unique scarves, table linens, pillows or cloth for garments.
The workshop covers thickened dye basics including demos, recipes, dye safety, design, inspiration and color layering. Participants will create samples, finished cotton napkins and a silk scarf. In addition, participants will learn how to make printing paste with dye activator and how to best use stencils, stamps and screens with cloth. Handouts include “recipes” for dyes, paint paste, batching and setting the dyed fabric and sources for all materials. Participants will receive 2 pre soda soaked cotton napkins, 1 pre citric acid soaked silk scarf and a Dye Matrix for color layering. Materials the participant should bring: full front apron and rubber gloves. Wear old clothes and shoes that can be “dyed” from accidents. For your interest and sharing, bring old, clean items that could be used for printing such as a trivet, potato masher, etc. that may be ready for the garbage! |
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Beginning Weaving 101
Saturday January 6, 2018, 9 am - 5 pm (bring lunch) plus 4 additional sessions, 9 am - 1 pm: Sunday, January 7, Saturday and Sunday January 13-14, and Saturday January 20 Instructor: Pattie Lamb Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC) 3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705 Cost: $240 member, $280 non-member, plus a $20 materials fee Registration Deadline: December 24, 2017 Class size: 6 student limit Materials: The guild will provide 4-shaft looms with 5/2 cotton yarns |
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This class is perfect for the student with little or no prior weaving experience. We will be weaving a set of small cotton mats that can be used as mug mats or saved as samples in a notebook for future reference. You will learn to plan your project, decipher a threading draft, measure and wind a warp, dress the loom from back to front, and weave a set of from 4 to 6 mats - each with a different treadling pattern of your choosing.
For the student who completes the first project quickly and is able to spend some independent time weaving during the TFAC drop in hours on Tuesday and Saturday afternoons, there may be an opportunity to put on a second warp with a different threading for a wall hanging sampler or more mats. This would be a great way to reinforce what you learned during the first half of the class. Participants should bring: pencil and paper and their favorite shuttle if they have one (not required). Please bring a lunch for the first meeting date (Saturday, January 6th). |
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Over and Under Part 1: Weaving Basics
Friday- Sunday, February 2-4, 2018, 2 1/2 days Friday 3 pm - 7 pm, Saturday 9 am - 5 pm & Sunday 9 am - 5 pm Instructor: Leslie Fesperman Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC) 3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705 Cost: $200 for members, $240 for non-members plus a materials fee of $20 paid to instructor Maximum class size: 5 Registration deadline: January 27, 2018 With the intention of functioning as an “on ramp” to the craft of weaving, this introductory course offers new students the opportunity to begin their study. Through weaving a rayon scarf, this course offers an introduction to a four-shaft loom. Students will learn vital weaving skills, including reading a draft, planning projects, preparing the loom, and weaving. Materials provided by teacher/TFAC: Four harness loom and accessories (shuttles, bobbins, sley and reed hooks, etc.) and yarn for scarf ($20 materials fee paid to instructor) Student should bring: Notebook/sketchbook; pencils, pen, highlighter; Bring an open mind to learning new ideas and doing things differently. If you need to weave without noise distractions, bring ear plugs. |
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Spindle Spinning for Beginners
February 10, 2018 (Saturday), 10 am -1 pm Instructor: Jane Bynum Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC) 3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705 Cost: $30 for members, $50 for non-members (includes $10 for roving), plus an optional $10 purchase of top whorl spindle, paid to instructor Maximum class size: 6 Registration deadline: February 1, 2018 Learn to use a drop spindle to spin your own wool yarn for knitting, crochet, or weaving. This simple hand tool of prehistoric origin is inexpensive, portable, and easy to use. This introduction covers making singles and plied yarns, yarn handling skills, skein winding, and finishing the yarn for various uses. Participants should bring paper and pen for note taking. |
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Focus on the Warp: Controlling Creative Chaos,
A Workshop with Kathrin Weber February 23 – 25, 2018 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) 9 am - 4:30 pm each day Instructor: Kathrin Weber Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC) 3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705 Cost: $300 for members, $340 for non-members plus $72 materials fee for dyed warp and other materials and handouts provided by the instructor Level: Must be able to warp a loom and weave independently Equipment: 4 or 8-shaft loom (some available on loan by guild) Maximum class size: 10 |
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This workshop teaches techniques that allow the weaver to be more playful and spontaneous in planning and weaving fabric while producing good, functional cloth. Beginning with multiple warps, hand-painted by Kathrin, participants will learn to flip and shift warp sections, and to work with warp chains of different weight, texture or fiber within a single project. Knowing how to do this with visual and technical proficiency not only adds the potential for added complexity in the finished woven piece, but it also allows you to use the materials you have in your yarn closet more fearlessly in future woven projects.
Participants will work with color and weave effect in several plain weave configurations, then weave twills, repp and turned taquete on the same warp. No two warps or designs will be alike, so class members learn from one another. Weavers with more experience will be able to take their designs to more complex levels. After signing up, each participant will receive a complete instruction sheet for preparing the “dummy” warp, to which the new, colorful warps will be tied during the workshop. Kathrin’s warps, from which you will choose, are hand-dyed cotton in a wide variety of colorways, hues and tones.. Participants will provide their own weft yarn (typically medium weight cotton in medium or black colors. Loom can be 4- or 8-shaft with straight draw threading. Please note: Floor looms are recommended. Table looms can be used if they are substantial looms that can accommodate a 5+ yard warp with a densely sett warp |
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Learn How to Assemble a Ruana: A Demonstration
Wednesday, March 7, 11:00 am – 4 pm Instructor: Randie Felts Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC) 3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705 Cost: $50 for members, $70 for non-members plus $20 for handouts, stabilizer, and pattern for neck hole Maximum class size: 10 Registration deadline: March 4th, 2018 Want to weave a Ruana (a poncho-style wrap)? The instructor will demonstrate how to plan and assemble woven pieces into a Ruana. She will show how to sew a nice, sturdy seam; add stabilizer to the neck hole; and make a finished Damascus edging and a twisted fringe. Participants should bring pencil or pen for taking notes; a battery-powered fringe twister if they already own one; and a lunch snack. |
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Spindle Spinning, the Next Steps
April 17, 2018 (Tuesday), 1 - 4 pm Instructor: Jane Bynum Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC) 3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705 Cost: $30 for members, $50 for non-members (fee for roving is included in the tuition) Maximum class size: 6 Registration deadline: April 6, 2018 The class will cover different kinds of fiber and the different ways of preparing and spinning them. The focus will be on “woolen” and “worsted” drafting and many of their variations. A variety of spindle styles will be available for testing. Beginner spindles will be available to use in class if participants don’t have their own. Experience required: This class is for spinners who can already spin a continuous yarn on a spindle of some type. Participants should bring paper and pen for note taking. They should also bring their spindle (if they have one) and examples of yarn they have spun. |
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Over and Under Part 1: Weaving Basics
Friday- Sunday, April 6-8, 2018, 2 1/2 days Friday 3 pm - 7 pm, Saturday 9 am - 5 pm & Sunday 9 am - 5 pm Instructor: Leslie Fesperman Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC) 3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705 Cost: $200 for members, $240 for non-members plus a materials fee of $20 paid to instructor Maximum class size: 5 Registration deadline: March 30th, 2018 With the intention of functioning as an “on ramp” to the craft of weaving, this introductory course offers new students the opportunity to begin their study. Through weaving a rayon scarf, this course offers an introduction to a four-shaft loom. Students will learn vital weaving skills, including reading a draft, planning projects, preparing the loom, and weaving. Materials provided by teacher/TFAC: Four harness loom and accessories (shuttles, bobbins, sley and reed hooks, etc.) and yarn for scarf ($20 materials fee paid to instructor) Student should bring: Notebook/sketchbook; pencils, pen, highlighter; Bring an open mind to learning new ideas and doing things differently. If you need to weave without noise distractions, bring ear plugs. |
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Weft-Faced Twill (also called Boundweave and Saddle Blanket weave) uses widely sett warps to allow weft fiber to slide down and cover the warp, creating a firm and thick textile perfect for wall hangings, table linens, and rugs. You will learn different ways to treadle this weave, starting with two colors, then four; then you will move on to design your own patterns. Using the same warp, you will have options to explore design both of the Southwest and Scandinavia.
Participants must be able to warp their own loom and must provide a pre-warped 4- shaft loom. (instructions will be sent to those registered). The guild has limited number of looms which will be assigned on a first-come basis. Most participants will need to supply their own loom. You’ll experience the thrill of seeing how two or three contrasting colors, when carefully arranged in the warp and then woven in the weft direction, can create magnificent looking fabric on the simplest of threadings. On a 15” width warp, you will thread 5 different patterns in a sampler format, then during the workshop you will weave several different patterns in both plain weave and twill. You will be amazed at how simple contrasting color arrangements can affect a rather simple fabric. [Note – this will not be a color theory workshop.
Participants must be able to warp their own loom and must provide a loom warped to specifications provided to registrants. The guild has limited number of looms which will be assigned on a first-come basis. Most participants will need to supply their own loom. |
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Open Studio Dyeing with Natural Dyes
Saturday, June 9, 2018, 9 am – 1 pm Note date change! Instructor: Paula Baumann Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC) 3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705 Cost: $40 for members, $60 for non-members plus a $10 materials fee for dye materials & equipment for dyeing Maximum class size: 12 Registration deadline: May 26, 2018 |
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Natural dyes give soft dark colors on silk and wool and lighter shades on vegetable based fibers. The open studio with natural dyes allows you to come in and dye warps, wefts, woven Shibori, traditional Shibori, yarn or fabric. This is an opportunity to receive guidance for dyeing with cochineal (fuchsia & orange), fustic (golden yellow), logwood (purple), cutch (browns), madder (reds), and turmeric (orange yellow). Lichen and walnut dyes will also be available for use. Heated simmering vats of natural dyes for wool, silk, cotton and bamboo fiber will be provided. (no felt please)
Student should bring: Prepared warps, fabrics, and yarn that participants wish to dye (no felt please). Bring an apron and wear old clothes including shoes. Directions for pre-session prep will be sent to participants ahead of time. |