Nori paste resist is prepared then applied through the open areas of the stencil onto cloth. The cloth is then immersed in dye or hand painted with dyes or pigments. In this workshop students will try each step of this complex art - creating their own stencils and paste and applying it to many samples and projects. Spring May 26, 27. Fall Oct. 13, 14.
Indigo is the oldest natural dye in existence.
With magnificent blue color effects, indigo has thrilled artisans of many cultures and times. In this workshop the student will connect with dyers of the past by learning how to make and maintain an indigo vat. The transformation of cloth dipped in indigo suggests a magical potency recognized by craftspeople all over the world. Students will create and incredibly beautiful array of patterns and effects on cotton and silk fibres using various shaped and bound as well as hand-applied resist methods such as batik, katazome and shibori. Along with many great projects, students will complete an informative and inspirational sourcebook.