Students use resists methods to produce fabric samples, experimenting with layering and transparency of color. References will be made to historical textiles including Indonesian and West African as inspiration for students to gain a better understanding of resist dyed fabrics. Students may combine techniques in final project. An exploration into the ancient Japanese resist dyeing technique known as Shibori which involves the stitching, folding and clamping of fabrics to create an infinite number of patterns. III A study of Tapestry Weaving concentrating on its techniques, history, and expressive potential.
Students begin their investigations of tapestry by creating a sampler of join techniques.
On and off loom methods are presented so that students may choose between the two. Development and use of cartoons will be covered. A tapestry in the form of a rug or wall hanging will be the final project. An investigation into a variety of Screen-Printing Methods for creating printed textiles. Printing repeatable images on fabric in the form of yardage is emphasized.