Workshops
Natural Dyeing Workshop
July 31 – August 1, 9-4
by Donna Foley
On Day 1, Donna will focus on working with local plants as well as dyestuffs like madder root and cochineal bugs. It is a bit like creating fun soups of color.
Day 2 is more of a scientific approach, using natural dye extracts to create a palette of reproducible color.
This is a two day class. Class will be held at Fiber Arts on 4th, 6463 4th St NW, Los Ranchos De Albuquerque. More details including materials fee will be available soon.
Great news!
Las Arañas is making additional money available from the dye book fund so that YOU can take the Donna Foley Natural Dye Workshop for 1/2 price! On the first day, July 31, Donna will offer “Color from Plants – an introduction to Natural Dyeing.“
On the second workshop day, she will offer “Advanced Natural Dyeing: Using Stock Solutions to Create a Complete Palette.”
That’s right, each day will be $40.00. You can take both days for $80.00!! This is 50% off of the original price. You will still be responsible for the $35.00 materials fee paid directly to the instructor.
This is your special gift from the guild.
Indigo Dye Workshop
Monday August 10, 10-3
by Carla Wackenheim & Myra Chang-T
South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center
Bring a lunch, apron, rubber gloves, plastic bags to hold your damp items and a beverage. Indigo will dye any natural fiber without a mordant! Bring a t-shirt or shirt, or other small- ish garment, yarn, fabric (not to exceed 2 yards) to dye. All items must be clean with no fabric softener. Questions? Sign up with Myra or Carla. The cost of the workshop is $25.00 for all supplies, dye and room rental. A short presentation on some basic shibori techniques will be demonstrated.
Contact Myra at myrachangt@gmail.com with any questions and to sign up.
Kami-Ito Today:
The Art of Japanese Paper Spinning & Mandala Community Weaving
October 23 – 24, 9-4
by Sarah Haskell
On Day 1 of the workshop, we will learn how to take a sheet of paper and spin it into thread using a drop spindle and/or a wheel. With our newly spun paper thread, we will create a small weaving, celebrating new skills and honoring ancient techniques.
On Day 2, Sarah will take participants through the steps involved in creating a Mandala Community Weaving including building the loom, weaving, creating clothes-pin people & assembling the completed project. Participants will learn tips on how to organize, promote and offer this project to their own community. Our workshop will conclude with a completed weaving that celebrates the diversity and unity of the participants.