BATIK: REPEAT SHAPES IN A WINTER PALETTE ON CLOTHES
January 7 & 8th, 2023. 10-3pm Cost 250$ + 50$ material fee
@ Live Ta Dye Studio 6812 D Alberni St. qathet, BC
In this hands-on workshop, we will explore repeat patterns on paper and fabric. In this workshop we will deepen our understanding of various mark-making techniques by creating our own stamps, and drawing with tjantings on silk and cotton. You will also learn how to prepare your own clothes and fabric to paint with natural dyes, and everyone will work on their own article of clothing throughout the weekend.
Wear Clothes that can get dirty
Please Bring
•A White Article of Clothing made from natural materials such as; Hemp, Linen, Cotton, Silk
• A sketchbook
• Lunch
• A Friend
Indigo Jamz Shibori Afternoon
October 22, 2022. 1-4pm Cost 60$
@ Live Ta Dye Studio 6812 D Alberni St. qathet, BC
Indigo has been used for thousands of years to dye fabric blue. We will explore a variety of Shibori patterns to tie, sew, fold + clamp fabric to make striking prints on cloth. You will also learn a little history about Indigo as a plant and how to have a successful experience dyeing with it.
PLEASE BRING • 2-3 white articles of clothing made of natural fiber, no bed sheets or curtains.
The Art of Batik: Thick & Thin
September 16 & 17th, 2022. 10am–4pm
Cost: $250 + 50$ material fee
@Live Ta Dye Studios, qathet, BC
In this hands-on workshop, we will explore various techniques for making patterns and prints on silk using hot wax, hand painting with natural dye extracts, thickened natural dyes, and over-dyeing in Indigo or Iron.
There are different traditional tools used in batik to transport the hot wax onto the fabric to paint and draw and we will experiment with them. Once some layers of wax are applied to the silk we will use Chinese ink brushes to paint on silk with natural dye extracts. Everyone will make their own batik art piece on silk, a colour sample, and a mark-making sample. Please bring a notebook with you.
Natural Dyeing: Plants & Prints
August 5 & 6th, 2022. 10am-4pm. Cost 250$
@Live TA Dye Studio 6812-D Alberni St, qathet, BC
In this hands-on workshop, you will create a variety of coloured fabric samples from traditional natural dyes and local dyes using the immersion dyeing method. We’ll explore over-dyeing and modifying our colour samples using Iron and Indigo. I will talk about which dye plants grow in our region, and how and when to harvest them for dyeing. We will discuss how to prepare protein/cellulose fibres and fabrics to best accept natural dye and then we will print with thickened mordants and then dye them to create a variety of colours and patterns. We will prepare an Indigo Vat and do a couple shibori techniques on class samples and the garment of clothing you bring.
The fabrics we will be working on within this workshop are cotton, silk, and linen. You will go home with lots of colour samples, knowledge, and the ability to dye clothes, fabric, and yarn on your own using natural dyes
Wear • clothes that can get dirty
Bring • a white article of clothing
Indigo Jamz Shibori Afternoon
August 13th, 2022. 1-4pm Cost 60$
@ Live Ta Dye Studio 6812 D Alberni St. qathet, BC
Indigo has been used for thousands of years to dye fabric blue. We will explore a variety of Shibori patterns to tie, sew, fold + clamp fabric to make striking prints on cloth. You will also learn a little history about Indigo as a plant and how to have a successful experience dyeing with it.
PLEASE BRING • 2-3 white articles of clothing made of natural fiber, no bed sheets or curtains.
The Art of Batik: Lines and Layers
July 2 + 3, 2022, 10am–4pm
Cost: $250 + 50$ material fee
@Live Ta Dye Studios, qathet, BC
In this hands-on workshop, we will explore various techniques for making patterns and prints on silk using hot wax, hand painting with natural dye extracts, and over-dyeing in Indigo.
There are different traditional tools used in batik to transport the hot wax onto the fabric to paint and draw and we will experiment with them. Once some layers of wax are applied to the silk we will use Chinese ink brushes to paint on silk with natural dye extracts. Everyone will make their own batik art piece on silk, colour sample, and mark-making sample. Please bring a notebook with you.
Please pre-register by sending 250$ to livetadye@gmail.com, or message me to set up a time to meet for payment of cash or cheque. Limited spaces available.
Slow Sunday Series – Intro to Indigo
July 31, 2022 12pm- 4pm
Cost: By donation, at least 20$
@FibreWorks Gallery Maidera Park, BC
Indigo has been used for thousands of years to dye fabric blue. We will explore a variety of Shibori patterns to tie, sew, fold + clamp fabric to make striking prints on cloth. You will also learn a little history about Indigo as a plant and how to have a successful experience dyeing with it.
PLEASE BRING – a white article of clothing made of natural fibre, no bed sheets or curtains.
PLEASE REGISTER HERE
The Art of Batik: Lines and Layers
May 21 & 22, 2022 – 10am–4pm
Cost: $245 + 50$ material fee
@FibreWorks Gallery Maidera Park, BC
In this hands-on workshop, we will explore various techniques for making patterns and prints on silk using hot wax, hand painting with natural dye extracts, and over-dyeing in Indigo.
There are different traditional tools used in batik to transport the hot wax onto the fabric to paint and draw and we will experiment with them. Once some layers of wax are applied to the silk we will use Chinese ink brushes to paint on silk with natural dye extracts. Everyone will make their own batik art piece on silk. Please bring a notebook with you.
REGISTER HERE – PAY ONLINE
Indigo and Clay Resist
October 3rd 2021, 1-4pm, cost 60$
@ LIVE TA DYE STUDIO 6812 D Alberni St. Powell River, BC
Join Amber Friedman and Sarita Opal Moodie for an afternoon of dyeing with indigo. We will explore the magical properties of an indigo dye vat and experiment with using clay as a resist using a brush, stencil, or stamp. We will also explore shibori techniques to tie and bind fabric to make striking patterns on fabric.
Please feel free to bring a modest-sized item(s) to dye, but some cotton items will be provided.
Dress to get messy!
INDIGO Jamz: Shibori Afternoon
August 29th, 12-4pm, cost 85$
@ FibreWorks Gallery 12887 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Madeira Park, BC
INDIGO dye has been used for thousands of years to dye fabric blue. We will explore a variety of Shibori patterns to tie, sew, fold + clamp fabric to make striking prints on cloth. You will also learn a little history about Indigo as a plant and how to have a successful experience dyeing with it.
Bring 1 metre of fabric or 1-2 white or light-coloured items of clothing from your house (natural materials work best).
Max registration 9
Indigo Dyeing + Clay Resist Print PlayShop
Join Amber Friedman and Sarita Opal Moodie for an afternoon of dyeing with indigo. We will explore the magical properties of an indigo dye vat and experiment with using clay as a resist using a brush, stencil, or stamp. Please feel free to bring a modest-sized item(s) to dye, but some cotton items will be provided. Tea and light refreshments will be provided as well. Dress to get messy!
~POSTPONED DUE TO COVID STAY TUNED FOR NEW DATE~
Natural Dye: A Complete Colour Wheel
July 4-5th 2020, 10am-4pm, 250$
@ Live Ta Dye Studios 6812D Alberni St. Powell River, BC.
In this hands-on workshop, students will create a variety of coloured fabric samples from ancient natural dyes and some local dyes, using the immersion dyeing method. They’ll explore over-dyeing and modifying colour samples using Iron and Indigo. Indigo dye has been used for thousands of years to dye fabric blue.
Students will explore a variety of Shibori patterns to tie, sew, fold and clamp fabric to make striking prints on cloth. Learn which dye plants grow in this region, how and when to harvest them for dyeing and how to prepare protein/cellulose fibres and fabrics to best accept natural dye.
The fabrics used in this workshop are cotton, silk, and linen. The participants will go home with colour samples from the colour wheel, and the ability to dye clothing, fabric, and yarn on their own using natural dyes.
REGISTER: please send me a message.
Indigo Dye + Shibori Techniques
April 18th, 10am-4pm, Cost 125 + 25$ material fee
@ The Arts Building, 464 South Fletcher Way
Gibsons, BC.
Indigo dye has been used for thousands of years to dye fabric blue. We will learn about how Indigo pigment is different from all other natural dyes, the proper way to prepare and use it to dye fabric. You will learn the Japanese art of Shibori, which is a classic way of making patterns by folding, tying, clamping and sewing fabric. There are many ways to make a successful Indigo vat. In the workshop, we will prepare Indigo in a completely chemical-free way using either a fruit vat or an iron vat. We will also make a standard Indigo vat designed for high production. Materials will be provided, however, feel free to bring one piece of clothing to dye.
PREREGISTER AT LEAST ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE: HERE
Wear – clothes that can get dirty
Bring – lunch, 1 article of clothing/fabric (natural material works best) and a friend!
Cost – 125$. + 25$ material fee to be paid in cash or cheque day of the class. No Refund Policy
Indigo Dye + Shibori Techniques
March 15th 10am- 4pm. Cost 125$
@ Live Ta Dye Studios 6812D Alberni St. Powell River, BC
Indigo dye has been used for thousands of years to dye fabric blue. We will learn about how Indigo pigment is different from all other natural dyes, the proper way to prepare and use it to dye fabric. You will learn the Japanese art of Shibori, which is a classic way of making patterns by folding, tying, clamping and sewing fabric. There are many ways to make a successful Indigo vat. In the workshop, we will make an iron vat, which is a completely chemical-free way to prepare Indigo. We will also make a standard Indigo vat designed for high production. Materials will be provided, however, feel free to bring one piece of clothing to dye.
REGISTER: HERE
Wear – clothes that can get dirty
Bring – lunch, 1 article of clothing/fabric (natural material works best) and a friend!
Natural Dyeing: Plant + Principle
January 12th, 2020. 10am-4pm. Cost 125$
@ MY NEW STUDIO 6812 Alberni Street, Unit D, Powell River, BC.
In this hands-on workshop, you will create a variety of coloured fabric samples from traditional natural dyes and local dyes using the immersion dyeing method. We’ll explore over-dyeing and modifying our colour samples using Iron and Indigo. I will talk about which dye plants grow in our region, how and when to harvest them for dyeing and how to prepare protein/cellulose fibres and fabrics to best accept natural dye. We will prepare an Indigo Vat and do a couple shibori techniques on class samples and the garment of clothing you bring from home. The fabrics we will be working within this workshop are cotton, silk and linen. You will go home with lots of colour samples, knowledge and the ability to dye clothes, fabric, and yarn on your own using natural dyes.
REGISTER: HERE
Wear – clothes that can get dirty
Bring – lunch, rubber gloves, a friend!
!!!Date Change + Content Change!!!
Natural Dyeing: Experiments in Tannins + Thickened Modifiers
December 15th, 2019. 10am-4pm. Cost 125$
@ MY NEW STUDIO 6812 Alberni Street, Unit D, Powell River, BC.
In this hands-on workshop, we are going to play around with thickening different tannins, printing with thickened Iron and overdyeing in Indigo. We will also extract a few colours from various plants and find something fun to do with them. This is a random class designed to build on top of basic natural dye knowledge. The focus is on printing and surface design techniques while better understanding how tannins affect your dyeing experience.
This class is for the curious wonderer.
REGISTER: pay in advance and register through e-mail to awarholartist@gmail.com
Wear – clothes that can get dirty
Bring – fabric/clothes, rubber gloves, a friend!
INDIGO Jamz: Shibori Afternoon
October 27th, 1-4pm, cost 40$ + 20$ material fee
@ The Arts Building, 464 South Fletcher Way
Gibsons, BC.
INDIGO dye has been used for thousands of years to dye fabric blue. We will explore a variety of Shibori patterns to tie, sew, fold + clamp fabric to make striking prints on cloth. You will also learn a little history about Indigo as a plant and how to have a successful experience dyeing with it.
Bring some fabric or clothes from your house (natural materials work best).
REGISTER: HERE
Wear – clothes that can get dirty
Bring – fabric/clothes, rubber gloves, a friend!
Natural Dyeing: Plant + Principle
October 26th, 2019. 10am-4pm. Cost 100$ + 25$ material fee
@ The Arts Building, 464 South Fletcher Way
Gibsons, BC.
In this hands-on workshop, you will create a variety of coloured fabric samples from ancient natural dyes, using the immersion dyeing method. We’ll explore over-dyeing and modifying our colour samples using Iron and Indigo. I will talk about which dye plants grow in our region, how and when to harvest them for dyeing and how to prepare protein/cellulose fibres and fabrics to best accept natural dye. The fabrics we will be working within this workshop are cotton, silk and linen. You will go home with lots of colour samples, knowledge and the ability to dye clothes, fabric, and yarn on your own using natural dyes.
REGISTER: HERE
Wear – clothes that can get dirty
Bring – lunch, rubber gloves, a friend!
Natural Dyeing: Plant + Principle
October 5th, 2019. 10am-4pm. Cost 125$
@ Megan Dulcie Dill Studio in The Academy of Music 7280 Kemano St, Powell River, BC.
In this hands-on workshop, you will create a variety of coloured fabric samples from ancient natural dyes, using the immersion dyeing method. We’ll explore over-dyeing and modifying our colour samples using Iron and Indigo. I will talk about which dye plants grow in our region, how and when to harvest them for dyeing and how to prepare protein/cellulose fibres and fabrics to best accept natural dye. The fabrics we will be working within this workshop are cotton, silk and linen. You will go home with lots of colour samples, knowledge and the ability to dye clothes, fabric, and yarn on your own using natural dyes.
Register: HERE
Wear– clothes that can get dirty
Bring– lunch, rubber gloves, a white or light coloured article of clothing/fabric and a friend!
<<<<SOLD OUT>>>>
Indigo Dye + Shibori Techniques
Sept. 7th, 2019 from 9am- 4pm.
@ Sunshine Coast Fibre Camp
Gibsons, BC.
INDIGO Jamz: Shibori Night
July 23rd, 2019. 6-9pm cost 40$ + 20$ material fee
@Tidal Art Centre, Lund, BC.
INDIGO dye has been used for thousands of years to dye fabric blue. We will explore a variety of Shibori patterns to tie, sew, fold + clamp fabric to make striking prints on cloth. You will also learn a little history about Indigo as a plant and how to have a successful experience dyeing with it.
Bring some fabric or clothes from your house (natural materials work best)
This is a drop-in workshop, it’s ok if you come late, but try to be there before 7:30 so you have time to get a deep blue.
Wear– clothes that can get dirty
Bring– fabric, rubber gloves, a friend!
<<<<<POSTPONED POSTPONED>>>>>>
Natural Dyeing: Print + Modify
July 27th, 2019. 10am-4pm. Cost 125$
@Tidal Art Centre, Lund, BC.
In this workshop, we will make natural dye and thicken it to use for stenciling and stamping onto cotton, using stencils we make from recycled plastic bag fabric. We will make a variety of colors from plants, and also mordants. Once we have a little pile of samples we will overdye the patterns in Indigo, Madder and Iron. This is going to be a NEW class, which means…lots of fun and endless possibilities.
Bring: Lunch, Notebook, Rubber Gloves + a Friend
REGISTER: HERE
NO REFUNDS
Natural Dyeing: Plant + Principle
June 22nd, 2019. 10am-4pm. Cost 125$
@The Hub in Texada Elementary School, Van Anda, Texada, BC.
In this hands-on workshop, you will create a variety of coloured fabric samples from ancient natural dyes, using the immersion dyeing method. We will discuss which dye plants grow in our region, how and when to harvest them for dyeing and how to prepare protein/cellulose fibres and fabrics to best accept natural dye. The fabrics we will be working within this workshop are cotton, silk, linen, and wool. You will go home with lots of knowledge and the ability to dye clothes, fabric, and yarn on your own using either store-bought natural dyes or ones you have foraged yourself.
REGISTER HERE
Wear – clothes that can get dirty
Bring – lunch, rubber gloves, a friend!
Refund Policy – 75$ credit for future class (within one year) if you cancel within 24 hours of class by e-mail.
Natural Dyes: Print + Paint
June 2nd, 2019 from 10am- 4pm. Cost 125$
@ Megan Dulcie Dill Studio in The Academy of Music 7280 Kemano St, Powell River.
Natural Dyes are amazing and diverse! From the various plants to harvest locally (even in your kitchen) to the variety of colours you can get from just one plant, Natural Dyes are pretty mind-blowing!
This workshop will be an exploration in making and using Natural Dye Extracts to print and paint on fabric. We will use the Natural Dye Extracts on stretched silk with a batik resist, then thicken the extracts so that we can block print, stencil and paint on cotton and linen.
We will also discuss and play with printing with mordants and overdyeing in a dye bath.
Bring– lunch, rubber gloves, a friend!
Indigo Dye + Shibori Techniques
SOLD OUT
June 1st, 2019 from 10am- 4pm. Cost 100$ + 25$ material fee
@ The Arts Building, 464 South Fletcher Way
Gibsons, BC.
Bring– lunch, rubber gloves, a friend!
Indigo Dye + Shibori Techniques
May 25th, 2019 from 10am- 4pm. Cost 125$
@ Megan Dulcie Dill Studio in The Academy of Music 7280 Kemano St, Powell River.
Bring– lunch, rubber gloves, a friend!
Natural Dyeing: Plant + Principle
April 13th, 2019. 10am-4pm. Cost 125$
@ Megan Dulcie Dill Studio in The Academy of Music 7280 Kemano St, Powell River.
In this hands-on workshop, you will create a variety of coloured fabric samples from ancient natural dyes, using the immersion dyeing method. We will discuss which dye plants grow in our region, how and when to harvest them for dyeing and how to prepare protein/cellulose fibres and fabrics to best accept natural dye. The fabrics we will be working with in this workshop are cotton, silk, linen, and wool. You will go home with lots of knowledge and the ability to dye clothes, fabric, and yarn on your own using either store-bought natural dyes or ones you have foraged yourself.
Wear – clothes that can get dirty
Bring – lunch, rubber gloves, a friend!
INDIGO Jamz: Shibori Night
April 10th, 2019. 6-9pm cost 40-60$ sliding scale
@ Megan Dulcie Dill Studio in The Academy of Music 7280 Kemano St, Powell River.
INDIGO dye has been used for thousands of years to dye fabric blue. We will explore a variety of Shibori patterns to tie, sew, fold + clamp fabric to make striking prints on cloth. You will also learn a little history about Indigo as a plant and how to have a successful experience dyeing with it.
Bring some fabric or clothes from your house (natural materials work best)
This is a drop-in workshop, it’s ok if you come late, but try to be there before 7:30 so you have time to get a deep blue.
Total Cost– 40-60$
Wear– clothes that can get dirty
Bring– fabric, rubber gloves, a friend!
Natural Dyeing: Plant + Principle
April 6th, 10am-4pm. Cost 100$ + 25$ material fee
@ The Arts Building, 464 South Fletcher Way
Gibsons, BC.
In this hands-on workshop, you will create a variety of coloured fabric samples from ancient natural dyes, using the immersion dyeing method. We will discuss which dye plants grow in our region, how and when to harvest them for dyeing and how to prepare protein/cellulose fibres and fabrics to best accept natural dye. The fabrics we will be working with in this workshop are cotton, silk, linen, and wool. You will go home with lots of knowledge and the ability to dye clothes, fabric, and yarn on your own using either store-bought natural dyes, or ones you have foraged yourself.
Wear – clothes that can get dirty
Bring – lunch, rubber gloves, a friend!
Free Form 3D Crotchet – Creating Knozlers
February 2nd, 2019 from 2:30-3:30pm Cost 25$
6310 Sycamore St, Townsite Anglican Church, Powell River.
Hosted by The Urban Homesteading School of Powell River
Do you love to crochet, but often find yourself making the same thing?
In this one hour workshop we will work with various shapes and sizes of yarns, different crochet hook sizes and experimental increasing and decreasing to create a one of a kind “knozler”. Your knozler will probably end up being 3 dimensional and remind you of how much fun you had in this workshop. You do not need to know how to read patterns to take this workshop. It is a very fun and playful workshop to help you learn to crochet out of your usual patterns and how to incorporate intuition into your artwork.
Register Here
INDIGO Jamz: Shibori Night
October 15th, 2018 from 6-9pm cost 30-60$ sliding scale
Located at The Academy of Music, 7280 Kemano St. Powell River, BC.
I will also provide thickened INDIGO so you can explore printing/painting with INDIGO.This is a drop-in fun night.
Total Cost– 30-60$ sliding scale
Wear– clothes that can get dirty
Bring– fabric, rubber gloves, a friend!
INDIGO Jamz: Shibori Night
September 19th, 2018 from 6-9pm cost 30-60$ sliding scale
Located at The Academy of Music, 7280 Kemano St. Powell River, BC.
I will also provide thickened INDIGO so you can explore printing/painting with INDIGO.
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This is a drop-in fun night.
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Bring some fabric or clothes from your house (natural materials work best)
or
Purchase fabric or scarves from me.
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Sliding Scale based on amount of fabric dyed.
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Total Cost– 30-60$
Wear– clothes that can get dirty
Bring– fabric, rubber gloves, a friend!
Batik Workshop with Botanical Extracts
November 10 & 11th 2018. Cost 200$ + 100$ material fee.
Class located at The Arts Building, 464 South Fletcher
Gibsons, BC.
In this two day workshop you will learn how to make botanical extracts to use for painting fabric, as well as how batik using various tools to apply the hot wax creating layers of beautiful designs between colors.
We will explore both drawing and stamping with hot wax, and making a color palette from nature.
You will go home with samples of patterns, colours and the knowledge the batik process from start to finish. Each participant will also be given a small batik stretcher to take home.
This course is for anyone who loves to play with fabric and the fibre artist who is interested in working with botanical dyes.
REGISTER HERE: The Arts Building
Indigo Dye + Shibori Techniques
June 10th, 2018 from 10am- 2pm total cost 50$ + 25$ material fee.
Class located at The Arts Building, 464 South Fletcher
Gibsons, BC.
INDIGO dye has been used for thousands of years to dye fabric blue. We will explore a variety of Shibori patterns to tie, sew, fold + clamp fabric to make striking prints on cloth using various types of Indigo Vats.
I will also provide thickened Indigo so you can explore direct application.
Materials will be provided, however, feel free to bring some fabric or clothes from your house and dye them in the various types of INDIGO vats.
Bring– fabric, rubber gloves, a friend!
June 9th, 2018 from 10am- 4pm total cost 125$ + 25$ material fee.
Class located at The Arts Building, 464 South Fletcher
Gibsons, BC.
Indigo dye has been used for thousands of years to dye fabric blue. Indigo is a plant that can be transformed into a dye that provides a vibrant color blue on fabric and yarn.
In this workshop you will learn how to make a couple different Indigo Dye Vats. We will make 2 different vats, one is an organic vat and the other is a strong vat for production dyeing.
You will learn a handful of Shibori patterns to tie, sew, fold + clamp cotton fabric to make striking prints on cloth. You will go home with lots of samples of patterns and the confidence to build your own INDIGO Dye Vat at home.
Bring– fabric, rubber gloves, a friend!
INDIGO Jamz: Shibori Night
May 28st, 2018 from 6-9pm cost 30-60$ sliding scale
Located at the Academy of Music, 7280 Kemano St. Powell River, BC.
I will also provide thickened INDIGO so you can explore printing/painting with INDIGO.
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This is a drop-in fun night.
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Bring some fabric or clothes from your house (natural materials work best)
or
Purchase fabric or scarves from me.
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Sliding Scale based on amount of fabric dyed.
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Total Cost– 30-60$
Wear– clothes that can get dirty
Bring– fabric, rubber gloves, a friend!
INDIGO Jamz: Shibori Night
April 18th, 2018 from 6-9pm cost 30-60$ sliding scale
Located at the Academy of Music, 7280 Kemano St. Powell River, BC.
I will also provide thickened INDIGO so you can explore printing/painting with INDIGO.
.
This is a drop-in fun night.
.
Bring some fabric or clothes from your house (natural materials work best)
or
Purchase fabric or scarves from me.
.
Sliding Scale based on amount of fabric dyed.
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Total Cost– 30-60$
Wear– clothes that can get dirty
Bring– fabric, rubber gloves, a friend!
Exploring Indigo + Natural Dyes
April 7 + 8th, 2018 from 10am- 4pm total cost 200$ + 50$ material fee.
Class located at The Arts Building, 464 South Fletcher
Gibsons, BC.
Come out and learn the magical alchemy of extracting colour from plants to dye various types of fabrics and yarn. In this two day workshop we will explore making a wide range of colours from plants and over-dyeing some of them with Indigo to get blues, greens and purples. We will also experiment with thickened natural dyes to blockprint and silkscreen with. You will leave this workshop with a wealth of knowledge and confidence to dye fabrics in the full spectrum of colours.
This is a beginner to intermediate class level.
PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE
REGISTER: Arts Building
BRING: Notebook, Lunch, a friend
WEAR: Clothes that can get stained
INDIGO Jamz: Shibori Night
March 21st, 2018 from 6-9pm cost 30-60$ sliding scale
Located at the Academy of Music, 7280 Kemano St. Powell River, BC.
I will also provide thickened INDIGO so you can explore printing/painting with INDIGO.
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This is a drop-in fun night.
.
Bring some fabric or clothes from your house and dye them in the various types of INDIGO vats.
or
Purchase fabric or scarves from me.
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Sliding Scale based on amount of fabric dyed.
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Cost– 30-60$
Wear– clothes that can get dirty
Bring– fabric, rubber gloves, a friend!
Indigo Dye + Shibori Techniques
March 17th, 2018 from 10am-4pm. Cost 125$ includes material fee.
Class located at the Academy of Music, 7280 Kemano St. Powell River, BC.
INDIGO dye has been used for thousands of years to dye fabric blue. In this workshop you will learn how to make a couple different Indigo Dye Vats. We will make a 2 different Natural Indigo Dye Vats from banana’s and one method using fructose powder. We will also make ‘the classic’ an Indigo Vat with lye and thiox.
We will explore a variety of Shibori patterns to tie, sew, fold + clamp cotton fabric to make striking prints on cloth. You will go home with lots of samples of patterns and the confidence to build your own INDIGO Dye Vat.
BRING: a piece of clothing/fabric of natural materials, rubber gloves, lunch + a friend!
COST: 125$
REGISTER: Please register one week before workshop, if possible. contact awarholartist@gmail.com
Dyeing Yarn with Natural Dyes
Fiber & Fabric From the Ground Up
9-11am. January 27th, 2018.
Cranberry Community Hall, Powell River, BC
In this class we will explore dyeing yarn with one color, using natural dye extracts to dye a variegated yarn and over dyeing yarn to shift the colors.
You will learn how to prepare (mordant) yarn to absorb the most dye and be light fast and wash fast.
We will talk about choosing the right color palette for your projects, harvesting colors locally, modifying colors with iron, and over dyeing in Indigo to achieve beautiful greens and purples.
No experience necessary. Method is transferable to protein fibre based fabric, such as silk or wool.
Saturday 9:00 – 11:00
Materials fee: $5
REGISTER: here
Indigo + Shibori Techniques
January 20th, 2018 from 10am-4pm. Cost 125$ includes material fee.
Class located at the Academy of Music, 7280 Kemano St. Powell River, BC.
INDIGO dye has been used for thousands of years to dye fabric blue. In this workshop you will learn how to make a couple different Indigo Dye Vats. You will learn how to make a Natural Indigo Dye Vat from banana’s and/or dates, also how to make an Indigo Vat using fructose powder, as well as the classic Indigo Vat with lye and thiox. We will explore a variety of Shibori patterns to tie, sew, fold + clamp cotton fabric to make striking prints on cloth. You will go home with lots of samples of patterns and the confidence to build your own INDIGO Dye Vat.
BRING: a piece of clothing/fabric of natural materials, rubber gloves, lunch + a friend!
COST: 125$
REGISTER: Please register one week before workshop, if possible. contact awarholartist@gmail.com
INDIGO Jam: Shibori Night
December 6th, 2017 from 6-9pm cost 30-60$ sliding scale
Located at the Academy of Music, 7280 Kemano St. Powell River, BC.
Please bring your own fabric/clothes and gloves.
Silk Scarves and fabric will be available to purchase
Natural Dyeing: Indigo and Shibori Techniques
October 28th, 2017 from 10am- 4pm total cost 125$ + 25$ material fee.
Class located at The Arts Building, 464 South Fletcher
Gibsons, BC.
INDIGO dye has been used for thousands of years to dye fabric blue. In this workshop you will learn how to make an Indigo Dye Vat to dye natural materials. We will explore a variety of Shibori patterns to tie, sew, fold + clamp cotton fabric to make striking prints on cloth. You will go home with lots of samples of patterns and the confidence to build your own INDIGO Dye Vat.
BRING: a piece of clothing/fabric of natural materials, rubber gloves, lunch + a friend!
WEAR: Clothes that can get dirty
COST: 125$ + 25$ material fee
REGISTER: Please register one week before class, if possible. Register here
Class registration is open until 24 hours prior to the start of the event. Register and pay ahead to reserve your spot. Cash and cheque are accepted via our secure dropbox, credit card payments are done through PayPal but you do not need a PayPal account to use it.
Indigo + Shibori Techniques
October 22nd, 2017 from 10am-4pm. Cost 125$ includes material fee.
Class located at the Academy of Music, 7280 Kemano St. Powell River, BC.
INDIGO dye has been used for thousands of years to dye fabric blue. In this workshop you will learn how to make a couple different Indigo Dye Vats. You will learn how to make a Natural Indigo Dye Vat from banana’s and/or dates, also how to make an Indigo Vat using fructose powder, as well as the classic Indigo Vat with lye and thiox. We will explore a variety of Shibori patterns to tie, sew, fold + clamp cotton fabric to make striking prints on cloth. You will go home with lots of samples of patterns and the confidence to build your own INDIGO Dye Vat.
BRING: a piece of clothing/fabric of natural materials, rubber gloves, lunch + a friend!
COST: 125$
REGISTER: Please register one week before workshop, if possible. contact awarholartist@gmail.com
Printing with Natural Thickened Dyes
October 14 & 15th, 2017 from 10am-3pm total cost 200$ + 50$ material fee.
Class located at The Arts Building, 464 South Fletcher
Gibsons, BC.
Natural Dyes are amazing and diverse. From the various plants to harvest, to the variety of colours you can get from just one plant, Natural Dyes are pretty mind blowing! In this workshop we’re going to explore another exciting way to use Natural Dyes. Mixing natural plant powders with natural dye extracts to thicken the dyes so that we can stamp, stencil and silkscreen with them.
The class will run through how to best prepare your cloth to accept dye and keep the dye through washing and sunlight, mordanting, then we will make Natural Dye Extracts and thicken them so that we can explore printing on fabric using stamps, stencils and silkscreens.
No experience in Natural Dyeing Required.
Cost: 200$ + 50$ material fee
Bring; a lunch, rubber gloves and wear clothes than can get dirty.
REGISTER: here
Class registration is open until 24 hours prior to the start of the event. Register ahead and pay by cash or cheque left in our secure dropbox or pay online by credit card . Credit card transactions are done through PayPal but you do not need a PayPal account to use it.
Indigo + Shibori Techniques
July 8th, 2017 from 10am-4pm. Cost 125$ includes material fee.
Class located at the Academy of Music, 7280 Kemano St. Powell River, BC.
INDIGO dye has been used for thousands of years to dye fabric blue. In this workshop you will learn how to make a Natural Indigo Dye Vat using the fructose method. We will explore various Shibori patterns to tie, sew, fold + clamp cotton fabric to make striking prints on cloth. You will go home with lots of samples of patterns and the confidence to build your own Natural INDIGO Dye Vat.
BRING: a piece of clothing/fabric of natural materials, rubber gloves, lunch + a friend!
WEAR: Clothes that can get dirty
COST: 125$ materials included
REGISTER: ASAP with payment to awarholartist@gmailcom
Limited spaces available
Indigo Dye and Shibori Techniques
June 17th, 2017 from 10am-4pm total cost 125$ includes material fee.
Class located at the Academy of Music, 7280 Kemano St. Powell River, BC.
Dyeing cotton with Indigo is just plain magic. In this workshop we’ll look at different traditional Shibori patterns to tie, sew and fold into fabric to make striking prints on cloth. We’ll make a few Indigo Vats and try different Shibori patterns on cotton. You’ll go home with lots of samples of patterns and the confidence to build your own Indigo Vat this summer. Feel free to bring one article of clothing. Bring rubber gloves, a lunch + a friend! There are limited spaces available.
Please register by sending me an e-mail and paying the total cost of the workshop.
awarholartist@gmail.com
Printing with Natural Thickened Dyes
May 6th, 2017 from 10am-4pm total cost 125$ includes material fee.
Class located at the Academy of Music, 7280 Kemano St. Powell River, BC.
Natural Dyes are amazing and diverse! From the various plants to harvest, to the variety of colours you can get from just one plant, Natural Dyes are pretty mind blowing! In this workshop we’re going to explore another mind blowing way to use Natural Dyes. We’re going to use natural plant powders to thicken the dyes so that we can stamp, stencil and silkscreen with them.
We will start the class with how to best prepare your cloth to accept dye and keep the dye through washing and sunlight. Then we will make Natural Dye Extracts, thicken them and explore printing on fabric using stamps, stencils and silkscreens. We will also discuss printing with mordants and over dyeing in a dye bath.
The cost of the course will be 125$. This will cover all your materials. Bring a lunch, rubber gloves and wear clothes than can get dirty.
There are limited spaces available.
Please register by sending me an e-mail and paying the total cost of the workshop.
awarholartist@gmail.com
Natural Dyeing: Plant + Principle
May 20 + May 21st 2:30-6pm
@ The Arts Building in Gibson’s, BC
In this two-day workshop you will learn what natural dye plants grow in our region, how and when to harvest them for dyeing, a brief history on plants used to create vibrant lightfast colours, how to prepare protein/cellulose fibres and fabrics to accept the most colour from natural dyes (mordanting), and how to make a natural dye bath to use for immersion dyeing. We will work on various fabrics and fleece.
Please bring a book to take notes, a pair of rubber gloves, clothes that can get dirty and a snack.
Dates: May 20 & 21 2017
Times: 2:30pm – 6pm
Cost: $150 + Material Fee of $25
Instructor: Amber Friedman
Questions? Email us at theartsbuilding@gmail.com.
Class registration is open until 48 hours prior to the start of the event. Register today by cheque or credit card using the form below to reserve your spot. (Credit card transactions are done through PayPal but you do not need a PayPal account to use it.
Stamp Making & Printing on Paper + Cloth
In this fun, informative, hands-on workshop we will explore different ways to make your own stamps out of erasers, potatoes and recycled materials. If you enjoy working with paper or fabric, learning how to make and print with stamps can add great variety to your work. Lino Cutters will be provided; however, if you own one, please bring it to the class.
Amber Friedman Wed, Mar 8; 6–9pm $39 + materials $10 +GST
Bookbinding 101
In this hands-on, fun class you will learn the basic bookbinding stitch. We will be making books using a variety of recycled paper bags, paper, and other materials. We will make lots of small books that you can use for recipes, lists, poems, quotations and letters. Materials list will be available at registration.
Amber Friedman Wed, Feb 22; 6 – 9pm 39$ + GST
REGISTER: Call 604.485.2878 or 1.877.888.8890
Drop by 100 – 7085 Nootka Street, Powell River
Online pr.viu.ca
Printing with Thickened Natural Dyes
Come out and learn how to make natural dyes into a thick paste to print with stencils, silkscreens and stamps.We will make a couple different colours in class and print on cotton. Lots of information and FUN! I will be teaching full day workshop on this topic, May 6th, 2017.
Amber Friedman Wed, Feb 15; 6 – 9pm $39 + $10 Material Fee +GST
REGISTER: Call 604.485.2878 or 1.877.888.8890
Drop by 100 – 7085 Nootka Street, Powell River
Online pr.viu.ca
Screen Printing on Fabric
Learn how to make an image into a silk screen and print it onto fabric. I will explain how silkscreens can be made and then demonstrate printing on fabric. We will talk about various mediums to use to print on fabric for lasting results. Everyone will have a chance to make something, and go home with a patch-size screen print.
January 28, 2017 9:00 – 10:30am
THIS CLASS IS FULL!
Materials Fee: $5 provides a take-home screen-printed patch
May 14th, 2016 from 10am-4pm total cost 125$ includes material fee.
Join local artist Amber Friedman, for a day of exploring Natural Dye Plants + Principles
In this course we will be learning;
Different dye plants to use to create a wide range of colour
What natural dye plants grow in our region, how and when to harvest them for dyeing
How to prepare protein/cellulose fibres and fabrics to accept the most colour from natural dyes (mordanting)
How to make a natural dye bath to use for immersion dyeing
The course will be on May 14 from 10am-4pm with a short break for lunch.
The course will be held at the Academy of Music Art Studio on Kemano and Manson in Powell River, BC.
Please bring a book to take notes, a pair of rubber gloves, clothes that can get dirty and your lunch.
The cost of the course will be 125$. This will cover all your materials.
There is limited spaces available.
Please register by sending me an e-mail and paying the total cost of the workshop by mail or money transfer.
Amber Friedman
Awarholartist@gmail.com
March 23rd, 6 pm to 9 pm, VIU Powell River
Workshop – ‘Exploring Surface Design Techniques’
Registration Fee: $35
Instructors: Amber Friedman, Wendy Drummond
Description:
This workshop provides a variety of embellishing and decorating techniques for a multitude of fibres and fabrics. Engaging with Surface Design Fibre Artists this session will continue to build on the Febru
ary session of ‘Make Do and Mend’ using stenciling, stamping, needle-felting, and hand-stitching to extend the use of your clothing and create unique, personalized wearable art!
February 13th 2-3:30, 2016. This Wonderful Class is FULL. i am looking forward to it
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