In this two-day intensive workshop, students will explore the art of indigo dyeing. On Saturday, a brief lecture will cover some of the history and cultural context of indigo. Students will also learn how to make an indigo vat and see demonstrations of a variety of Shibori folding and pattern making techniques. Sunday focuses on resist dyeing with the prepared fabrics and students will learn tips on caring for your dyed pieces at home. Students will leave with their own uniquely dyed napkins. Perfect for beginners and those curious about textile arts.
Prerequisite: None. Must be 18+ years or older at the start of class.
Bring to class: Bring your preferred method of note-taking; all other materials provided. Wear closed-toed shoes, clothes you don't mind getting messy, and tie back long hair.
Instructor Bio: Jasmine Narkita Wiley is an artist, writer, and scholar who works across disciplines. Her research explore temporarily, lineage, and repair from a textiles, craft, and critical theory framework. Her work has been exhibited at ICA San Francisco, Pratt Institute, MCA Denver, and Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, among others. She earned her MA in Arts Politics from Tisch School of the Arts, NYU in 2022 and is currently a dual degree Visual Critical Studies/MFA Fine Arts candidate at the California College of the Arts in San Francisco.
Instagram: @jasminenarkitawiley
Website:
https://www.jasminenarkitawiley.com
$295.
Presented by California College of the Arts - Youth Programs & Continuing Education.