Indigo
Indigo dyed wool strips. Introduction to Indigo Dyeing begins February 15th, this class is self paced. Cost $75 USD plus $29.95 subscription fee to The Natural Surface!
I'm teaching an online basic introduction to indigo starting February 14th at the Natural Surface (which is now $29.95 a year to be a member) http://naturaldyeing.ning.com I will be teaching both the instant indigo vat, and the standard chemical reduction indigo vats. Cost for the class is $75 USD.
New Workshops for Spring
I will be offering online classes once again starting this spring on my network The Natural Surface I will be announcing more classes as I get them organized!
Natural Dyeing Color Wheel Workshop
If you wanted to learn how to make a color wheel with natural dyes then you will want to take this eClass!
Mad about Madder eClass
I am also reoffering my Madder Root eClass this spring, this time I've expanded what students will be doing in this class.
Natural Dyeing Color Wheel Workshop
If you wanted to learn how to make a color wheel with natural dyes then you will want to take this eClass!
Mad about Madder eClass
I am also reoffering my Madder Root eClass this spring, this time I've expanded what students will be doing in this class.
Fabric Painting Workshop May 8th, 2010
Mixed Media Painting Workshop
Spend the afternoon trying a variety of techniques using paint!
In this workshop students will learn how to combine various wet materials to create a painting. Students will work with acrylics, water color media, emulsions, opaque pens, papers, etc. This is a great opportunity to try some new techniques and media without having to committ to a six week class!
The class will be held Fisher Art Center in Marshalltown, IA
In this workshop students will learn how to combine various wet materials to create a painting. Students will work with acrylics, water color media, emulsions, opaque pens, papers, etc. This is a great opportunity to try some new techniques and media without having to committ to a six week class!
The class will be held Fisher Art Center in Marshalltown, IA
Western Teaching Tour
This coming fall John and I will be doing a four week tour of the west! During this time, from September 16th through October 10th, I have several workshops scheduled, if you would like to host me for a one to three day workshop during this time please let me know as I would love to add your guild, organization, school, etc., to my schedule!
I can be reached at prairiefibers@hotmail.com or 515-232-0912 for additional information regarding classes, workshops, or speaking engagements, etc.
I can be reached at prairiefibers@hotmail.com or 515-232-0912 for additional information regarding classes, workshops, or speaking engagements, etc.
Image Transfer Workshop Prep
Image Transfer Workshop
Image Transfer Workshop
When: March 27th 12:00-3:00 pm
Where: Fisher Art Center, Marshalltown, IA
What: Students will learn some simple image transfer and photo emulsion techniques.
Students will create a simple journal using these techniques.
When: March 27th 12:00-3:00 pm
Where: Fisher Art Center, Marshalltown, IA
What: Students will learn some simple image transfer and photo emulsion techniques.
Students will create a simple journal using these techniques.
Osage Orange Dyed Fabric
I found this pic in my files it was from 2002 when I taught in Cincinnati for the weaving guild there. The yellow fabrics and yarns were stunning hanging on the line under the large trees.
I have Osage Orange Sawdust available here http://prairiefibers.etsy.com/
I have Osage Orange Sawdust available here http://prairiefibers.etsy.com/