Recommended Reading: Imprints on Cloth
Imprints on Cloth is a beautiful book that pays tribute to the rich textile traditions of the vibrant Miao people. Tucked away in the serene mountainous province of Guizhou (southwest … Continue reading
Maintaining and Troubleshooting an Organic Indigo Vat with Catharine Ellis
Originally posted on Natural Dye Workshop with Michel Garcia and Sustainable Dye Practice:
Catharine Ellis, Jacquard woven shibori, indigo dyed Sometime ago Yoshiko asked me to occasionally provide some useful…
Boro Workshop at Richmond
Last Saturday saw the conclusion of Yoshiko Wada‘s Boro workshops at the Richmond Art Center, where 20 eager participants had the unique opportunity to learn the history of boro, practice … Continue reading
WSN India: Yoshiko Wada in New Delhi – Workshop and Lectures
Good Morning from Delhi! Here’s a quick announcement about a workshop and lecture happening next week! 04 & 05 March, 2015 New Delhi, India On March 4th, Yoshiko Wada will … Continue reading
Michel Garcia Workshops in Holland at Studio Zijdelings!
For those of you in the area, please read more about THREE workshops Michel Garcia will be teaching this August in Tilburg. Workshop 1: Printing on Cotton with Natural Dyes … Continue reading
Barbara Shapiro to Represent Craft of Textiles at De Young Museum
This May, WSN Member Barbara Shapiro will be representing the Craft of Textiles in The Artists Speak about Contemporary Craft, an illustrated lecture and panel discussion of the 5 media represented … Continue reading
Bay Area: Yoshiko Wada at UC Botanical Gardens
Film Viewing and a 1,2,3, Indigo vat demonstration with Slow Fiber Studios – Yoshiko Wada Tuesday, March 18 6:30pm – 8pm $15, $10 members, more information here As part of … Continue reading
Norfolk, UK: Indigo Shibori with Jane Callender
Indigo Shibori Weekend Workshop – Working shibori with indigo and some indigo discharge techniques – also their 3 dimensional equivalents. August 19th – 23rd Summer School – Indigo in combination with a … Continue reading
Gallery Show: Resisting Blue ( Paddington, New South Wales)
“Her work reveals a passion for pattern manifest through shibori techniques, and as a stitch specialist her focus has been on motif construction and pattern rhythms.” This month, WSN Member … Continue reading
Shibori & Indigo (TAC Brooklyn, May1-22)
Only 6 seats left in the upcoming MAY series on Shibori & Indigo at the Textile Arts Center in Brooklyn. This popular class is led by Katrin Reifeiss-Helmick. www.katrinreifeiss.com May 1-22 … Continue reading
Michel Garcia hits the Netherlands! 3-day workshop intensive (Aug 27-29,Tilburg)
You really want to take a class with Michel. Trust us. Really. GO. And if you’re in/near the Netherlands, here’s your chance. Natural Dyeing Workshop : an intriguing mix of secrets … Continue reading
3-Day workshop w/ Joan Morris (July 27-29, NH)
“3 Vats – 3Days – 10 Ways” LongRidge Farm, Westmoreland, NH 10 pole-wrapped resist techniques, taught over the course of 3 days, using indigo and woad. A 3-day workshop focusing on … Continue reading
World Shibori Network 