Yoshiko Wada honored with the 2016 George Hewitt Myers Award
In November 2016, The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum will present WSN President Yoshiko I. Wada with the George Hewitt Myers Award in recognition of her lifetime achievements in advancing … Continue reading
Workshop Wrap Up :: 2D to 3 D – Shibori and Sublimation Printing
At the Slow Fiber Studio workshop held over the last weekend, students had the unique opportunity to try several transformative techniques that combine shibori and sublimation printing. Dye-sublimation printing is a process … Continue reading
SFS Talks :: A Portrait of Oaxacan Textiles
Eric Mindling explores Mexican textile traditions in this latest talk at Slow Fiber Studios. Discussing textiles, field work and photography, Eric will take us on a visual journey showcasing ancient, living civilizations and cultures in … Continue reading
Workshop: 2D to 3D – Folding, Pleating, Sublimation Printing on Polyester
Learn techniques for folding and printing polyester that fashion designer Issey Miyake has explored in his work! Date: 19, 20 March 2016 | 10am to 4pm Location: 1825, 8th Street, … Continue reading
Reflections on the Bay Area: Meeting Yoshiko’s community
One of our newer WSN members, Melissa D’Agostino paid us a visit when she was in the Bay Area. Today, we share her recollection of this visit (printed verbatim from her note). Team … Continue reading
Call for Entry – New Beat: International Student Competition in Wearable Art
The Fashion Gallery, and the Institute of Textiles & Clothing, at the The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in partnership with 10iss are glad to announce that New Beat, an International Student Competition in … Continue reading
Lecture: Sustainable Practice in Natural Dyes with Yoshiko Wada
Textile scholar, producer of the 3-DVD series “Natural Dye workshop with Michel Garcia using sustainable methods” and President of WSN, Ms. Yoshiko I. Wada will be talking about sustainable practices in natural dyeing, … Continue reading
SFS Events: Lanii Pop up Shop and Talk
Anna Michelle Ruelas from Oaxaca, Mexico will discuss local Mexican craftsmanship and artisanal processes at Slow Fiber Studios, this January. Where: 696 Hilldale Ave, Berkeley, California When: 23 January Timing: 1o:00 – 17:00 Registration … Continue reading
Happy holidays and hello from China.
WSN President, Yoshiko Wada is currently at Jin Ze Art Centre, outside of Shanghai, busy with preparations for the upcoming Japanese Quartet Workshop… She took time to write a note that captures key … Continue reading
SFS Shop: Cochineal and Choshi
We are pleased offer natural cochineal procured from Oaxaca, Mexico through Slow Fiber Studios Shop. Cochineal has been used historically in the Americas for centuries and some of it’s earliest … Continue reading
Workshop: Japanese Quartet Workshops, Jin Ze Art Centre, Shanghai
Slow Fiber Studios (a program of WSN) is offering a rare opportunity to work with four Japanese masters at the iconic Jinze Art Centre, near Shanghai, China from 24 Dec … Continue reading
Workshop: Colors of the Americas >> Cochineal Workshop, with Yoshiko I. Wada
Textile scholar, author and President of WSN, Ms. Yoshiko I. Wada will be teaching a natural dye workshop using cochineal, at the lovely University of California Botanical Garden. Date: October … Continue reading
World Shibori Network 