Discharge Shibori Dyeing

Discharge Shibori Dyeing

Adult Intensive | This class has been canceled

1812 West Main Street Richmond, VA 23220 United States

Fiber

All Levels

3/30/2019-3/31/2019

10:00 AM-4:00 PM EDT on Sun Sat

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$120.00

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Learn to combine a discharging chemical and ancient, Japanese tie-dye techniques to pattern cotton fabric, a silk scarf and a t-shirt. You’ll start with solid color and end up with unique designs.

  • This weekend workshop runs from 10 AM - 4 PM, both Saturday and Sunday.
  • A lunch break will be provided. Students are encouraged to bring a bag lunch.
  • Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
  • All materials are provided; participants will get a portion of dischargeable cotton fabric, silk scarf and t-shirt. Bring a pair of rubber dishwashing style rubber gloves and wear "studio" clothes; the chemicals used in this class will stain clothing.
Pfaff, Julia

A recent receipt of a Professional Artist Fellowship from the Virginia Museum of Fine Art and with an undergraduate degree in art history and a MFA in textiles, Julia has been quilting her entire life. She is a studio artist and has successfully turned a family tradition into a contemporary art form. She teaches at both the community and college level. Julia’s hand dyed and printed quilts have been exhibited extensively and can be found in numerous national publications and collections. During class you can ask her about working in Egypt, Greece, and Jordan as an archaeological technical artist. Website: http://juliapfaffquilt.blogspot.com/ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PRAGMATAbyJulia