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On-line registration for this course is now full. For availability or to be added to the wait list please contact our store at 1 604 669 3939. Introduction to Dyes
Through a series of complete hands-on projects, students will be guided through the dye process and will gain an understanding of scouring, assists, and resists. They will also learn the advantages and strengths of the different dye types such as fibre-reactive, acid, and natural dyes. A key component of this workshop will survey the different types of fabrics, and special consideration will be given to the understanding of natural fibres. On completion of the course, students will have created a reference binder containing samples dyed by their own hand. In addition, they will have an invaluable collection of recipes, design techniques, and tips. Most importantly they will have the understanding and confidence necessary to approach almost any dye project. Anne Babchuk Anne Babchuk has been the co-ordinator and resident instructor for the Maiwa Textile Workshops for the past thirteen years. She has taught classes in a wide range of traditional and contemporary surface design processes. Some specialties are: indigo dyeing, shibori, the complex cloth, garment dyeing, katazome, block printing, and silkscreen printing. Anne has experience running a home-based textile business and being a self-employed artisan. Currently she archives and maintains the Maiwa textile collection and library. She is also a trustee with the Maiwa Foundation.
© Maiwa Handprints Ltd. 2008.
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This intensive three-day workshop is the perfect entry into the fascinating art of achieving colour on fabric. It is designed to be a clear and thorough introduction to the (sometimes intimidating) world of dye types and procedures.