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Workshops
2007 Workshops are now over. This page remains up for reference and to give an indication of symposium content. 
Natural Dyes Throughout the world dyeing is practised with its own ceremonies, lore, and traditions. To this day, natural dyeing retains the same air of mystery and exotic intrigue that has compelled artists and craftspeople for centuries.  Charllotte Kwon’s passionate study of natural dyeing techniques has led her to visit and work with cultures around the world. In this workshop she shares her vast knowledge of natural dye history and use. In addition Charllotte offers insight into her own in-studio processes and demonstrates how to get the most from a range of dyes and fabrics. The student will obtain a good technical understanding of the mordanting processes and the varied uses of ancient natural dyes (indigo, cochineal, madder, fustic, and many others). Gorgeous Turkey reds, indigo blues, and Indian yellows are just a few of the colours achieved as students work on cotton, silks, wools, and linen. The full spectrum of more than 80 rich earth colours dyed in class will form a source book for each student. These source books are a great inspiration and reference for years to come. Students will also complete several natural dye projects. Previous dyeing experience is an asset in this class, but the enthusiastic novice is welcome. Charllotte Kwon Charllotte Kwon is the owner of Maiwa Handprints Ltd., Director of the Maiwa Foundation, author, and documentary filmmaker. A highly energized and dynamic presence, Charllotte travels to India three times each year with additional trips to other countries to supplement her ongoing natural dye and textile research. Bibliography:
Charllotte also presents with Mahesh Dosaya the lecture: Waiting for the Monsoon: Slow Clothes in India.
© Maiwa Handprints Ltd. 2007.
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