Open Studio 1 (Dye Barn): Printing, Dyeing & Surface Design
Dyeing with rust and tannins
With Samantha Verrone
Rust dyeing challenges traditional ideas about beauty and decoration. The unique results of blending corrosion and construction, using antiquated objects that may have sentimental value, incorporating memory and nostalgia with design all contribute to the fascination of rust dyeing. The marks made by natural dyestuffs change over time, with wear and use, sometimes fading and always developing a unique patina. Bring your spirit of improvisation and curiosity. Prepare to unwrap many surprises and enjoy the journey. will visually transform into handmade learning resources, wearable art, seasonal samples, creative supplies, and unique ideas!
Poured Fluid Acrylic
With Sue Garrett
Sue has a background in architecture and has worked in multiple art mediums including sculpting, painting and photography. She loves art and working with colors. Sue will be demonstrating poured acrylic paints. Students can try their hand at the art type where diluted acrylic paints are poured and various mixing, pouring and swiping techniques are used to create cell structures and patterns.
Natural Dyeing a Rainbow from the Garden
With Jude Hsiang
Dye yarn, dye fabric...learn the pleasures of drawing color from your garden and then shifting those colors to suit your mood and your project. Master Gardener Jude will share her 40+ years of experience and expertise.
Cyano Type Printing on Fabric
With Paula Cochran
Paula will be teaching students how to create Prussian Blue Monochromatic Prints – the fun process of creating material to frame or for use for sewing projects from material, garden plants and the sun. A retired journalist and photographer, Paula loves dabbling in many artforms including paper collage, watercolor, dying and bookmaking.