Join textile artist Amanda Donohue to learn about the traditional and beautiful art of shibori and indigo dyeing. In this workshop you will create your own linen scarf, which you can gift (or just keep for yourself!), plus a small sample piece suitable for framing or combining into some other project.
Shibori dyeing is a way of making patterns on fabric by exposing only some portions of the fabric to dye. Tie, pinch, fold, concertina, clamp and stitch your fabric before dyeing it to create your own unique piece. This workshop is a great opportunity to experience this ancient handmade process and have fun learning how to continue these traditional crafts.
The workshop will include a brief introduction to Shibori Dying during which you will discover different ways to bind and tie your fabric. Once this is completed you will dye your pieces - soaking, dyeing, oxidising and rinsing.
All materials and equipment are provided and there will be plenty of examples available as inspiration.
About Amanda Donohue
Amanda Donohue works as both a textile artist and printmaker. Amanda's printmaking and textile works are informed by multiple themes; the environment and in particular water, the domestic and popular culture. Amanda investigates these themes and images in connection to her own personal history. With a BA in Visual Arts (Honours in Printmaking) from the University of Sydney, Amanda has over 20 years experience. Amanda's work is collected in galleries throughout Australia and she exhibits regularly.
Workshop Schedule
This workshop will be held on Sunday 13th November from 2pm to 4.30pm.
What you get:
Detailed instruction from an experienced textile artist
All materials including dyes, linen scarf and sample test piece.
tea, coffee and afternoon tea What to bring: A water bottle
Your creative self!
Detailed instruction from an experienced textile artist
All materials including dyes, linen scarf and sample test piece.
tea, coffee and afternoon tea What to bring: A water bottle
Your creative self!
About Amanda Donohue
Amanda Donohue works as both a textile artist and printmaker. Amanda's printmaking and textile works are informed by multiple themes; the environment and in particular water, the domestic and popular culture. Amanda investigates these themes and images in connection to her own personal history. With a BA in Visual Arts (Honours in Printmaking) from the University of Sydney, Amanda has over 20 years experience. Amanda's work is collected in galleries throughout Australia and she exhibits regularly.
Amanda Donohue works as both a textile artist and printmaker. Amanda's printmaking and textile works are informed by multiple themes; the environment and in particular water, the domestic and popular culture. Amanda investigates these themes and images in connection to her own personal history. With a BA in Visual Arts (Honours in Printmaking) from the University of Sydney, Amanda has over 20 years experience. Amanda's work is collected in galleries throughout Australia and she exhibits regularly.