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WildCraft Studio

April 22 + 23
Portland, OR

Two days of play, patterns, and plants!

On day 1, we’ll start with a few exercises on paper to get our ideas flowing. Next, we’ll move on to exploring patterns on fabric by painting, stamping, and stenciling with thickened mordants. One day 2, we’ll bring our patterned fabrics to life using a range of natural dyes including pomegranate, cutch, madder, lac, and weld. Students will leave a small library of mordant/dye samples and a handful of patterned and dyed pieces. Most importantly, they’ll also have new ideas, inspiration, and the knowledge to continue their natural dye and pattern experiments at home.

Open to students of all levels

Shakerag Workshops

June 18–24
Sewanee, TN

Explore the wonders of mordant printing!

In this class we will use daily prompts and pattern play as an entry point into designing original, multi-layered screens. From there, we will print our designs onto cloth using a range of thickened mordants. Next, we will prepare classic dyes like pomegranate, cutch, madder, cochineal, and weld, and we will then see our hard work and ideas blossom as our printed textiles take on multiple shades in a single dye pot. Participants can expect to leave with a foundation of screen printing and natural dyeing skills and a small collection of samples and finished pieces.

All experience levels welcome