Dotty writes:
Attention Northwind Quilters!
Net Loft Fiber & Friends: FIsherFolk is coming. A weeklong event celebrating the connections between fishing and the FiberArts.
There will be some workshops that quilters may be interested in attending.
1. Color Theory for Textiles One Day Session Friday, July 1
Instructor:
Terri Stavig (tsdillydally81@gmail.com)
Many of us
find ourselves intimidated and confused by color. We often lack the confidence to use color in
our textile pursuits. This class is designed to give participants an academic
and practical color experience that will build their confidence in using the
principles of color in all areas of their textile filled lives. During this
six-hour class, students will explore and create the following Color Theory
concepts:
• The Color Wheel
• Color Shades, Tints and Tones
• The Science of Color Combinations
• Neutrals and Their Affect on Color
• Color Analysis
Students should bring to class multiple
samples of textiles and fibers that appeal to them for analysis during class.
Participants will
spend the entire day immersed in color by creating their own color handbook.
This handbook will serve as a reference for current and future textile
experiences.
Length: 1 day (6 hours)
Cost: $100.00 Class fee includes lunch and dyeing supplies
2. Color of Cordova: Natural Dyes on Fabric and Wool Two Day Session Saturday & Sunday, Juily 2-3
This would be great for quilters both the fabric and for creating naturally dyed wool FABRIC for wool applique.
This class will journey outdoors to collect and dye
with a variety of local plants in and around Cordova and discover what colors
they produce. The options include windfall, common flowers, ferns and pine
cones – the list goes on! Responsible gathering will be discussed and
encouraged. In addition, we will experiment with the ancient traditional dyes
such as cochineal insects, madder root, osage sawdust and walnut hulls to
complete our color wheel. On the second day, we will dip our dyed fabrics
into indigo and experience over-dyeing to create even more beautiful
colors. Students will receive information about common dye plants plus
recipes and procedures for naturally dyeing at home and setting up and using an
indigo vat. All fabric will be provided and are enough for a small
project. As a bonus, Kathy will also be covering dyeing on yarn for those
interested.
Please dress for outdoor activities and bring a gathering bag or bucket,
garden gloves and a pair of clippers or scissors.
Length: 2 days (12 hours)
Cost: $250.00 Class fee includes lunch and dyeing supplies.
Cost: $250.00 Class fee includes lunch and dyeing supplies.
3. Natural Dyes - Indigo Blues: The Fisherman's Colorway One Day Session - Tuesday
June 28
Indigo refers both to the blue pigment used as a dye and to indigo plants of the genus Indigofera. Indigo dye has been used for thousands of years by civilizations all over the world to dye fabric blue. It has been the most famous and most widely used natural dye throughout history. This workshop will explore the basic principles of Indigo Dyeing. (build a vat, balance, dip)
Length: 1 day (6 hours)
Cost: $125.00 Class fee includes lunch and dyeing supplies.
Cost: $125.00 Class fee includes lunch and dyeing supplies.
4. Tuesday Evening 7 pm.
Kathy Hattori will be at the Cordova Center for a drop in town indigo dye. We will have more information on this available as we get closer, but you would be able to bring a small piece of cotton fabric to dip in the indigo pot. I thought this would also be great to overdye a pice of grey or natural wool fabric for a unique indigo fabric swatch. First thing that cam to my mind was dyeing a swatch to wool applique blueberries!
This is a complimentary dip and follows an all day indigo class that day.
There are still opportunities available for volunteering which can reduce the cost of your registration.
Please contact Dotty Widmann at The Net Loft for any further questions.
Thank you!!
Dotty Widmann
The Net Loft
Traditional Handcrafts
140 Adams Avenue
PO Box 880
Cordova, Alaska 99574
...by the beautiful shores of Prince William Sound
"Follow the fish, Follow the knitting."
