Date: Mar. 31, 2023
Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Agi Hall
More Info: max 12 participants
Contact: Yarrow Koontz
Tickets: $80
Yarrow is an artist who likes to work with textiles and has been working with natural dyes for the last 4 years. She holds a BFA from Emily Carr and a Fashion Arts Cert. from VCC. She has been learning about natural dyes, tannins and mordants from the Maiwa School of textiles since 2015.
Participants will learn some of the shape-resist dye techniques called Shibori in Japan, Adire in Africa and Bandhani in India in a natural indigo vat. They will also learn some of the history of this dye plant and its importance today. The participants will go home with a beautiful organic cotton mull scarf and knowledge to continue the creative process at home.
Participant under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets:
You must register in advance for all workshops and events. Workshops have limited space – spots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. A waiting list will be kept for workshops that are full. Register early – don’t be disappointed!
Registration for GAC members begins on March 13th.
Registration for the public begins on March 14th.
For assistance, email iota@artsgabriola.ca
