Textiles + Fiber

  • Class Name
    Instructor
    Class Date
    Class Time

  • Shibori & Indigo Dyeing • 132W50

    Workshop / 4 sessions / Sat / Jun 22- Jul 13 / 10-1pm This class combines classical and innovative modern methods of tie–dye with the magical qualities of indigo dye. Basics of traditional and contemporary styles and techniques are covered and sampling and experime...

    Gail Toma  
    Jun. 22-Jul. 13
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    Sat 10am-1pm Past_exhib_class_full

  • 8 Ceremonial Methods of Dyeing and Weaving • 132W49

    Workshop / 4 sessions / 1st Sundays of the Month / Jun2, Jul 7, Aug 4 and Sep 1 / 9am–4pm Textile artist Akihiko Izukura’s philosophy of “compassion for life” and “zero waste” provides the foundation for his art. After researching the history of...

    Akihiko Izukura  
    Jun. 2-Sep. 1
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    Sun 9am-4pm Past_exhib_123w74

  • Lauhala • 132W46

    Workshop / 6 sessions / Wed / May 22- Jun 26 / 6–9pm Lauhala weaving is a treasured craft of Hawaiian culture. Mathematical and creative, weaving teaches students patience. Instruction includes the history of lauhala, the preparation of hala leaves (cleaning, softe...

    Wendy Kamai  
    May. 22-Jun. 26
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    Wed 6-9pm Past_exhib_class_canceled

  • Independent Weaving

    Class / 14 sessions / Tue / May 21–Aug 20 / 6-9pm Floor looms are available for weavers. There is no formal instruction but beginners can expect help from volunteers. Participants must provide their own materials. For beginners, a $15 materials fee paid to the inst...

    Carol Lerseth  
    May. 21-Aug. 20
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    Tue 6-9pm Past_exhib_clerseth_466x300

  • The Art of Hand Felting Wool • 132A44

    Class / 14 sessions / Mon / May 20–Aug 26 / 6-9pm Explore the functional, sculptural, and fine art possibilities of hand felting wool! Learn wet– and needle–felting techniques and create durable messenger bags, murals, jewelry, lidded vessels, animal sc...

    Liza Hamilton  
    May. 20-Aug. 26
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    Mon 6-9pm Past_exhib_liza_needlfelting_09_466x300

  • Natural Dyes •132W48

    Workshop / 5 sessions / Sat / Aug 3-31 / 10am-1pm Students develop a basic palette of vat colors from natural sources—cochineal, madder, and lac for reds; weld for yellow; and indigo for blue. Secondary colors can be mixed. Itajime (clamped) and shibori (binding, c...

    Darius Homayounpour  
    Aug. 3-Aug. 31
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    Sat 10am-1pm Past_exhib_darius_shiboro_02_466x300

  • Lauhala • 132W47

    Workshop / 6 sessions / Wed / Jul 10- Aug 14/ 6-9pm Lauhala weaving is a treasured craft of Hawaiian culture. Mathematical and creative, weaving teaches students patience. Instruction includes the history of lauhala, the preparation of hala leaves (cleaning, softening, s...

    Wendy Kamai  
    Jul. 10-Aug. 14
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    Wed 6-9pm Past_exhib_wendykamai_02_466x300

  • Needle Felting: Animal Sculpture• 132W45

    Workshop / 6 sessions / Thu / May 23- Jun 27 / 6-9pm Explore the sculptural potential of needle–felted wool. Instruction includes techniques for creating a detailed freestanding miniature animal sculpture from natural fiber. Please bring photo references of your fa...

    Liza Hamilton  
    May. 23-Jun. 27
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    Thu 6-9pm Past_exhib_liza_needlfelting_05_466x300