Description: How to prepare, import and transfer an image with Embird embroidery software. Studies of different stitches, densities, colors. Transfer for any specific embroidery machine.
Fees: 450$ per day (instructor)
Facilities: one PC computer per student, scanner, digital projector. Embird software provided by leader. Students should bring their own images. Photoshop software would also be used if available.
Description: Traditional millinery skills taught to hatmaking/textile/fashion students. Surface design elements included in most classes. Over 12 skill sets can be adapted to meet workshop needs. International instructor. Twelve years experience.
Fees: Negotiable
Facilities: Need sturdy tables, electrical outlets, running water, mirrors for most classes. Some classes require vacuum, portable basins, hair dryers, irons/boards. Require seating for a minimum of 5/max of 15.
Description: This workshop is a hands-on silk painting class. Students will experience the use of resists, silk and dye treatments. Silk Habotai scarves will be used as the creative surface.
Description: Drawing and painting in free-motion machine embroidery. The sewing machine becomes your brush, thread and fabric become your paint for realistic or abstract wall hangings, wearables, quilts, or functional items.
Fees: $450. per day plus per diem
Facilities: Large table for each person, good light, sink, electricity, blackboard, projector and screen, ironing board. Each participant will bring their own machine and supplies.
Description: Techniques taught: Setting up and maintaining the indigo dye bath, Indigo dye on various fibers, clamp resist and stitched shibori techniques.
Fees: 250. or 400. plus supplies
Facilities: Well aerated room, running water, drying racks, ventillation, washable floor or good drop cloths, tables for students to A display table for my samples. Slide projector and screen for the morning.
Description: Hands-on workshops on manipulating the interactions of color and woven structure: color and design, warp painting, layered color, color that moves, working in monochrome, optical color mixing, hand-manipulated techniques, etc.
Fees: Varies; please inquire
Facilities: Varies; depends on specific workshop taught. Please request a workshop proposal for details.
Description: Enables students to explore a variety of discharge techniques using bleach, Thiox and Formosol. Use various surface applications; shibori, spraying, stamping, printing, painting, and resists.
Fees: $550.00 Per day
Facilities: One table per 2 students. Running water and sink. Capable of working outside with electricity for steam irons.
