AAFG 2009–2010 Workshops

Download the workshop registration form to register for a workshop. See the Workshop policies.

January 2010

Susan Moran – Shibori, Dyeing and Shaped Resists

Susan Moran at the Chelsea River Gallery

Saturday and Sunday, January 9–10, 2010

This workshop will cover the basics of dyeing fabric with Procion MX dyes, as well as introducing students to several methods for creating beautiful, unique patterns on fabric using Japanese shibori, or bound–resist, techniques. The first day will include a thorough discussion of dye principles, basic dye chemistry, safety, and practices for mixing dyebaths from stock solutions as well as powders. Students will learn bound, clamped, pole–wrapped and stitched shibori, and make a series of samples with a variety of natural fiber fabrics. On the second day we will concentrate on creating textured and sculpted fabrics using bound resist techniques. By focusing on certain silk and polyester fabrics and heated dyeing techniques we will make a series of shaped, dyed fabrics. Shibori techniques suited to creating relief surfaces, and acid dyebaths will be introduced. Students will make a series of small shaped fabric samples. Samples from this workshop may become part of future projects such as quilts, collages, wall-hangings, clothing details, wall–reliefs, and table linens.

 
Members – $150
Nonmembers – $180
Limit:
10
Level:
All
Materials fee:
$30 (due to instructor at workshop)

March 2010

Charlie Patricolo – Original Cloth Doll

Charlie Patricolo

Saturday & Sunday March 6–7, 2010 & Saturday & Sunday March 13–14, 2010 (2 weekends!)

Bring scraps from your weaving, dyeing, spinning, quilting and whatever else you have that can be sewn. We’ll make dolls. You can use your materials (if you wish) for bodies or costuming, or maybe for hair! It’s not always easy to see how to use what you have, but we’ll figure it out together and you will leave with a unique doll that only you could make. We’ll be needle–sculpting faces and creating bodies that go with the personalities that emerge. You could do a complete doll or a dress form that can show off your bits and pieces if you want to avoid the arms and legs.

 
Members – $195
Nonmembers – $225
Limit:
12
Level:
All
Materials fee:
$10 (due to instructor at workshop)

Workshop Policies

Workshop registrations for Guild members will be processed first. Nonmembers will be included if a workshop limit is not filled by members within one (1) month of the workshop date for general workshops and two (2) months for weaving workshops. Registrations will be processed based on the date the registration is received. If a workshop is cancelled by the AAFG a full refund will be issued.

General workshops: There will be no refunds for cancellations received within two (2) weeks prior to workshop date. 100% refund with 15+ days of notice. Non-members will receive a complete refund if not accepted in a class.

Weaving workshops: There will be no refunds for cancellations received within six (6) weeks prior to workshop date. 100% refund with 43+ days of notice. Non-members will receive a complete refund if not accepted in a class.