Ikat Weaving
Tuition: $330 | Materials: $40
Ikat, meaning "to bind" in the Indonesian language, is one of the oldest known techniques for creating patterned textiles - as versatile as it is timeless. More info...
Ikat begins off the loom, using a resist-technique to dye yarns prior to weaving. Students will experiment with tightly wrapping a variety of cotton, paper, silk and wool threads in intentional and playful patterns, then dip the bound yarns into indigo vats to create variegated weft material. This weekend intensive, led by educator and textile artist Hannah Watson, will guide students in the art of pattern design and creation through resist-dyeing weft threads, dressing a rigid heddle loom, and creating a finished Ikat weaving.
This workshop is open to ambitious beginners and ideal for weavers with some previous experience! Looms and all materials are provided by WildCraft.
This workshop is open to ambitious beginners and ideal for those with some weaving experience. This workshop is open to those 18 years old & over who meet the Essential Eligibility Criteria for Studio Workshops. All participants must accept the inherent risks of participating in a Studio Workshop and agree to sign a liability waiver. This waiver describes in more detail the risks you assume by participating in a Studio Workshop. PLEASE carefully review it!
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