2008 UPCOMING classes:

Traditional/Non traditional Japanese Shibori Start Jan.10 ( TH ) 7-10 p.m. 5 wks Evanston Art Center www.evanstonartcenter.org

Beyond the Kimono: KATAZOME Start Feb.14 ( TH ) 7-10 p.m. 5 wks Evanston Art Center www.evanstonartcenter.org

Traditional/Non traditional Japanese Shibori on Silk Start Jan.12 (SAT) 10 am-1 pm 5 weeks

Lillstreet Art Center www.lillstreet.com

INDIGO/Shibori and Beyond Start Feb.16 (SAT) 10 am-1 pm 5 weeks Lillstreet Art Center www.lillstreet.com

KIMONO JACKET: Dyeing to Make! Start Jan. 9 (Wed) 9:30 a.m. - noon 11 weeks www.theartcenterhp.org/

 

UPCOMIN WORKSHOPS:

Japanese Colored Rice Paste Resist April 30 - May 4

Pro Chemical & Dyes www.prochemical.com

Color rice paste resist printing "NASSEN" is the contemporary application of Japanese rice paste resist technique for simultaneous color and resist. Students will experience the entire process of color rice paste resist printing including making rice paste, color paste applying pastes with various stamps onto silk. Katagami (cut-out stencil paper) will be instructed.

Beyond Kimonos: Color Rice Paste Resist on Silk July 21 - 24

Coupeville Arfs Center www.coupevillearts.org

"NASSEN" (see the above description) will be applied on silk. Explore your creativity on beautiful Whidbey Island, Washington!

Haystack (Maine)

Int'l Surface Design Assoc. Conference (Kansas City)

Anderson Ranch Art Center (Snowmass, CO)

Haystack (Maine) Alex, student