The decision is made! Rio will teach a 2 day workshop at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
From
the Inside Out:
Dyeing
& Printing with Iron and Tannin
with
Rio Wrenn
August
23 & 24, 2014
10 am to 5 pm
The workshop will be held in
the textile lab at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Department of Art
& Design.
This intensive workshop will explore techniques developed by Rio Wrenn and inspired by the ancient craft of Kalamkari from India. By using natural fibers such as silk and basic elements such as iron and various tannins we will explore the magic of printing and dyeing. This is a natural and ecological method that is quick in its results and has low impact on our environment.
Rio's class will be held in the newly renovated textile lab at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the art building adjacent to Art and Design West Gallery where the FTIO exhibit will be on display.
No experience
is necessary to participate in this workshop except knowledge of basic hand
sewing.
Registration for the workshop will be limited to 15 participants on a first-come-first-serve basis. To get on our list to receive registration form, detailed information, pricing and materials list required for workshop, along with links for lodging and local attractions, please email your full name, mailing address, and request to Patricia Vivod at
shiborirust[at]yahoo[dot]com
Workshop: Saturday and Sunday, August 23 and 24, 10 am to 5 pm
Levels of expertise for workshop: All levels welcome
Artist talk and opening reception of FTIO on Friday, August 22, 5 to 9 pm.
Rio will be present at the opening reception and will participate along with Elizabeth Adams-Marks and Pat Vivod in the artist talk during the evening around 7 pm.
UPDATE ON WORKSHOP REGISTRATION:
Registration for the workshop will be handled through SIUE directly. Link to their website here.
But please do contact me at the email above to request the registration packet so you have the complete information. The packet will include the online website where you'll be able to register and pay for the workshop.
Thanks!!
Elizabeth Adams-Marks and I are thrilled to announce we've won a Surface Design Association Small Events Grant for our exhibit From the Inside Out. The $500 grant is a welcome addition to our fund raising efforts for this show and will help pay for return shipping of art work and other expenses. Woo hoo!
