Archive: June 2024

Bast Fibers Plus: Spinning It All

Historically bast fibers have filled our linen closets and kept us clothed. These fibers are often proclaimed the oldest fibers found and dated archaeologically. Flax, hemp, ramie, and bamboo were important bast fibers grown in different world areas and cultures....

Out of the Blue: Shibori and Indigo

Indigo is an ancient dye derived from the leaves of plants and surrounded by magic, mystery, and folklore. Discover how the leaves ‘make blue' by learning about the character and chemistry of the indigo vat, then prepare your fabric for dyeing using traditional shibori resist techniques....

African Vegan Art and Mixed Media

African Vegan Art is inspired by Bògòlanfini (mud-cloth) art - a handmade cotton fabric traditionally dyed with fermented mud and natural dyes, originating from Mali, West Africa. Learn this historical textile dyeing technique, and create stunning personalized artwork on silk to convey your story....