Date: September 30, Oct.1-2,2011, three day workshop
Instructors: April Sproule, Linda Hartshorn
Cost: $250.00
Time: 10-4 pm

This three day workshop is something that Linda and I look forward to every year, and this will be our fourth consecutive year to have the opportunity of co-teaching these amazing techniques.
On the first day I will teach several basic and intermediate shibori techniques including arashi, itajime, and kumo styles. For the second and third days Linda will set up her indigo vats and instruct the students on the preparation of the indigo vats and guide you through the process of dyeing your prepared fabrics. Please visit Linda's Website to learn more about her work. Read more to see our Shibori Gallery.

Registration
Payment in full is required to register for any workshop.
You may pay through PayPal with a credit card, and it is not necessary for you to set up a PayPal account to do so.
You can also pay by check by mailing payment in full to:
     Sproule Studios 
     358 Main Street
     Fortuna, CA  95540

Cancellation
Notification of cancellation must be received a minimum of 21 days prior to the date of the workshop.
At that time, 75% of the total fee will be refunded, and 25% of the payment will be forfeited.
If you cancel less than 21 days before the workshop, the entire payment will be forfeited unless your spot can be filled by someone on a waiting list.

Shibori Dyeing with Procion Dyes
Date: Not currently scheduled                                                                                                                    Instructor: April Sproule
Cost: $150.00, includes most supplies

In my newest workshop we will be exploring the phenomenal effects that can be achieved using shibori techniques on cotton and silk with Procion dyes. You will learn many different styles of shibori including arashi, itajime, and many other types of mechanical resists that are used in creating shibori. I will instruct you on the basics of dyeing and fabric manipulation, and then anything goes. Please join us for an innovative and rewarding experience that will elevate your artistic abilities to an exciting new level.

My New Shibori

 

Student's Shibori

 

Working with Specialty Fabrics

Now that so many of my students have created a treasure trove of beautiful hand dyed and printed fabrics, the most common question that I hear these days is, "What's next?" So, this is what's next. I will cover many ways to add the next dimension to your special piece by incorporating over printing and over dyeing techniques. I will also offer multiple suggestions for composition and color combinations, as well as quilting options to showcase your creations. I will share many useful tips that I have learned over the past several years for working with those fabrics, especially the silks, that can sometimes be quite problematic. This will be a great time to experiment and play.