Fall Class Schedule Eugene Textile Center 1510 Jacobs Drive Eugene Oregon 97402 www.eugenetextilecenter.com 541-688-1565
Dyeing Kakishibu , Dyeing Kakishibu is a dye produced from fermented persimmon juice. The basic with Persimmon Dye kakishibu color is a brownish burnt pumpkin, and this color may be altered with Chris Conrad the addition of modifiers. Participants will dye skeins of various fibers, a table mat, silk scarves, cotton bandanas and silk noil cloth. In addition students will August 29&30, dye and cover a basket with katazome printed Japanese washi paper . Saturday & Sunday 10AM 4PM $160 + $60. Mat. Fee
Introduction to Learn about the magic of indig o dyeing with the most ancient dye. Students will Indigo Dye learn how to make an indigo vat at home, how to maintain and replenish it, and how to dye beautiful shades of blue. Eugene Textile Center keeps an ongoing Marilyn Robert vat, and twice a month there are indigo dye days for people who want to use it. October 2, Friday, 10AM 4PM $60 + $10 Mat. Fee
Indigo Drop In On two Friday afternoons per month, people gather in the dye lab to dye clean Fridays, cloth and yarns in the in digo pot. Most students who use this resource are familiar with the process. If a student is unfamiliar with indigo dyeing, (s)he will August 7, 21, talk with ETC staff who will teach them. There is a one lb. limit on the amount of Sept 4, 18, material which may be dyed. People may dye on other days as well but call ahead October 9 & 23 to schedule. November 6 & 20 December 4 & 18 $15 per one session
Make Your Own This is a course for the katazome practitioners who would like to add to their Harite/ Mineral equipment by ma king the harite, the end clamps which hold the stretched, pasted cloth for dyeing. We will provide materials for one pair of harite, 24” Pigments wide. Marilyn Robert Mineral pigments are used to color cloth. Traditional Japanese cloth was often October 6, Tuesday, pigment dyed. In this workshop we d other obwill explore sources for mineral 10AM 4PM pigment dyes, and techniques for making and using them
$60 + $25 Mat Fee
Colorhue Dye- By blen ding Colorhue dyes red, ye llow and blue, participants will generate a full Triaxial Scale spectrum color palette of 21 hues on silk cloth and silk thread. Barbara Setsu Pickett Next Barbara will teach techniques using Colorhue dyes including fold & clamp, thermofax, lumiere metallic, and other direct applications. October 3, Saturday, 10AM 4PM $75 + $15 Mat. Fee
Natural Dyes In this day long class, we explore the unique qualities and colors of plant dyes. Marilyn Robert We will work with cotton, silk, and wool cloth and yarn that have been prepared with mordants. In class we will do dyeing, and use modifiers on the samples. December 12, Saturday We will produce a “sample” notebook. 10AM 4PM $60 + $15 Mat. Fee
Dye Yarn Blocks for Are you a sock knitter? Take this opportunity to dye the yarn for your next pair. Socks Each student will have yarn blocks to dye and different colorways to explore.
Janis Thompson November 7, Saturday, 15PM $40 + $8 Mat. Fee
Transferology This is a unique workshop focusing on different methods for transferring Wendy Huhn images onto cloth. In two days Wendy Huhn will teach multiple techniques: Xylene transfer October 10 & 11, Citra Solv transfer Saturday and Sunday Paperless Paper 9AM 4:30PM Gel transfer $150 + $10 Mat. Fee Paper plate lithoography Fabric through the photo copier
Heat Press, Collage Learn to use the heat press to transfer images onto cloth. In this one day class, on Cloth participants will create images with dyed paper, and will learn to layer pattern on pattern. Transfer images o f grasses, leaves, lace and other items. Generate Marilyn Robert multiple images with this technique. November 3, Tuesday, 10AM 4PM $60 + $10 Mat. Fee
Print a Reusable Bag Be proud of that bag you carry to the grocery store or the farmers’ market. In Marilyn Robert this day long class, participants will print pattern on the bag using the heat press, disperse dyes, and imagination. Participants will receive instructions to November 7, Saturday complete the one of akind bag. 10AM 4PM $50 + $5 Mat Fee
Introduction to This is a beginning level class that answers the question “What is Surface Surface Design Design?” It is a hands on survey of techniques of dyeing and printing on cloth, with attention to design, color, and compositio n using high and low tech tools. Marilyn Robert November 13 & 14, Friday & Saturday, 10AM 4PM $120 + $20 Mat. Fee
Greeting Cards Last year ETC had a wonderful workshop with people making hand stamped Marilyn Robert greeting cards. We will do it again this year, and we’ll expand the techniques we use. November 21 Saturday, 12P M4PM $30 + $1 0 Mat. Fee
Heat Press Monoprint In this class, we will create one of akind prints on cloth using direct Marilyn Robert application of thickened wet disperse dyes, techniques that will create t exture and pattern. These pieces stand on their own, or may be the foundation for November 24, Tuesday other surface design techniques. 10AM 4PM $60 + $10 Mat. Fee
Felting
Felt a NUNO Scarf Want the luxury of a silk scarf felted wi th merino wool wrapped around your Marilyn Robert neck? That’s a NUNO scarf. Add color, texture, and embellishments for a unique, one of akind creation. October 31, Saturday, 15PM $40 + $10 Mat. Fee
Felt a Critter This class is really designed as a two for (ch ildren welcome with adult Marilyn Robert supervision), a joint project to create a felt creature, anything from a mouse to a bunny to a scary monster, two legged or four legged. Have fun! December 5, Saturday 10AM 1PM $25
Easy Felted Scarves Just in time for the holidays! Make a SOFTLY felted scarf or two in class, using a Janis Thompson combination of Merino, silk, colorful threads and glitz. We will sandwich our fibers between two pieces of fabric, pin them together and put in the WASHING December 19, Saturday MACHINE! 15PM $40 + $8 Mat. F ee
Carding
Drum Carding Using color wheels and color theory, we will work our way with the drum carder Around the Color around the color wheel. Learn about color blending, tint, tone, a nd shade, and produce a multicolored roving. Wheel Janis Thompson August 16th Sunday 10AM 4PM $60 + $10 Mat. Fee
Needlework
Chinese Sewing Kit In this workshop, we will make a sewing kit based on an embroidery kit made Marilyn Robert for generations by Miao tribal cul tures in Guizhou Province, China. This is a folding, book like case made from paper and cloth, and is both functional and October 14, beautiful. Wednesday, 1 5PM $40 + $12 Mat. Fee
Rug Hooking – with Learn how to make small trea sures using a hook and yarn in this fun ½ day WOOL Yarn class. We will make a Lapel Pin in class to put on your fave coat or give as a gift. Lots of ideas for other projects presented in class. Janis Thompson November 21, Saturday, 15PM $40 + $8 Mat. Fee
Weaving Beginning Weaving This is a 4 week course introducing the art of handweaving. Students will use Suzie Liles Eugene Textile Center looms. Students will learn about weaving patterns, preparing the loom, weaving and finishing techniques for the woven cloth. Aug 12, 19, 26, Sept 2 Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18 4 week sessions Wednesdays, 12 5PM $140 per session
Ikat Weaving Marilyn has been teaching ikat weaving for many years and it may be her Marilyn Robert favorite weaving technique. In this class st udents will design ikat patterns, prepare warp and weft by binding the pattern, and then dye the threads. Looms September 3,10,17,24 will be dressed and the cloth will be woven with patterns to dye for. Thursdays, 12 5PM $140 + $10 Mat. Fee
Warping Back to Front In this class you will learn to warp a loom from back to front. You will learn Suzie Liles many tips to make this process go smoothly. I have many tips to share whether you are a seasoned weaver on just a beginner. October 21, Wednesday 10AM 1PM, $30
2 Day Learn to Weave This is a fast paced workshop designed to provide participants with basic Suzie Liles weaving skills. ETC looms will be used.
Oct 31 & Nov 1 Nov 21 & 22 Saturday & Sunday, 10AM 4PM $120 per session
Inkle Loom Weaving 2 Day In the class you will learn how to warp and weave an inkle loom. You will Suzie Liles make two projects learning the funda mentals of placing colors to make pattern you will also learn to make pattern with pickup. You may use your September 12&13, Saturday loom or one of ETC's looms & Sunday 10AM 4PM $120 + $8 Mat. Fee
Rigid Heddle Weaving In this class you will learn to warp a ridged heddle loom with a scarf and Suzie Liles then weave it. This class will give the very basics of weaving. You may use your loom or one of ETC's looms Oct 13, Tuesday December 15, Tuesday 10AM 4PM $60 + $15 Mat. Fee
Weaving Refresher Can’t remember how to make a warp, read a draft, dress your loom? After Suzie Liles four hours you will be on your way to resume your handweaving.
November 2, Monday, 10AM 1PM $40
Weaving Draft & Design No looms are required for this workshop, which emphasizes design in Suzie Liles handwoven textiles, as well as reading and creating drafted patterns.
November 16, Monday 10AM 12PM $30
Tapestry Weaving Hachures, Hatching and Pick and Pick. These techniques are related in the Intermediate to Advanced way that they produce directional bars and shapes of color, either weft or Kathe Todd Hooker warpways. They may be combined with other techniques such as color blends to produce contouring, layering and transparencies. Kathe will November 28 & 29 guide you to make a samp ler using these techniques. Demonstrations, Saturday & Sunday, 10AM handouts and slide lectures will be used in class. 4PM $150 + $10 Mat. Fee
Inkle Loom Weaving Inkle Weaving 1 Day Suzie Liles In the class you will learn how to warp and weave an ink le loom. You will learn the fundamentals of placing colors to make pattern. You may use December 1, Tuesday your loom or one of ETC's looms 10AM 4PM $60 + $5. Mat. Fee
Spinning
Beginning Spinning Thi s is an introductory course for those who wish to learn to spin their Suzie Liles own yarn. Students will learn the fundamental techniques of handspinning. ETC Has wheels to use during class. October 16, Friday, Nov 14, Saturday Dec 12, Saturday 10AM 3PM $50 + $10 Mat. Fee
Spinning Mohair If y If yo u are a confident spinner and want to explore spinning with goat Janis Thompson fibers, then this class is for you. We will spin, pluck, twist, loop and bind 5PM the FLUFFIEST stuff on earth to make beautiful yarns for knitting and October 4, Sunday, 1 weaving and surface design. $40 + $10 Mat. Fe e