NEW WORKSHOPS FOR 2010
LEARN PHOTOSHOP! CREATE NEW IMAGERY FOR YOUR TEXTILES
Thursday, January 14, 2010 and Thursday, February 11
Learn how to set up a format, scan and manipulate your images, set up to print in unusual sizes and on different surfaces. Create variations, develop multi part images, and generate ideas for new chromo screens. This one day workshop will teach you to use Adobe Photoshop Elements to manipulate images for both paper and fabric applications.
One day workshop: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Minimum of 3 people, maximum of 5 people
Teacher fee: $100 per person (includes light lunch)
YOU CAN BE YOUR OWN BEST PHOTOGRAPHER!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Learn how to set up a professional style photo shoot. Learn how to do lighting, prepare your artwork, use a tripod and light meter, the best settings on your camera, how to shoot full size and details. Also how to download to the computer and prepare your photos for exhibit entries and/or terrific prints!
One day workshop: 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Minimum of 3 people, maximum of 5 people
Teacher fee $75.00
NO supply fee
Bring your camera – nothing else is needed!
VAT DYES, COLOR MAGIC
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 (only 2 spots left) and February 10, 2010
Vat dyes can add exciting new dimensions to your dyed fabrics.
Explore the interaction of color as you strip out one color (the reactive dye) and replace it with another color and a halo color. The effect can be magical! Vat dyes work on cotton, silk, rayon and organza. We will use resists, thermofaxes and silk-screens to layer new imagery on to previously dyed fabrics. Learn to mix, apply, print, and steam vat dyes.
One day workshop: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Minimum of 3 people, maximum of 5 people
Teacher fee $100 per person (includes light lunch)
Supply fee: $87 covers vat dyes, chemicals, mixing agents, glass jars.
Students supply their own fabrics, respirator, apron, gloves. Students will each mix 2 colors and then all colors will be shared amongst the entire group. Everyone will take several colors home.
EXPLORE NEW WAYS TO MAKE AND USE THERMOFAX SILK-SCREENS
Friday, January, 15, 2010
Explore new ways to create and use thermofax screens. Make them bigger, deconstruct them, stitch them, screen them using techniques other than a squeegee. See how to create images in new ways to make your work more exciting and innovative.
One day workshop: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Minimum of 3 people, maximum of 5 people
Teacher fee: $100 (includes light lunch)
Supply fee: $30 covers 2 screens (including one oversize) with frames, use of thermofax machine, paints and dyes, printer, scanner, and computer. |
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