Art School: Dyeing Workshop: Basics of Indigo Shibori

1114 7th Street Northwest,Albuquerque NM 87102

13 November, 2021

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Join teaching artist Molly Zimmer for this shibori workshop at Harwood Art Center on Saturday 11/13 A one-day workshop exploring the magic of blue using indigo. Students will learn the four basic techniques of the Japanese Art of Shibori: binding, stitching, folding, and pole-wrapping. Students will also learn about the history of Indigo in New Mexico in textiles. All materials are provided; students will take home their very own cotton bandana, dish towel, bulk fabric, and canvas tote dyed in indigo. Experimentation and curiosity are welcome, and students can bring some of their own 100% cotton fabric for dyeing, too. Open to all levels. Please wear clothes you are okay with getting indigo dye on. WhereHarwood's Art School classes will be held outdoors on our campus near downtown Albuquerque. WhenThis class will be held Saturday, November13th from 10am-3pm. In the case of inclement weather, the class will be rescheduled to the same time on Sunday, November 14th. WhoThis class is appropriate for ages 16 and up (under 18 requires parent permission). The class will be limited to a maximum of15 students. All participants must provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in advance of the class. What to BringA face mask*Please wear clothes that you're comfortable getting indigo dye on Molly Zimmer is a multimedia artist whose work combines painting, textile, and collage. She holds an MFA in Painting from the University of New Mexico, and a BFA in Painting from Maryland Institute College of Art. Her work has been exhibited throughout New Mexico and nationally. Molly is a Textile Restorer specializing in Navajo weavings and has taught sewing, natural dyeing and painting courses through community-engaged workshops at museums, K-12 schools and universities. She lives in Albuquerque where she maintains a studio at the Harwood Art Center. View her website at molly-zimmer.com CostHarwood is committed to providing accessible classes to our community. All Art School classes this fall will be offered on a sliding scale with subsidized, at cost, and community support options. If you are unable to contribute the subsidized amount, please reach out to Director of Education Dani Belvin at [email protected] to inquire about our limited scholarship opportunities. PoliciesAll staff and students must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination to Harwood administrationMasks must be worn by all people on Harwood's campus - both indoors and outdoorsHarwood Art Center shares a campus with Escuela del Sol Montessori School so follows all school-wide health and safety policies.Questions?If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Dani Belvin at [email protected] Refund PolicyClass Fee refunds will only be issued for cancellations received by email ([email protected]) or EventBrite's refund system at least one week prior to the start date of the class. Class Fees will not be refunded if the student withdraws from the workshop less than one week before the start date of the class or after the class has begun. If the class is cancelled by Harwood Art Center for any reason, the Class Fee will be refunded in full.