Workshops
One Day
Ritual Making - Tataki Zome
For 3 hours we will be using collected leaves and petals from community gardens to create sacred space and together pound some prints out with hammer and fresh sacrifice. This technique is lots of fun and it is very simple to create marks with intricate details.
May 18, 2025- RAW Studio -More details
Ritual Making- Thread Intuition
In this 5 hour session we will spend time together learning basics of embroidery and how to create a language with thread and needle. We will start by understanding how to dye threads to customize your sacred works with local plants and minerals. Collectively we will create and share in a way that will bring forth the magic inside you and manifest a sacred piece.
October 5, 2025- RAW Studio - More Details
Indigo Basics
Let's talk about the magic of indigo. From the growing and harvesting to the extraction of leaf to dye, there is no denying the special nature of indigo. Rio will explain the nature of indigo and demonstrate how to easily create a dye vat that is non toxic. This vat will yield a blue of many shades. Together we will create samples and small works of wonder to begin your love affair with indigo.
-Offering private sessions of two or more at RAW Studio - More info
Harvesting Colors
Let's harvest color with local plants and discover the possibilities of mark making. Immersion dyeing, pigment extraction and painting are some of the techniques we will explore in this 5 hour workshop.
June 29, 2025- RAW Studio - More details
Rust Fusion - Grey Scale to Black
This special workshop will be held at the Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival. More info coming soon
October 17, 2025
Two Day
Rust Fusion - Grey Scale to Black
This workshop intensive explores techniques practiced by Rio and inspired by the ancient craft of Kalamkari from India. By using natural fibers such and basic elements of iron and tannins we will explore the magic of printing and dyeing.
These techniques can be used in book making, painting, textile arts, ritual practice, leather arts, weaving of any kind...
This is a natural and ecological method that is quick in its results and has low impact on our environment while at the same time it is fun and nurtures the soul.
-Offering Private Sessions with 2 or more people at RAW Studio - More details
Ink and Pigment Extraction
2 week course 5 hours each day
An exploration in earth and plant based pigment extraction that will give you the necessary techniques to create watercolor, oil, egg tempera, paints as well as creating inks that can be translated into your artistic practice.
April 27 and May 4 - RAW Studio- More Details
Three Day
Ritual Making
Thread Intuition - Talisman
Three week course, 12 hours total
In this 3 session course we will spend time together learning the basics of embroidery and how to create a language with plant and mineral dyed threads. This is an expanded course which is modeled from the one day offering. You will have time to develop and immerse in the processes and techniques given to work on a talisman piece from start to finish by understanding how to dye threads to customize your sacred works with local plants and minerals in combination with textile processes.
September 13, 17, and 24- RAW Textiles Studio - More Details
Four Day
Ritual Making- Process Intensive
In this four session series we will explore the alchemy of plants and minerals combined with the magnetic pulls of the moon and the star dust of our being.
Together we will practice the art of natural dyeing combined with harvesting and making in alternative ways with intention and love. This is powerful fuel for our souls. I will be combining techniques such as immersion dye, indigo, composting, shibori and printing with rust and thicken dye. We will also practice with stitching and construction. I am happy to tailor these days to fit your needs as an artist and creator.
Offering as a private course intensive Please message Rio for rates and time slots. Discounts applied if you invite friends. :)
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