Thread Intuition - Talisman

Sunday September 13, 10-4 pm & Wednesday 17, 24, 5:30-8:30pm              

R A W Textiles Studio 
8536 SE Stark
Portland, Oregon

250.00 + 30.00 material fee

Registration closes September 10 at 5pm pst

In this three session series we will come together to create Talismans that are personal and magical for each individual.  Connecting with the earth and understanding what that means to you will help to generate inspiration that we will manifest in the form of a talisman.  This sacred symbol is used to visualize as a means to attract good luck and give protection. We will meditate on possibilities as to how this can become a personal symbol and what forms it can take.

We will explore  natural dyes, shibori, direct dye or composting, rust printing, embroidery, layering techniques and embroidery. This is a small workshop of 4 bodies to allow space and attention for participants to spread out , develop and have individual attention.

*Session one - 6 hours - begin a deep dive into your intent with an introduction into textile processes for dyeing fibers such as immersion, rust printing, composting and shibori.

*Session two- 3 hours- Basic embroidery stitches on paper that will translate to textiles. Finish and continue working on dye samples.  Layering techniques introduced.  Start talisman project.

*Session three- 3 hours - open studio time to work on talisman project with all the techniques and processes. 

There will be a half hour break during session 1 so please bring food and nourishment you might need. Tea and cookies will be provided.

* Please bring pen, notebook, towel, and baggie to bring home wet textiles. Wear something safe to get dirty.

*There is no refund for cancellations after registration closes nor will there be make up classes if you don't show up for scheduled workshop.