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Hand-Dyed Coil Baskets (3 Days, July 31, August 1-2)
Learn how to hand-dye fabrics, yarns, and cord, and use these materials to build coil baskets.
The workshop begins with an introduction to immersion dyeing with Procion Mx dyes, natural dyeing with Indigo, and the historical significance of these processes. In the second half of this workshop, participants will explore coil basketry’s long history, originating from Indigenous practices in Africa and the United States using grass, leaves, and other plant fibers.
Supported by one-on-one guidance to plan their design, participants will use their hand-dyed materials to build their baskets and are encouraged to experiment with color, shape, and size!
Instructor: Katie Mongoven (CAA MFA Fiber 2024)
Instructor Language: English
Skill Level: This workshop is open to beginners and advanced students, age 18+.
Location: Fiber department of Cranbrook Academy of Art in the New Studios Building.