Automotive Shibori
Friday 1pm-4pm - part 1
continued on Sunday 9am-12pm - part 2
$75 for both Friday & Sunday classes

Combine traditional techniques of Japanese Shibori pattern resist with a new medium. Car parts! In this workshop you will explore methods of fold & clamp and stitch resist patterns that incorporate used automotive “residue”, a unique use for “useless” metal! No previous experience required. This is a 2 part class to allow for the fabric to sit while bound to the car parts. For this super cool class students will be sent a short suggestion list, although all materials are included in the price.

What To Do With Baling Twine
Sunday 1pm-4pm $25

Everyone who owns animals and buys hay or straw has a surplus of baling twine. What do you do with all that plastic twine? It’s durable, colorful, and plentiful. You will explore a variety of ways to use baling twine as a unique fiber. Simple knotwork, some easy crochet techniques, even off-loom weaving! This is commodity that we all need to recycle. No prerequisite.

Students should come prepared with: Note-taking materials; fine-tip Sharpie marker; Strong scissors; large-eyed hand sewing needles (tapestry needles) Several lengths (10 is plenty!) of baling twine, different colors if you have them.

Judilee Fitzhugh is the fibers studio manager at Oregon College of Arts and Craft. This versatile artist combines ideas and techniques to produce handwoven and surface designed clothing and accessories and original art. She teaches at different venues during the year and was a favorite of many at this festival in 2005.