Natural Dyes & Cultural Ties: How People Across the Globe Enhance Fabrics

Description

Have you ever wondered how people created brilliant colors before chemical dyes? Join us for a two-day journey into the sustainable world of natural dyes! Using safe, natural sources like turmeric, onion skins, and indigo, we’ll transform plain fabric into vibrant works of art.

Students will explore cultural resist-dyeing traditions used around the world to create stunning patterns:

Shibori (Japan): Fold, twist, and clamp fabric for crisp geometric designs or linear patterns.
Bandhani (India): Intricate knotting of tiny sections of fabric to form circular patterns.
Batik & Tsutsugaki (Indonesia/Japan): Learn how wax and paste-resist methods inspire modern interpretations.
Ice Dyeing (North America): Experiment with melting ice and dye powder for soft, organic effects.

We’ll cover how to source natural dyes, apply safe dyeing practices, and reveal one-of-a-kind patterns. Students will leave with several completed projects—such as a bandana or t-shirt—and a deeper appreciation for the art of creating color from nature.

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement

Outcome: Creation of Artwork, Inspiration and Creativity

Instructor

Karin Jones is a seasoned art educator with an MFA from Northern Michigan University. With over 18 years of experience, she inspires young minds through visual arts, especially watercolor and photography. Her teaching philosophy centers on nurturing creativity and developing artistic skills. She tailors instruction to meet individual needs, drawing on her diverse experience, including nine years as a Montessori lead teacher in an upper elementary classroom. When not teaching, she enjoys family time, often relaxing at the beach or watching the playful antics of her miniature dachshunds and yellow lab.

Supply List

Please bring: Water, snacks, and wear clothes that can get stained.

Health Form

Child Health Form and Emergency Contact

GAAC requires a completed health and emergency contact form for each child that attends any GAAC class or camp. Health and emergency contact forms are kept on file for one calendar year and can be used for multiple classes or camps during that period.

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Section 1 - Basic Child Information
Child Name*
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Section 2 - Parent/Guardian Contact Information
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Section 3 - Insurance
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Section 4 - Allergies
Does the child have any allergies?*
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Please note: a limited amount of medication for life threatening conditions should be carried by your child (i.e. bee sting kits, inhalers).
Allergies
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Section 5 - Other
Child Health
List any special health conditions, prescription or over-the-counter medications, and physical activities to be limited or restricted.
Child Pick-Up
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Additional Information
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Section 6 - Authorization
Photo Consent
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I, parent/guradian #1 (as indicated in this form), give permission for my child to engage in all prescribed class activities except as noted. The information provided on this form is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I have indicated any special health conditions, including required medication and activity limitations which should be known to the GAAC staff and medical personnel. I am aware of and accept the risk inherent in the program activity. I give consent in advance for medical treatment at an appropriate medical facility and authorize the transfer of my child to any medical facility that is reasonably accessible in case of illness or injury. I hereby agree and promise that I will not hold the Glen Arbor Arts Center, its staff, or volunteers responsible for any loss, damages, or personal injuries that may occure as a result of participation.

Cancellation

Please read the GAAC cancellation and refund policy here: http://glenarborart.org/terms-and-conditions/

Natural Dyes & Cultural Ties: How People Across the Globe Enhance Fabrics

About Community Access Tuition

How It Works

Scholarship Percentage: 30%

Instant Credit: -$0.00

Your Total: $0.00

Description

Instructor

Supply List

Health Form

Child Health Form and Emergency Contact

Section 1 - Basic Child Information

Section 2 - Parent/Guardian Contact Information

Section 3 - Insurance

Section 4 - Allergies

Section 5 - Other

Section 6 - Authorization

Cancellation

Natural Dyes & Cultural Ties: How People Across the Globe Enhance Fabrics

About Community Access Tuition

How It Works

Scholarship Percentage: 30%

Instant Credit: -$0.00

Your Total: $0.00

Description

Instructor

Supply List

Health Form

Child Health Form and Emergency Contact

Section 1 - Basic Child Information

Section 2 - Parent/Guardian Contact Information

Section 3 - Insurance

Section 4 - Allergies

Section 5 - Other

Section 6 - Authorization

Cancellation

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