Explore the alchemy of tannin and iron in this three-hour workshop with master dyer and author of ‘Spirituality of Rust’, Rio Wrenn.
By using one of the oldest methods to produce black ink Rio will demonstrate how you can create your own ink, dye or paint with simple ingredients found in your garden and throughout your community. You will have a chance to make your own samples and push your creative self further by manifesting a finished piece with cotton fabrics provided. Some of the processes that will be covered are Shibori, printing, painting, and stamping. There are so many possibilities you can achieve with just a few ingredients.
Materials included : Cotton, silk, dyes, rust, gloves, drying rack, recipe handout, clamps and threads, paint brushes, stamps and other objects for mark making.
Students please bring: Apron, pen, pencil, paper for notes, towel, and baggie to transport damp finished work. There is a possibility of getting messy so please dress accordingly.
You are welcome to bring any yarn or thread you would like to dye as well as any fibers you would like to transform.
June 11, 2023 11am-2pm
Two Rivers & Weird Sisters Courtyard on N. Chicago
About the Teacher
Rio Wrenn is a second-generation Portland native working as an artist, instructor and designer.
She attended colleges in Seattle to ultimately earn a sculpture an interdisciplinary art degree through the University of Washington. After which her focus shifted wholeheartedly to fiber arts. She has taught herself most of the techniques and processes she uses to manipulate the colors and pigments. This has been a rewarding path, which has led her in many different directions including the creation of a fashion label under the name R A W Textiles, as well as annual textile collections. She started teaching workshops as a guest instructor in 2013 and has since traveled to teach and provides classes at her studio in Portland, Oregon.
Rio has exhibited her silk panels and installations over the decades locally and nationally. Her work resides in permanent collections and has been displayed in public spaces.
‘Spirituality of Rust’ is Rios first book which explores the connection we have as artists and humans to heal ourselves and this planet through natural processes and materials such as iron.
**Patreon Book & Yarn Lovers and Shop Lovers will save 10% off this class.
Class Policy: This class requires a minimum of 5 students. Notification of cancellation will be sent within 3 days before class start time if minimum is not met. In the case of shop cancellation, all registered students will be refunded the class fee. Any additional fees including shipping of materials will not be refunded. Student cancellations, missed classes or no-shows can not be refunded, exchanged or transferred.
COVID POLICY: Masks are currently optional but highly encouraged. Please bring your own mask. Please do not attend class if you are not feeling well or have come into contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 within 5 days of class time.