Teaching artist, quilter, and natural dyer Rosina Saqib is offering a two-part workshop series on quilting with naturally dyed fabric. Designed as two complementary learning experiences.
1st Part: Alchemy of Color
In the first part of the series, in a three-day workshop, students will create a palette of multi-dimensional autumnal colors, gaining a deep understanding of the relationship between tannins, mordants, dyes, exhaust baths, and post-dye modifiers on cellulose (plant) fiber.
2nd Part: Quilting Foundations
In the second part of the series, students will learn the fundamentals of quilting. Using either naturally-dyed fabric from the workshop or fabric of their own choosing. We’ll gather inspiration by looking at the work of traditional and contemporary quilters and students will learn how to plan a quilt, design with squares and half-square triangles, sew a quilt block, use hand-stitching as a design element, and assemble a pillow.
