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Creating profound and inspired images of the animals that we share our world with is a challenging yet deeply rewarding endeavor. This workshop is intended for photographers who want to make artful, evocative images of animals that reflect both the ethos of the photographer and the intelligence and individuality of the subject. The goal of the workshop is for students to learn and explore different aesthetic and philosophical approaches to photographing animals, while receiving instruction in technique, all in a…

This workshop will cover how to make paper from local plant materials such as leaves and bark with minimal equipment and facilities. The emphasis will be on creative problem solving and creative use of materials to make unique handmade paper for art, using sustainable methods and materials that do not harm the environment. Students will learn that paper-making art can be created successfully with ordinary household equipment and materials that you can find in your own backyard. Some pulps that…

Nature was the very first eco dyer.  I invite you to join me in witnessing the magic that happens when plants, pressure, and heat combine to create beauty. This is a class of exploration and documentation. The variables involved in creating eco-dyed materials are endless. You will learn the fundamentals of eco dyeing: equipment, materials, mordants, and processes, then we will depart from the known traditions and explore new recipes, materials, and processes. This class is very much about experimentation,…

We will explore what happens when color is repeatedly added and removed through sequential shibori techniques. The cloths produced are charged with luminosity, and display sophisticated color nuances and visual complexity.  We will use the Procion MX fiber reactive dyes, acid dyes, and thiox as the discharge agent, on cellulose fibers (cotton, rayon, Tencel, hemp and linen) as well as silk. We will cover the basics: learn why the different products are used and when to use them. We will…