Workshops
Lisa offers a variety of workshops at ArtCloth Studios and the Southwest School of Art and Craft in San Antonio and at the Majestic Ranch Arts Foundation in Boerne, Texas. See the Workshop Schedule for the current list of workshops and dates. Lisa also travels to teach these workshops onsite at your location. Contact Lisa for more information.
Color Exploration
This 2-day workshop is designed for those who use Procion dyes and wish to improve their ability to create more predictable results from dyeing and to gain more confidence about color choices. Participants will thoroughly explore creating intentional color through the use of Procion dyes. Topics include: mixing colors from primary colors, cool vs. warm colors and how they affect color mixing; adjusting dye recipes to achieved the desired color; how different fabrics react differently to the dyes; how both primary and secondary colors react when overdyed. This is a hands-on workshop, in which participants will dye numerous samples and create a collection of color swatches to help in future color planning choices.
ColorBurst Dyeing
Achieve stunning, one-of-a-kind fabric with this easy process. The process allows you to create unique fabric with complex pattern and color variations in one dye bath. The results are perfect for clothing, quilting, home décor or as the basis for surface design techniques. This 2- day workshop uses a hands-on approach to teach participants the basics of low water immersion dyeing. Five techniques along with numerous variations will be covered, including multiple color dyeing, color gradations and value gradations
Creating Depth on Fabric
This 2-day workshop covers a variety of techniques that can be layered to create intriguing patterns and designs on fabric. Participants will experiment with a variety of techniques and then combine them to create their own piece of artcloth. Techniques covered include monoprinting, brayer printing, texture plates, rubbings and basic screenprinting.
Creating Your Personal Story with Adinkra Symbols
Using an African technique of stamping on fabric, called Adinkra, participants in this 1-day workshop will create a cloth using symbols that represent their life and their personal characteristics. Adinkra is a technique in which sacred symbols are stamped on a cloth in a grid pattern. There are hundreds of adinkra symbols, so each cloth carries its own message based on the combination of symbols used. The technique originated in Ghana and was traditionally used for funerals (adinkra means “goodbye”). Adinkra cloth is now used for a variety of occasions. Participants will learn the most common adinkra symbols and their meaning. Then they will choose symbols that are personally meaningful and create a cloth with its own unique message. The cloth can be used for home décor, as a prayer or meditation shawl or sewn into a quilt, clothing or pillow.
Irresistable Resist Dyeing
Use ingredients from your kitchen as resists, which can be used to create a wide range of patterns and texture on fabric, including both abstract and representational images. In this 3-day workshop, participants will experiment with a variety of resist materials to add depth and complexity to their fabric. Two techniques will be explored in the workshop: direct application of the resist to fabric and applying the resist to a silkscreen to create a unique screenprint pattern. Procion dyes will be used to paint the fabric over the resist and for screenprinting. Techniques include: oatmeal resist, flour resist, cornstarch resist and household glue resist. No dyeing experience necessary.
Mastering Fiber Reactive Dyes
This 5-day workshop uses a hands-on approach to teach participants all aspects of dyeing fabric with fiber reactive dyes. Participants will learn about materials needed and safety precautions when using dyes; types of fiber that give the best results; techniques for dyeing (immersion, direct dyeing, hand application); techniques for manipulating fabric to achieve patterning; the role of color in dyeing and overdyeing. This workshop is great for those who want unique fabrics for sewing, quilting, home decorating and surface design projects. No previous dyeing experience is necessary.
Monoprinting
This 2-day workshop provides a thorough exploration of the many ways to use monoprinting as a surface design technique. Monoprinting is a technique in which paints or dyes are applied to a plexiglass sheet. A pattern is created using a variety of tools. The plexiglass is then placed on the fabric to create a unique design. Techniques covered include: single plate monoprinting, double plate monoprinting, discharge monoprinting, dye monoprinting and whole cloth monoprinting.
Printing on Fabric
This 1-day workshop is appropriate for stamp artists, fiber artists, printmakers, collagists and anyone who enjoys creating. Whether you draw your own designs or want to make use of the many wonderful copyright free designs available, creating your own stamps is a way to personalize your artwork. Learn to create unique images using a variety of media, including EZ Cut blocks, hot glue, magic foam and found objects. After creating your own stamps you will have the opportunity to create your own piece of wearable art using your new stamps.
Surface Design Basics
This 8-week workshop explores basic surface design techniques, including dyeing and the use of fabric paints and discharge agents. Participants will have an opportunity to create a variety of tools to make patterns on fabric, including stamps, stencils and silkscreens. Participants will practice their new skills in the creation of a two-yard length of finished artcloth that can be used in garments, quilts or wall hangings.