Shibori!
I'm ecstatic to learn natural Shibori indigo dyeing with Graham Keegan! http://www.grahamkeegan.com/workshops/ I'm intrigued by textile arts like Indian Block Printing, Resist Dyeing (inspired by Asian arts), and of course, Japanese Shibori. I'm drawn to the irregular repetition and the texture of the fabric. I'd LOVE to travel to Asia again to learn more about hand made textiles. While in Kyoto, I remember walking down empty streets and passing an open door where I peeke
Awesome Art! is collaborating with AISD as a Fine Arts Service Provider!
I'm working with third graders on 6 external murals funded by the Creative Learning Initiative/AISD! It's a wonderful opportunity to work with kids in small group artmaking. My school residency is reminding me that artmaking is so much more than making art. Children are learning through experience to problem solve, negotiate, collaborate, communicate, delegate, teach peers, take ownership, take care of materials, follow steps and so much more. We're also making science, ma
Suminagashi Workshop Photos!
I should have posted these sooner, these are from December AND I'm excited to teach another free Suminagashi Mindful Art Workshop For All Ages in June at the Asian American Resource Center! Thank you to Boku-Undo/ AITOH Company for donating your Suminagashi inks to this workshop. Please email me for more information on the June workshop. #CityofAustinCulturalFunding #JapaneseArtmaking #Suminagashi #ArtEducation #AsianAmericanResourceCenter #JapaneseMarbling
