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Natural Dyes

Dyeing with Cochineal

Sep 26, 2017

Dyeing with Cochineal

This amazing pink and dark red is achieved from small bugs called cochineal that live on desert cactus. See some of the dying take place in this video.
Print & Paint with Natural Dyes

May 5, 2017

Print & Paint with Natural Dyes

A workshop of printing and painting with natural dyes. So wonderful to attend another workshop at Maiwa Handprints!
Silk Taffeta - Dyeing with Indigo

Feb 6, 2017

Silk Taffeta - Dyeing with Indigo

Silk taffeta has a lot of beautiful qualities, one of which is sound. It makes a swish sound when you wear it - another dimension that makes this fabric so exotic.
African Mud-dying with Aboubakar Fofana

Oct 25, 2016

African Mud-dying with Aboubakar Fofana

I had the good fortune to attend a workshop with Aboubakar Fofana, which for me may be a once-in-a-lifetime thing. It's quite something to be able to spend time with one of the world's best known artisans. 
Woven Stories

Oct 24, 2016

Woven Stories

A fashion show in Saskatoon, SK, with my featured designs. The show focused on Slow Clothing, taking a look at some of the more thoughtful and intentional aspects of our clothing.

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