JAPANESE TEXTILE TRADITIONS

Focus: Indigo, shibori, katazome, boro, traditional process

Shibori: Cloth, Lineage & Indigo Discipline — Suzanne Connors
→ A focused immersion into stitch, binding, and indigo—where precision, rhythm, and tradition come into alignment.

Katazome: Resist & Reveal — Suzanne Connors
→ Work with paste, pattern, and indigo to reveal layered imagery through one of Japan’s most refined resist techniques.

Indigo & Cloth: A One-Day Shibori Experience — Suzanne Connors
→ An accessible introduction to shibori and indigo, where simple techniques yield striking results.

Reclaimed Threads: Sakiori & Sashiko — Atsuko Chirikjian
→ Weave and mend with purpose, combining recycled materials with traditional Japanese techniques.

Sashiko Workshop (if confirmed) — Atsushi Futatsuya
→ Explore traditional sashiko stitching through rhythm, pattern, and disciplined handwork.

SURFACE DESIGN and PRINT

Focus: Print, layering, mark-making, color

Print and Play Dye Workshop – Kevin Womack

‍ ‍Bold color, layered marks, and intuitive printing come together in an energetic exploration of surface design.

Carve It, Print, Repeat – Linoleum Block Printing - Jeanne Brady

Translate line into pattern through hand-carved blocks and rhythmic, repeat printing on cloth.

Layered Impressions: Monoprint, Cloth & Stitch – Cheryl Rezendes

Build rich, intuitive surfaces through layered monoprinting and stitch as a drawing tool.

Intro to Eco-Printing – Suzanne Connors

Discover the alchemy of plant, cloth, and heat as natural materials leave their imprint on fabric.

Botanical Printing Intensive – Suzanne Connors

Go deeper into eco-printing with layered processes, expanded techniques, and nuanced results.

PAPER, BOOK ARTS & ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS

Focus: Structure, paper, sculptural work

Japanese Papermaking & Bookbinding Intensive – Anne Covell
Form, fiber, and structure come together through handmade paper and thoughtfully constructed books.

• Altered Mica Book – Daniel Essig
  Create luminous, tactile book forms using mica, layering, and inventive binding techniques.

  It’s All About the Box – Claudia Lee
  Precision meets play in the construction of beautifully crafted, functional paper boxes.

  Joomchi: Contemporary Expressions in Korean Paper – Jiyoung Chung
  Transform mulberry paper into richly textured, cloth-like forms through layering and agitation.

STITCH, TEXTILE EMBELLISHMENT & MIXED MEDIA

Focus: Stitch, texture, personal expression

Hand Appliqué, from Tiny to Humongous – Heidi Parkes
Slow stitching and layered appliqué come together to create deeply personal, narrative textiles.

Mindful Stitching – Judy Coates Perez
A contemplative approach to stitch that blends mark-making, texture, and intuitive design.

Reclaimed Threads: Sakiori & Sashiko – Atsuko Chirikjian
Weave and mend with purpose, combining recycled materials with traditional Japanese techniques.

Lisa Binkley-

ENCAUSTIC & MIXED-MEDIA

Focus: Expanding beyond fiber

Light & Lacey: Mixed Media Fiber Art Collage – Valerie Goodwin
Combine structure, transparency, and stitch to create layered, dimensional fiber compositions.

Encaustic on Fiber – Alaina Enslen
Explore the fusion of wax and cloth, building depth, texture, and luminous surface.

FLEX

• Karen Rose (Shibori + acid dyes, faster processes)