1. Shibori
Shibori is a Japanese term for several methods of dyeing cloth with a pattern by binding, stitching, folding, twisting, compressing it, or capping. Some of these methods are known in the West as tie-dye. Each method results in very different patterns. The first day we will work with cotton and dye the samples with fibre reactive dyes. The most important thing will be to get to know the different methods to prevent the dye from reaching the entire surface of the fabric. The second day we use silk - mostly scarves - and dye the fabric with silk dyes (image 3).
Level: Beginners
Sa.-Su, 28.-29. January 2012, 9.30 - 16.30h

2. Love affair with textiles
With the use of manipulative techniques like weaving, coiling, knotting and embroidering we create stunning objects. Used clothing still sitting in our drawers, once favourite curtains no longer in use, ribbons, yarns, scrap fibers left over from finished projects: they all are revived in exciting quilts, vases, vessels, placemats and other items fired by our imagination.
Level: all levels
Part 1: Sa.-Su., 21.-22 April 2012: 9.30 - 16.30h
Part 2: Sa.-Su., 26.-27 May 2012: 9.30 - 16.30h

3. A tree is a tree is a tree
If you carry a green tree in your heart, a singing bird may come. This chinese proverb will guide us through our workshop. We use materials like bondaweb, acrylic paint, tyvek, synthetic felt and embroidery yarns. After learning how to use these materials, the students start making a tree object in compliance with their own choices whether it be two- or threedimensional.
The students must be able to run a sewing machine.
All levels
Sa.-Su., 25 and 26 February 2012, 9.30 - 16.30h

4. Water
Water plays an important part in the mythology and religion of ancient civilizations. In monotheist religions water constitutes a link with God. In this course we deal with water and its surroundings in nature: tarns, brooks, lakes, rivers, seas with waterplants and shores or without. Materials used include bondaweb, acrylic paint, embroidery yarns.
The students must be able to run a sewing machine.
All levels
Sa.-Su., 24.-25. March 2012, 9.30 - 16.30h

5. Making mony with art
We have no money crises. we make money ourselves. Absolutely non-inflationary. To achieve this, we use the tiniest fabric scraps and give free reign to our imagination. After finishing the production of the notes, we invest them in durable goods constructing houses, cars and other highly nessesary things. This workshop is very suitable for craft teachers who want to playfully discuss this highly topical issue with their pupils.
All levels
Sa.-Su., 10.-11. März 2012: 9.30 - 16.30h

6. Using lettering in textile projects
This workshop will take place in the second half of 2012. Dates not set yet.
Ale levels

7. Experimental Weaving
This workshop will take place in the second half of 2012. Dates not set yet. Course number 2 (Love affair with textiles) might be an alternative.
All levels

8. Easy printing methods
Easy printing techniques with acrylic paints, stenceling, monoprint are shown.
All levels
Sa., 9. June 2012: 9.30 - 16.30 h

9. Transfer printing
We get to know different methods of transferring images from neswpapers and magazines on cotton (with an acrylic medium) and on polyester (with transfer paint).
All levels
Su., 10. Juni 2012: 9.30 - 16.30 h

There is room in my studio for up to 10 students.
Fee: Fr. 110,-/person and day plus about Fr. 15 for material. Minimum: 5 students.
Individual courses are also possible at working days.

Groups from 6-12 persons are welcome to contact me if they would like me to teach in their places.
Please contact me for conditions.