COMING
Saturday 3 October, 2015
The Fiber Artists of San Antonio will stage a communal dyeing workshop at the studio of Laura Beehler in Converse, TX.
Fifty fiber artists will join together in the dyeing of 50 yards of cloth!! This epic act of community building is inspired by the work of Hiroshi Saito, a living National Treasure of Japan. Hiroshi Saito is famous for two things: his art, and his ability to orchestrate acts of community-building around a long sheet of white cloth. Known as “Nozome,” these fantastic events are staged outside with groups of up to 100 people. Using brushes and natural dyes, Hiroshi supervises the collective colouring of 20-meter lengths of cloth. Nozome are about individuals coming together in wonderful acts of group creativity.
Laura Beehler and Caryl Gaubatz have adapted the Nozome idea to the Texas climate and Fiber Reactive Dyes.
The purpose of the FASA Nozome Project is three-fold:
- To establish esprit de corps and bonding among our members, build community, and generate enthusiasm for the 2016 FASA Fashion Show
- To introduce FASA members who have not yet had an opportunity to dye their own fabric to the Surface Designer’s Art.
- To generate community-dyed fabric that will be used to create your challenge garment for the 2016 runway show
WORKSHOP INFORMATION
DATE: Saturday 3 October, 2015 – RAIN DATE: 10 OCT 2015
TIME: 0930-1130 on at the studio of Laura Beehler
PLACE: 300 Norris Drive West, Converse, Tx. 78109
Maximum number of participants = 50 !!
The workshop will take place outside . There is no shade so participants are advised to wear sun protection and carry drinking water. Four rest rooms are available in Laura’s studio and adjacent apartment. There is ample parking although car pooling is suggested.
FASA is purchasing a 50 yard bolt of cotton poplin. Laura is donating the location and the dyestuffs.
The fabric will be divided into two 25 yard lengths and soaked in soda ash solution prior to dyeing. Owing to the large number of participants, the operation will be structured but there will be ample opportunity for fun, frolic and photo ops.
The cost of the workshop will be $15.00. It is not refundable but it is transferable. Checks should be made out to FASA in the amount of $15.00.
NOTE: Caryl will begin collecting workshop fees at the June meeting.
If you are unable to attend the 8 June FASA General meeting, you may mail your check for $15.00 ( made out to FASA) to Caryl Gaubatz, 19818 Lloyds Park, Garden Ridge, TX, 78266.
Supply list TBA .
During the months of June and July the Nozome workshop will be open to FASA members only. If there are any spaces left, the workshop will be open to non-members beginning 1 AUG.
What does your $15.00 buy?
- An incomparable experience of community building!
- One yard of community dyed fabric
- All the dyes and chemicals required to dye the fabric
2016 RUNWAY Show Challenge
What you do with your incredible community-dyed fabric is entirely up to you, but what we hope you will do with it is to design a challenge garment for the 2016 Runway Show.
There are only 3 rules for the 2016 Challenge
- The garment must incorporate the community dyed “Nozome” fabric
- The garment must be worn on the body. No purses or accessories accepted.
- You may add as much of any kind or color of other fabrics or materials that you wish.
Questions?
Contact Caryl Gaubatz at slothcloth413@gmail.com
or Laura Beehler at lajetx@satx.rr.com
