I took a shibori class with Joan Morris at the Tampa Convergence. She designed fabric for costumes in the Lion King and included work with vegetal dyes…something I hadn’t tried before. I entered the workshop with a sense of great anticipation and a healthy curiosity. A slight, precise, intense woman, Joan reawakened and validated my … More Shibori Samples, Intensive
Batik is the first surface design technique I ever learned and is still one of my favorites. I love the way colors blend right on the fabric during the dyeing process, the discipline of planning the move from light to dark, and being surprised with unexpected beauty. My first batik was a giant tree made … More Color Therapy
When I signed up for Holly Brackmann’s Convergence workshop, Fast and Easy Dyeing Without a Dyepot, I had no idea what I was getting into. She’s written a great book called The Surface Designer’s Handbook, and I figured I’d pick up some tips and tricks. Well, that’s an understatement! Holly introduced me to something completely … More Convergence was full of fiber art surprises
This evening I forwarded a couple of Calls for Artists to other weaver and fiber artist friends…but didn’t put the deadlines on my calendar. Why do I feel so ready to encourage others, but not myself? A little bit of cloth, a lot of color, some dash and a dribble of glitz…that’s all it is. … More Fear of entry
Judi Jetson 