On Tuesday I had a student who is on a trip from Melbourne, taking a break from acrobatic performance to learn rag rug skills. She was the first student that I welcomed into my new studio space at home. Talking, learning, exchanging ideas, she too went home happy with two projects started.
On Wednesday I went to Africa -sort of. An indigo dyeing day at the home of Magie Relph. Magie is very knowledgeable and really does demystify the art of indigo dyeing. I love exploring the many techniques for preparing fabric to resist the dye. Having gasped with awe and wonder at the site of the fabric turning blue before your very eyes, there is more magic as you unpick/undo the stitching/take out the marbles, pegs etc and see the pattern that has been created.
I really want to use some of this fabric in my locker hook work, but I can't bear the thought of ripping it up.....
Perhaps I could make some fabulous indigo pieces for my acrobat friend to use in her dangling performances....
www.africanfabric.co.uk
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