Kasuri (Ikat) master weaver workshop

I have invited a guest master kasuri weaver, Keiko Shintani to teach us the kasuri methods used in weaving in Japan that we have come to admire so much. Some of you already know that kasuri is also known as ikat weaving, which is practiced with varying methodology, colours and imagery, all over the world. Below is a link to describe ikat in more detail as well as see examples.

http://www.answers.com/topic/ikat

Many of you have come to see how complex it is to create warp kasuri, especially when combined with weft kasuri. This is an incredible opportunity for us to really benefit from Keiko's immense knowledge and mastery of this technique. Part one of this workshop will focus only on warp and weft kasuri. Part two, at a later time, most likely next year will focus on picture kasuri, especially challenging as many of you have come to learn.

There will most likely be a one week instensive all day workshop sometime between mid june to the end of July. It is possible that it may be only 3 or 4 days. The cost is yet to be determined but a general figure at this time is between $175 - $250 plus materials.

I know that many of you work in the day so I am wondering if you are interested and ready to commit to doing this same workshop on Wednesday evenings, starting April 4 and running until May 30 (9 three hour classes). The cost would be $175. plus the cost of materials.

The workshop will take place at the Toronto Weaving School, at 255 Royal York Road, Room 30. RSVP early as there is only room for 15 people.

Don't hesitate to ask me any questions either by email tapestryline@sympatico.ca

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