February Guild Meeting - Zoom Only - 6:30pm
February 20, 2024
Catharine Ellis has been a weaver and a dyer for over 40 years. After three decades of teaching the Fiber Program at Haywood Community College in NC she is now dedicated to studio work, focusing on natural dye processes. She also does specialized, selected teaching, in the U.S. and internationally. Recent projects include teaching natural dyeing in Guatemalan through Mayan Hands.
Catharine is the originator of the woven shibori process and author of the instructional book, Woven Shibori Updated in 2016 to include natural dyes . Her textile work is shown extensively in exhibitions and shows. She is currently working collaboratively with the Oriole Mill in North Carolina to produce specialty Jacquard fabrics.
You can read more about her and her latest work at https://blog.ellistextiles.com/
All members will receive a Zoom invitation via email shortly before the meeting.
If you would like your event added to this calendar, please contact events@vhwsg.ca
We advertise fibre-related events on and around Vancouver Island, B.C.