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Discover the power of oxides to create incredibly textured patterns. When combined with tannins and the blue potential of indigo, a new creative world opens up.

In this workshop students will rust print with flat metal and learn bundling techniques to work with sculptural pieces. The class will make two tannin baths to selectively shift colour while working with binding resist. Additional immersion techniques will be taught with ferrous, tannin, and calcium. A special rust-tea bath will be used to give dramatic results on cloth. Finally students will explore the magic of an iron-reduced indigo vat. This is a very creative exploration of the transformative power of materials to create novel marks and patterns.

• 38 evocative instructional videos.
• Work with 7 unique immersion baths including indigo.
• Learn a variety of binding techniques including clamp, wrap, and shaped resist.
• Complete the course with a body of work exploring the remarkable patterning potential of tannins, oxides and indigo.

 Tannins, Oxides & Indigo Workshop

See the trailer here.




Learn to successfully mordant cellulose and protein fibres. Work with cloth and yarns to achieve vibrant, clear colours using classic natural dyes.

In this workshop students will make over 18 separate dye-baths on a variety of fibre types (including wool, cotton, linen, silk, and hemp/cotton). The results will be shifted with iron and indigo for a complex palette. Exhaust baths will be used and these will also be shifted with a modified indigo vat. Students will receive an introduction to shaped resist and indigo dyeing. Throughout the course students will receive professional instruction from Maiwa founder Charllotte Kwon and her daughter Sophena Kwon.

• 45 evocative instructional videos.
• Work with 11 natural dyes including indigo.
• Build dye pots from 18 recipes, shift colours with iron and overdye with indigo.
• Complete the course with close to 100 different colours ... and a whole new appreciation for the magic of natural dyes.


The Natural Dye Workshop

See the trailer here.




Learn the process of making both pigmented and non-pigmented inks, including classics like iron gall ink as well as inks made from natural dyes like cochineal and lake pigments like weld.

In this workshop students will make a range of inks including water soluble and waterproof inks. The workshop will explore papers, and the basis of pointed pen (flexible) writing. Students will learn how to generalize the procedure of ink making so that it may be applied to any organic or mineral matter. The workshop will also present a discussion of journaling, writing, books, and creativity.

• 21 documentary-style instructional videos.
• Work with a range of materials including indigo, carbon black, cochineal, weld, gum Arabic and shellac.
• Learn about ink making as a way to explore materials.
• Consider the history of writing and ink and the future of your own creative practice

The Ink Making Workshop

See the trailer here.




Learn to build a range of indigo vats including organic vats made with fruits, the iron vat, and vats made with plants. Learn a wealth of introductory and advanced shaped resist techniques on silk, linen, and cotton. Learn how to handle materials in the dye vat to get the most from indigo.

In this workshop students will be taken, step-by-step, through the process of making a number of indigo vats, including three organic "fruit vats." Students will learn not only how to make a vat but also how to maintain it, revive it, and put it to bed. The different vats will be explored through the use of many forms of shaped resist - including bound, clamp and stitch resist. An astonishing array of patterning is possible through these techniques. Students will learn how to adjust vats for different fibre types and conditions.

• 35 detailed instructional videos.
• All shaped resist techniques shown with clear, step by step instructions.
• Works taken from blank cloth to finished piece so you can see the entire process.
• An in-depth explanation of the chemistry of indigo extraction and indigo vats so you can learn how and why they work.
• Discover why indigo is the worlds most magical dye.

Journey Into Indigo

See the trailer here.



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Monday, August 30, 2021 No comments


Registration opens on Monday, August 30th at 9am (Pacific Time)
At 9am you will see the registration buttons appear on each course page.
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MAIWA WORKSHOPS ONLINE

These are in-depth workshops delivered through engaging high-definition videos. Our Instructors skillfully guide students accompanied by detailed notes and student Q & A sections. At the end of each workshop students may participate in an optional Zoom meeting.   

Workshops commence in October but students are free to work at their own pace. New content is delivered on a weekly basis until the course is complete. Students have access to workshops for three years from the date of purchase.

Our workshops are delivered on the teachable platform. To get a sense of how it works you may enrol in any of our seven free workshops.


maiwa.teachable.com

 


Discover the power of oxides to create incredibly textured patterns. When combined with tannins and the blue potential of indigo, a new creative world opens up.

In this workshop students will rust print with flat metal and learn bundling techniques to work with sculptural pieces. The class will make two tannin baths to selectively shift colour while working with binding resist. Additional immersion techniques will be taught with ferrous, tannin, and calcium. A special rust-tea bath will be used to give dramatic results on cloth. Finally students will explore the magic of an iron-reduced indigo vat. This is a very creative exploration of the transformative power of materials to create novel marks and patterns.

• 38 evocative instructional videos.
• Work with 7 unique immersion baths including indigo.
• Learn a variety of binding techniques including clamp, wrap, and shaped resist.
• Complete the course with a body of work exploring the remarkable patterning potential of tannins, oxides and indigo.

Tannins, Oxides & Indigo Workshop




Learn to successfully mordant cellulose and protein fibres. Work with cloth and yarns to achieve vibrant, clear colours using classic natural dyes.

In this workshop students will make over 18 separate dye-baths on a variety of fibre types (including wool, cotton, linen, silk, and hemp/cotton). The results will be shifted with iron and indigo for a complex palette. Exhaust baths will be used and these will also be shifted with a modified indigo vat. Students will receive an introduction to shaped resist and indigo dyeing. Throughout the course students will receive professional instruction from Maiwa founder Charllotte Kwon and her daughter Sophena Kwon.

• 45 evocative instructional videos.
• Work with 11 natural dyes including indigo.
• Build dye pots from 18 recipes, shift colours with iron and overdye with indigo.
• Complete the course with close to 100 different colours ... and a whole new appreciation for the magic of natural dyes.


The Natural Dye Workshop




Learn the process of making both pigmented and non-pigmented inks, including classics like iron gall ink as well as inks made from natural dyes like cochineal and lake pigments like weld.

In this workshop students will make a range of inks including water soluble and waterproof inks. The workshop will explore papers, and the basis of pointed pen (flexible) writing. Students will learn how to generalize the procedure of ink making so that it may be applied to any organic or mineral matter. The workshop will also present a discussion of journaling, writing, books, and creativity.

• 21 documentary-style instructional videos.
• Work with a range of materials including indigo, carbon black, cochineal, weld, gum Arabic and shellac.
• Learn about ink making as a way to explore materials.
• Consider the history of writing and ink and the future of your own creative practice


The Ink Making Workshop



Learn to build a range of indigo vats including organic vats made with fruits, the iron vat, and vats made with plants. Learn a wealth of introductory and advanced shaped resist techniques on silk, linen, and cotton. Learn how to handle materials in the dye vat to get the most from indigo.

In this workshop students will be taken, step-by-step, through the process of making a number of indigo vats, including three organic "fruit vats." Students will learn not only how to make a vat but also how to maintain it, revive it, and put it to bed. The different vats will be explored through the use of many forms of shaped resist - including bound, clamp and stitch resist. An astonishing array of patterning is possible through these techniques. Students will learn how to adjust vats for different fibre types and conditions.

• 35 detailed instructional videos.
• All shaped resist techniques shown with clear, step by step instructions.
• Works taken from blank cloth to finished piece so you can see the entire process.
• An in-depth explanation of the chemistry of indigo extraction and indigo vats so you can learn how and why they work.
• Discover why indigo is the worlds most magical dye.

Journey Into Indigo


The Maiwa School of Textiles Online is ready for our registration day on Monday, August 30th beginning at 9am (PST)


Click the link below to see all our online workshops.

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Saturday, August 28, 2021 No comments

 

THE MARKET BAG
& EVERYTHING POUCH


Take your creativity with you: wherever you are, wherever you go. The Market Bag. 

This generously sized tote contains multitudes. Knitting, drawing & design, even your dyes and tannins. The Market Bag holds an ambitious haul from a long day out. Made with our favourite heavyweight naturally-dyed organic cotton. Also available in linen.

Does your portable studio need a little compartmentalization? The Everything Pouch.

This bag has a round bottom so it can stand on its own and features drawstring ties. It works well to contain your collections of things — craft related or not. Made with our favourite heavyweight naturally-dyed organic cotton, the Everything Pouch provides a separate home to organize all that you have.


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INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY!


We are celebrating the excitement of our upcoming launch of online workshops - registration opens August 30th at 9am Pacific Time!



THE PRIZES

We've got something for everyone!

1st:  Online Workshop + Supply Kit + $250 Gift Certificate (value approx. $1000)
2nd:  $300 Gift Certificate for maiwa.com
3rd:  Online Workshop (value approx. $250)
4th:  $100 Gift Certificate for maiwa.com
5th:  $100 Gift Certificate for maiwa.com


TO ENTER ON INSTAGRAM

1. Follow: @maiwahandprints,  @maiwa_naturaldyes,  @maiwaschooloftextiles
2. Find the giveaway post on our Instagram channels and tag your friends in a comment - each comment is an entry.
3. Share the post in your stories & tag us for an extra entry.
4. Comment as many times as you wish on ANY of our platforms!


THE WINNERS

Winners will be picked at random and announced on Instagram on Saturday Aug 28th, 2021.

Thank you to all of our community for your ongoing support. We couldn’t do what we do without you!! 


GOOD LUCK!

Contest runs Tuesday August 24th, 2021 until 11:59pm on Friday August 27th, 2021.
Open to entries world wide.
All gift certificates in Canadian Dollars.


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To our U.S. customers – don't forget that the exchange rate works in your favour, it's like an extra discount.

Wednesday, August 25, 2021 No comments


OCTOBER 2021

JOURNEY INTO INDIGO 
WORKSHOP


Watch The JOURNEY INTO INDIGO Trailer Here


JOURNEY INTO INDIGO

Enrolment opens August 30th at 9am (pacific time)
Discover why indigo is the worlds most magical dye.

- Over 40 detailed instructional videos.
- All shaped resist techniques shown with clear, step by step instructions.
- Works taken from blank cloth to finished piece so you can see the entire process.
- An in-depth explanation of the chemistry of indigo extraction and indigo vats so you can learn how and why they work.


Full Workshop Details Here


See what people are saying about the first Journey Into Indigo workshop...

What an amazing journey! The workshop has been my go-to for relaxation and enjoyment during this crazy past year. The entire program is so well produced that I feel like I can go forward and keep learning from my experiences with the indigo process.  

Sophena and Danielle are a terrific team and contributed immensely to the journey! Thank you everyone at Maiwa  that was associated with the workshop!  

— Ruth Ann 

Thank you so much for this course! It was very informative, approachable and inspiring. It has been a great pleasure learning for you both, thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us. I can't wait to put into practice what I've learned!

— Lourdes



Such a fantastic class, I don't want this to be over.  I have delayed the last module for 2 weeks, just to savor a little longer. Great job by all. Thank you for this opportunity.
— Beth

I have enjoyed this class. I have watched the videos several times and read through the Q&A.  I have learned LOTS! Thanks for being pandemic creative and doing this as an online class.  I would not have been able to attend this in person. I also love that I have this class at my finger tips for three years. 

— Lisa


Big thank you to Sophena and Dani for a wonderful class - perfect pacing through this winter's lockdown. The weekly introduction of new topics gave us time to experiment and learn all the new skills without the rush of speedier workshops. The Q & A sections are a big help too.
  
— Mary

Sophena & Danielle, Thanks so much for a great workshop. I'm not new to Shibori and Indigo but I learned a ton. I felt that this workshop was even better than some in person courses. Here we were really in charge of our own vats and got to learn what to do, and when to do it. It was great having a few vats going at the same time and I loved seeing the subtle differences in the shades. I feel much more confident and in charge of my blues and I have some fresh inspiration when it comes to the resists.
   
— Kathi



I really don't want this to end! What an amazing workshop. The next best thing to 'real' workshops, with beautifully filmed instruction and expert, patient guidance through all our queries. I can highly recommend this for anyone interested in indigo.

Thank you all at the Maiwa team for creating such a great resource for us. 
   
— Lisa


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Monday, August 23, 2021 No comments

 






COTTON - LINEN - IKAT
HANDWOVEN BY ARTISANS

The rhythm of the cloth speaks for itself. Look to our offering of handwoven linen (with a weight and drape all its own), handwoven kala cotton (the drought-resistant miracle fibre of the Indian desert), and the magnificent patterning created by the  handwoven ikat technique.  

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SEE ALL CLOTHING





SEE ALL CLOTHING



To our U.S. customers – don't forget that the exchange rate works in your favour, it's like an extra discount.

Thursday, August 19, 2021 No comments



OCTOBER 2021
THE INK MAKING WORKSHOP


Watch The Ink Making Workshop Trailer Here


THE INK MAKING WORKSHOP

with Tim McLaughlin
Workshop commences October 4, 2021
Enrolment opens August 30th at 9am (pacific time)

- 21 documentary-style instructional videos.
- Work with a wide range of materials including indigo, carbon black,
cochineal, weld, gum Arabic and shellac.
- Learn about ink making as a way to explore materials.
- Consider the history of writing and ink and the future of your own
creative practice.


Full Workshop Details Here

See what people are saying about the first Ink Making workshop...


This has been the most wonderful course. The videos are SO well put together (even my partner's ears will perk up when he hears the opening theme music and he'll come over to watch for a purely aesthetic experience :)). Instructions are easy to follow, and I love how you provide historical background on the dyes, as well as the important how-tos.

The course has whet my appetite for ink-making and has also flooded me with creative inspiration. I would absolutely recommend future iterations of this course to others. 
— Madeleine 


Thanks for a great workshop.  It is a wonderful way to learn and the creativity in the making of the videos is  inspiring.

— Mary 



Artwork and photo: Student Shirley Wong


I wanted to let you know how seamless you have made this learning experience for me. Your knowledge, print and video instruction was very clear and concise. I'm happy with all of the inks made through the various processes/techniques and supplies suggested. I can't wait for the next module to drop and look forward to a follow-up course in the near future!
— Shirley 

Thank you for an amazing class! This is by far the best online class I have taken.  So thoughtful in the design, pacing, materials and Q&A format. And so very beautifully produced. I look forward to coming to Vancouver again one day and visiting your shops and hopefully taking a class in person. But in the meantime, I look forward to more online classes with you! Thank you so much for all your wonderful efforts in making this such a great class.
— Fran


I teared up a little, watching that last video - I think that's the first time a workshop has left such an emotional impression. Bravo. I absolutely loved this workshop. The format works very well, I learned a lot, I'm inspired, and it was quite soothing to watch - something I really appreciate right now. 
— Fazia


Jason Logan, author of Make Ink and founder of the Toronto Ink Company recently interviewed instructor Tim McLaughlin for his newsletter "The Colour" You can read that issue here.



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Tuesday, August 17, 2021 No comments




ONLINE ONLY

There is nothing quite as comforting as a good book. It's true. We have chosen an incredible selection of textile books and magazines and are offering them at a discount. Some of these are rare back issues of our favourite magazines and some of them are books that we feel should be in the homes of people who love textiles. We are also letting go of some of our shelf copies at good prices - we will mention any visible wear and tear in the online description. All sale items are final sale.
Thursday, August 05, 2021 No comments
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