HAND BLOCK PRINTED BEDDING
NATURAL DYES ON ORGANIC COTTON
AJRAKH
HAND BLOCK PRINTED BEDDING
TWO FEATURED WORKSHOPS
TANNINS, OXIDES, & INDIGO WORKSHOP
ONLINE
WITH NATALIE GRAMBOW
Registration opens April 4th at 9am (pacific time)
This groundbreaking workshop will lead students through a number of projects on silk, cotton, linen, wool, and paper. Through contact printing, immersion baths, bundling and binding techniques, and the magic of indigo, this workshop will explore new, uncharted territory on textiles
38 evocative instructional videos with written instructions and downloadable PDF's.
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.
Online Workshop begins May 16th, 2022
This online workshop is designed to be done anywhere in the world - in your home or studio. It features a robust Q&A section with instructors directly answering student questions and one final live zoom event.
See what people are saying about Tannins, Oxides, & Indigo
Absolutely fabulous! The palette and patterns created by the rust, tannins and indigo resonates with me in my own journey with colour and cloth, and I am looking forward to integrating these techniques into my practice. I am very grateful for how generously Natalie shared her experience, with such delight in her process and grace in her manner.
— Morgen
I echo everyone's comments on the wonderful quality of your teaching, clear instruction, and inspirational thoughts. I miss meeting in person, but we can learn at an amazing pace in the virtual world and experiment in our own time and space. Thank you for a world of inspiration.
— Carrole
This course has opened up all my sensibilities from art, science and nature. I loved gathering the metal pieces, watching the development of rust, it was pure exploration in every module. I have learned so much from you and appreciate everything you and Maiwa have put together.
— Suzanne
Ate breakfast in tears ! So much I want to say and share. Thank you all, thank you Natalie for everything, but especially for the affirmation that there are other ways of seeing and showing others what can be seen.
— Liza
Through this great journey with a calm, peacefull & so generous person, it is like listening to music and being part of nature. Your teaching goes far beyond the techniques. Thank you so much Natalie.
— Marie
Natalie,
This course has been just exactly what it should be for me! It introduced me to new techniques (I am now constantly musing about whether something will rust), given us enough time to do each new technique and then repeat, and then encouraged us to mix and match. Your examples have been clear and easy to follow, backed up by your responses to our questions. I have loved every minute of this learning and am delighted with the results! In addition, you have been charming in the videos, and I feel like I know you.
— Jane
Thank you for all your hard work putting together such a wonderful class. The videos made me feel like I was in the room with you. You shared so much knowledge. It was nice to have a whole week to process it and take my time with each module. I enjoyed my Monday mornings watching the videos and planning my week. The 'clothes line' of samples on the wall of my studio give me so much inspiration.
— Patty
Natalie - your instruction and presentation has been akin to a Bailey's in front of a warm fireplace. Thank you.
— Gwen
THE INK MAKING WORKSHOP
ONLINE
WITH TIM MCLAUGHLIN
Registration opens April 4th at 9am (pacific time)
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.
21 documentary style instructional videos with written instructions and downloadable PDF's.
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.
Online Workshop begins May 16th, 2022
This online workshop is designed to be done anywhere in the world - in your home or studio. It features a robust Q&A section with instructors directly answering student questions and one final live zoom event.
See what people are saying about The 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
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.
— Registration opens April 4th at 9am PST at maiwa.teachable.com.
— Create a Teachable account in advance by enrolling in one of our free lessons.
—Have your Teachable login details ready on registration day. Be sure to enter a valid email address as this is how we will be communicating.
—Supply & Equipment List can be found on workshop sales pages.Workshop pages are listed here at maiwa.teachable.com.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Watch the Maiwa School of Textiles Trailer and Teaser below
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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India Flint (author of Eco Colour - Botanical Dyes for Beautiful Textiles) wearing the Journeywoman Collection eco-printed herself.
The Journeywoman Collection of dyeable clothing
Shown: eco-printed by India Flint
Love of Linen Set - 7 Pieces
Wild Silk Set - 5 Pieces
In the years since Charllotte Kwon of Maiwa and India Flint first encountered each other at a natural dye conference in Hyderabad, India, they have discovered a multitude of shared passions. Besides an ongoing interest in good food, peonies, and natural dyes, both choose to wear timeless and comfortable natural fibre clothing that can traverse cultures.
We all know the rule of dressing for a journey. “Wear something your grandmother would approve of.” It is a surprisingly good rule — regardless of whether you are going to the continent or the sub continent, the old world or the new one.
On any day you can find India or Charllotte wearing beautiful loose coats over dresses over skirts; their feet encased in boots, comfy flats or sandals, forever a shawl draped around their shoulders, accompanied by the tinkle and glint of their favourite trinkets. They blend into landscapes wherever they go, in a look that can take them from city street to forest path; from shoreline to meadow; from planting to harvest, poetically pacing the perimeter of the garden.
India and Charllotte have put their heads together and collaborated to design the Journeywoman Collection. It’s a timeless design that will suit you whether you’re an Earth Goddess or Wood Sprite. Lovingly produced in a range of fabrics including stalwart handwoven linen and luxurious handspun handwoven mulberry silk, the cloth is ready to be embellished with stitch, appliqué, print, or dye.
— Cut from cloth that carries memories of the makers —
These garments are delivered undyed and sewn with cotton thread. They are ready to receive your colour. They are a beautiful canvas awaiting the stitches and patterns that move your heart, or you can wear them as they are. Add extra pockets if you need, extend the length, embellish the edges. These simple timeless clothes will serve you well from here to there, wherever you go and whoever you are.
The Journeywoman Collection of dyeable clothing
Shown: eco-printed by India Flint
Shown: Wonderlust Coat and Wildflower Camise in Linen.
The Journeywoman Collection of dyeable clothing
Shown: eco-printed by India Flint
Shown: Westward Shimmy and Khula Skirt in Linen.
The Journeywoman Collection of dyeable clothing
Shown: eco-printed by India Flint
For embellishing these natural garments we recommend natural fibres like our Honest Yarn Organic Linen in Cobweb weight - Natural Undyed and White Undyed.
THE JOURNEYWOMAN'S SECOND SKIN
WORKSHOP
India's inspirations for dyeing, embellishing and personalizing
your Maiwa 'journeywoman' wardrobe.
See The Journeywoman's Second Skin Workshop Here The journeywoman slips her wayfinder smock over her wiseheart shift, shrugs on her wanderlust surcoat, wraps a shawl around her shoulders, whistles up a friendly wind and steps out into the whirled.
If the wind is fierce, she wears her weaver trousies underneath. If the gales are arctic or the night is cold or she needs to escape without baggage, she can wear them all together…westward shimmy and weaver pants under a rustling wind-dancer skirt topped by wiseheart shift, wildflower camise and wayfinder smock; all enfolded by the wanderlust surcoat with a change of undergarments in a pocket and a toothbrush in another.
The journeywoman travels light. She dyes her clothes with leaves that she finds, mordants them in puddles (or the ocean), strengthens them in indigo.
This masterclass-in-your pocket guides you through personalizing this lifelong wardrobe.
To our U.S. customers – don't forget that the exchange rate works in your favour, it's like an extra discount.
Thursday, March 24, 2022
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JOURNEY INTO INDIGO
ONLINE
WITH SOPHENA KWON & DANIELLE BUSH
Registration opens April 4th at 9am (pacific time)
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.
Over 40 detailed instructional videos with written instructions and downloadable PDF's. 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.
Online Workshop begins May 16th, 2022
This online workshop is designed to be done anywhere in the world in your home or studio. It features a robust Q&A section with instructors directly answering student questions and one final live zoom event.
See what people are saying about Journey Into Indigo:
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
— Registration opens April 4th at 9am PST at maiwa.teachable.com.
— Create a Teachable account in advance by enrolling in one of our free lessons.
—Have your Teachable login details ready on registration day. Be sure to enter a valid email address as this is how we will be communicating.
—Supply & Equipment List can be found on workshop sales pages.Workshop pages are listed here at maiwa.teachable.com.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Watch the Maiwa School of Textiles Trailer and Teaser below
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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HAND BLOCK PRINTED BEDDING
NATURAL DYES ON ORGANIC COTTON
Thursday, March 17, 2022
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THE NATURAL DYE WORKSHOP
ONLINE
WITH CHARLLOTTE & SOPHENA KWON
Registration opens April 4th at 9am (pacific time)
Learn to successfully mordant cellulose and protein fibres.
Work with cloth and yarns to achieve vibrant, clear colours using classic natural dyes.
45 evocative instructional videos with written instructions and downloadable PDF's.
Work with 11 natural dyes including indigo.
Build dyepots 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.
Online Workshop begins May 9th, 2022
This online workshop is designed to be done anywhere in the world in your home or studio. It features a robust Q&A section with instructors answering student questions and one final live zoom event.
See what people are saying about The Natural Dye Workshop online:
I’m teary-eyed right now. Can’t believe we’ve come to the end of this fabulous course. Oh wow, what a journey. You guys are wonderful. The course is wonderful. Not enough words to thank you and praise you for this experience. Please keep producing more on-line courses......please, please, please!
— Susan
This has been an amazing course. The format for the lessons is perfect. I am totally zoomed out at this point and it is wonderful to get a lesson, fuss around on my own and see the outcome.
The modules are so incredibly well put together and to have the ability to go back and watch a module and ask a question is invaluable. Even without answering questions - being able to go back and review the module is fantastic and so helpful.
— Erica
This has been the best class ever!!! I have loved doing it at home using my own water so that I am able to get consistent results all the time (hopefully). I am constantly looking at my hand dyed colours and thinking of what I will create next. I have learned sooo much from you both. You have incredible talent and knowledge that I am grateful to be on the receiving end of. Keep offering more online classes. Love the format!
— Shirley
Thank you so much Charllotte and Sophena for this truly wonderful course! It has left me with a full force of inspiration :) The amount of detail, and care, and compassion you both have for your craft and for sharing your knowledge is beautiful to have been a part of. I will be re-watching and taking notes for many weeks to come.
— Ewa
I am so sort of overwhelmed that this is ending... for now. I think back to my many grandmother’s who were textile people - sheep farmers, a tenter in a cotton mill, many many quilters and tatters and and crochet pillowcase trim makers...and wonder that of course they could never have imagined their future granddaughter would have the huge LUXURY of being able to keep her sanity during a time of quarantine by being able to intensely study natural dying for 10 weeks with the finest teachers on the topic. I have truly loved every minute of this - my “take outs” at the end would all be my grumpy ness at having to address the “activities of daily living” - like interrupting my dying to actually produce a meal or almost not being able to walk at the end of the day because I have been standing on the hard floor stirring the pots for many hours that day...every bit worth it!!
— Patricia
I feel a bit emotional about the end of the course, it has been such a great journey and pure joy learning from you. The passion, love and kindness that you clearly show through your wonderful videos always make me smile and encourages me to keep going, experimenting, learning...I hope Sophena and the baby are doing well. I wish them and you all the happiness in the world.
— Margarida
This course has been such a fantastic and heart warming experience. I have wanted to do a course with Maiwa for years (but I'm in the UK) and have enjoyed this course so much! Your knowledge and passion for what you do shines out and it's so inspiring to have had this chance to learn from you and Sophena. The tutorials have been clear and so enjoyable to watch and learn from. The Q & A has been really valuable and I have appreciated to have your advice and just be able to ask questions. This has given me the confidence to go forward.
— Michele
Watch the Maiwa School of Textiles Trailer and Teaser below
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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We have found tools that are made with the same care and commitment we put into our textiles. Brushes that show the skill of the brush maker. Tools that are so beautifully made you want to dedicate your life to a craft where you could use them every day.
Thursday, March 10, 2022
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