Professional Services
Change of Dates & Cancellation of Navajo Sash Belt Weaving
June 8-13, 2009 Summer 1 Workshops
Navajo Cultural Colorants: June 8-9, Oak Springs, AZ
Introduction to Navajo Tapestry Weaving: June 10-13, Oak Springs, AZ
Instructor: Mark H. Deschinny
Day 1: FIELD TRIP to pick plants! Prepare plants and minerals. Learn the different applications of Dine colorants on materials such as sheep wool, horse hair, buckskin, Navajo basket materials, mohair and paper; Day 2: Dye, paint & print! Yeah! Learn about mordants; Keep samples of dyed fiber, materials and recipes; Receive a copy of Isabel Deschinny's dye book, "NATIVE PLANT DYES, Series I: INTRODUCTION" (c) 1984.
- All supplies, dye booklets, tools, fibers, buckskin and mordants provided
Cost(USD): $150.00 Registration Form
Instructor: Isabel Myers-Deschinny
Learn about the history and culture of Dine weaving. Learn about the symbolism and philosophy of Dine weaving. Learn about the different and significant characteristics of Dine weaving. Learn basic Dine weaving techniques; Learn to ply yarns and make warp; Learn how to set-up a traditional loom. Learn basic rug designs as blocks, borders and diagonals
- All yarns, warp, rope, weaving tools & weaving loom are provided & you keep!
COST (USD): $350.00 Registration Form
artwork and slideshow included.
Demonstration: Presentation with a dyer and/or weaver.
Workshop: Dyer and/or weaver teaching the art
(928) 871-5587
P.O. Box 4677
Window Rock, AZ 86515
deschinny@yahoo.com