Since the Natural dyes workshop at Maiwa, with Michel Garcia, I have been working with natural dyes on silk. I am certainly going in a new direction with my art works. The past month after my return from Vancouver has... Read More
On the road now, in Manitoba, returning from the Natural Dye workshop with Michel Garcia at Maiwa. Salmon Arm, Portage la Prairie, Medicine Hat, Moose Jaw, Thunder Bay, just a few of the cities we passed. Almost halfway, just 3 more... Read More
Late summer and early autumn in my area yields a bounty of plants, such as Sumac, Goldenrod and Walnuts suitable for natural dyes. I set out to harvest these plants with the intention of making dyeing pots. My project was... Read More
The Indigo shibori workshop that I participated in during early July was a continuation of my exploration of dyeing techniques. I had already tried a few Natural Dye pots, and also, some Eco-printing. Attempting an Indigo vat, without some guidance was... Read More
For the past couple of months, I have been busy experimenting with eco printing. I have also been making and using natural dyes on silk. Last February's trip to Gujarat was the springboard for this new direction. I am keen to learn about tie... Read More
Last weekend I drove to Ailsa Craig, a small village, in Southern Ontario to attend the show "Quilts of Latvia". The show was on for 6 days. The community of Ailsa Craig welcomed the Latvians by hanging their own quilts outside... Read More
The seed has been planted! My recent trip to India had a purpose-a textile tour and to seek out and interact with textile artists there. Although I didn't have a hands on experience, I met a few artisans and had the... Read More
Now that I've been home for a month, Silk scarves and the Bhuj inspiration are foremost in my mind. I have mentally and emotionally digested the lively memories of my India trip. And I have resumed my routines of working... Read More
I have recently returned from a 2 month visit to India. After leaving the cold and stormy skies of Ontario, I arrived in Mumbai to heat and sunshine! My trip was made up of several mini adventures, some shorter some... Read More
A new blog entry about my visit to a Natural Dye studio in India. https://maijazemitis.com/visit-to-a-natural-dye-studio-in-gujarat/ Dismiss
