The TETT Centre is closed to the public through at least March 31st. April and May Classes at the TETT continue unless further notified, and we want to make art a focus as we work through our days of waiting for the worries of the world to pass... classes are limited to a safe number of students - so COME PLAY!

The Art of the Handmade Stitch  - SEATS AVAILABLE

is for those who love to

CREATE THEIR OWN DESIGN on cloth!!

Join Bethany and spend an afternoon stitching on WOOL 

and using simple and yet beautiful stitches that will bring your artwork to a whole new level. 

Art may be finished and framed or used as a cushion, or other home decor or added into clothing. 

All supplies are furnished in this class - just bring scissors!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-of-the-handmade-stitch-creating-original-artwork-tickets-97988280585

THIS IS ANOTHER DYE PLAY DAY - SOLD OUT CLASS

 just a bit later in Spring!

We will be working with thickened dyes, some flat dyeing

 and I will have a couple of Indigi vats for our 10 students to share.

You need your own cloth, table cover and tools like paintbrushes, some small containers to hold your dyes and a dishpan for pre-soaking fabrics. 

Supplies List furnished with paid registration.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dye-day-all-about-play-tickets-99240754769


If you prefer - contact me through www.bethanygarner.com and arrange for a personal cheque or e-transfer.

Hope to see you at the TETT! Let's beat this lonely time with some fun with friends...
Bethany

OPENING for the Colour with a U Exhibition at the Homer Watson House in KW has been re-set/posponed until Saturday, April 25, 2020

Due to increasing concerns about the coronavirus, the Colour with a U exhibition committee has decided to postpone the opening reception for Colour with a U. Social distancing has become the new norm and we feel that a gathering at this time would not be advisable.

We have rescheduled the reception to Saturday April 25th 2 - 4pm. It is our hope that in six weeks the situation will have improved. The reception for Colour with a U Too is scheduled for Thursday April 23rd 5 - 7pm.

Colour with a U is now installed at Homer Watson House & Gallery and Colour with a U Too is now installed at RiverBrink Art Museum. Both galleries are open and welcome you to visit as you feel appropriate. Check their websites for hours and information:  https://www.homerwatson.on.ca   http://riverbrink.org

Best regards.

Tracey
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Tracey Lawko
Chair, Canadian Regional Juried Exhibition 2020: "Colour with a U"
Studio Art Quilt Associates
www.saqa.com

416-432-1254
tracey@traceylawko.com
www.traceylawko.com

PROCION MX Fabric Dyes and a bit of Indigo bring area artists the opportunity to COLOUR ON CLOTH for a full day with Bethany Garner, Instructor

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/colour-on-cloth-tickets-98004986553

About this Event

WELCOME FIBRE ARTISTS and Cloth dyeing enthusiasts... Bethany Garner will share her favourite techniques for adding COLOUR ON CLOTH with a classroom filled with eager and well-prepared beginners who have always wanted to try their hand at Dye Play, Flat Dyeing and a bit of Indigo.

The class will include instruction for best practices with Beth's prepared PROCION MX Fibre Reactive Dyes on silk, linen, cotton cloth. Tencel and silk threads/yarns are also a welcome addition to the dye day play.

- Students will come prepared with their own PRE-WASHED (no fabric softeners) cloth and threads. Soda Ash soaking will prepare the fabric in the classroom for receiving the dye.

- The table cover is provided and Beth will tarp the floors to prevent spills and save our beautiful TETT Centre floors.

- In this class, we will explore some traditional and familiar dye techniques including flat dyeing and some Arashi Shibori/pole wrapped techniques.

- Taking the art of dye play in YOUR own direction and adding some creative, original colour and manipulation techniques will give you the confidence to create artwork base cloth that can be cut, stitched , framed or made into décor pieces for your home or gifts.

- This class is for those who have some experience with dyes, but EVERYONE is welcome... we learn from each other and take the artwork home to BATCH (an important part of the dye development process). Final processing directions will be provided in a comprehensive handout for each student.

- Included in your classroom project payment will be your dyes and auxiliaries (soda ash soak) and an information-filled handout package.

What you need to bring:

Enthusiasm for creating all-new original work

Shared work you might have that demonstrates your dye passion.

Scissors (small embroidery are great – but you will just be cutting threads), plastic dishpans or bags to carry wet fabric home in after the workshop.

1-5 metres of clean, ready to dye fabric (cotton, linen, silk or rayon dye beautifully)

Gloves, tongs for handling wet dyed fabrics

Flat dye students will need ECO brand thin plastic available in the paint aisle at Home Depot (share with a friend if you are coming as a group) and the roll is about $14 and will go a long way for your next dye adventure.

A paintbrush with an angled brush will help for the flat dye technique.

Wear old clothes/shoes for dyeing - plan to tuck in a few old towels for wiping up spills at your table.

Brown Bag LUNCH or you can plan to eat in the TETT's beautiful Juniper Cafe...

More details/send questions through my contact form at www.Bethanygarner.com

Don't forget a notebook and camera to record the ideas and work shared in the workshop afternoon

Note: To change your class there must be 48 hrs notice or a friend is welcome to take your products and space on the day of the event. This is a non-refundable project if a participant doesn’t attend or cancels without proper notice.