Art Immersion: 800 Years of Japanese Tradition: Learn Shibori

Dive into the world of Shibori fabric dyeing, with guest Instructor, Lynne Brotman. Lynne is the Executive Director of the Austin School of Fiber Arts, and has a long history in teaching, creating and exhibiting finer art. She is brining her wealth of knowledge to Bastrop for our Art Immersion event.  All supplies are provided for class.

Class will be held outdoors under shade, so dress to stay cool, and wear clothing you can possibly stain. Gloves, aprons, cooling towels and water will be provided. Ages 18+ are welcome.

Students will learn the following 3 techniques, creating 3 scarves to take home:

Karamatsu

Arashi

Itajime

Symbology is the study of past and present symbols that have become engrained in our being.  Symbols signify our existence and our connections with the world around us illustrating feelings such as, “I have been here,” ” I believe this,” and “I am like others.” They mark the roadmaps of my work, both in their presentation and in their interpretation by the viewer. Symbols determine the colors and mediums I incorporate into each piece.  Building layers of rich color, through mediums such as dyeing, fiber manipulation, printing, and/or mark-making, I set about on a journey where I develop my own personal symbology.  My vision is to give voice to our stories and experiences through the tactile medium of fiber.

MBA Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Southern Methodist University
BA Social Science, Colorado State University
Two year Master Fiber Program, Jane Dunnewold, San Antonio, Tx
Japanese residency in Fujino, Japan with master Shibori artist
Mexican residency in Oaxaca with The Arquetopia Foundation – Weaving
Weaving Apprentice in Teotitlan del Valle, Mexico with master weaver, Bulmaro Perez
Assistant Director of Hartman Rare Art Gallery, Dallas, TX
Appraisals for St. Louis Art Museum, Japanese Collections

• Teaching Artist – Fearless Dyeing, Shibori Dyeing in Studio, Austin, TX
• Dallas Fiber Art Association, Teacher and Lecturer, Dallas, TX
• Artists 916, C0-founder and Communications Director, Austin, TX
• SDA, Surface Design Association, National Marketing Director, U.S.A.
• ASPCO, Austin Screen Printing Cooperative, Education Chair, Austin, TX

Lynne Brotman