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Classes, Workshops & Lectures Fiber Arts and More Khmer Hol 3 day Workshop Learn to to resist tie and indigo dye yarns. When woven in traditional Khmer 2-1 twill the patterns will appear. Most workshops do not include weaving but a sample loom is on site for demonstration purposes. Weaving is done after the workshop. Contact: Barb@CR-Studio.org |
Khmer Textiles: Lecture
This fascinating travel log of weaving in Thailand and Cambodia focuses on the dyeing and weaving of Khmer Hol (Ikat) textiles. These intricately patterned textiles are still created today using ancient labor intensive methods of resist dyed weft threads. Beautiful samples of these textiles will be displayed and a demo of how the patterned yarns are tied before dying will be included.
Lotus Fiber Lecture
Growing in Cambodia, the exotic pink lotus provides fiber that is most remarkable. The lecture includes videos taken on my trip to Cambodia of the fiber being harvested by talented women. A travel log of sites around Cambodia featuring Cambodian weavers is also included along with textile samples.
Silk cocoon jewelry
The Care and Feeding of Silkworms
This fun lecture and video presentation shares in depth sericulture information along with samples of silk cocoons and a variety of silk fibers and textiles. This is a fascinating topic for everyone and will provide information to those who wish to try raising silkworms.
When in season, live silkworms may be along.
This lecture may be expanded into a workshop including silk reeling.
Or making silk cocoon jewelry!
This fun lecture and video presentation shares in depth sericulture information along with samples of silk cocoons and a variety of silk fibers and textiles. This is a fascinating topic for everyone and will provide information to those who wish to try raising silkworms.
When in season, live silkworms may be along.
This lecture may be expanded into a workshop including silk reeling.
Or making silk cocoon jewelry!
Silk Painting
Learn the basics of silk painting and create a "Silk Sun Catcher" No previous painting experience needed. 
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Creative stitches: for use with felted and hand woven fabrics and crazy quilts. 
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Introduction to weaving.
The main focus will be learning basic tapestry weaving techniques and become comfortable with the concept of weaving. This class is designed to expose you to weaving and learn some techniques. You will not necessarily complete a project. 
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Brocade Weaving and Silkworm Raising in Thailand along with Silk Island Cambodia Brocade
This lecture includes information and video of Thai brocade weaving. The brocade is woven on 2 story looms that take 4 people to operate. Video will also show how golden silkworms are raised and the silk is reeled. Samples of white and the golden cocoons will be used as well as the basics needed for silk reeling. The silk island is located near Phenom Penh the capital of Cambodia in the middle of the Mekong River. It is home to many silk weavers and growers. I had the pleasure of meeting a family of 3 generarations of deligtful weavers where I was awed by there work. The talent and friendliness of these weavers is amazing. I delight in sharing my experience about these and other weavers.
This lecture includes information and video of Thai brocade weaving. The brocade is woven on 2 story looms that take 4 people to operate. Video will also show how golden silkworms are raised and the silk is reeled. Samples of white and the golden cocoons will be used as well as the basics needed for silk reeling. The silk island is located near Phenom Penh the capital of Cambodia in the middle of the Mekong River. It is home to many silk weavers and growers. I had the pleasure of meeting a family of 3 generarations of deligtful weavers where I was awed by there work. The talent and friendliness of these weavers is amazing. I delight in sharing my experience about these and other weavers.
