Traditional Yoruba Adire Eleko: Indigo Tie-dye Workshop
with Gasali Adeyemo
Thursday-Saturday
August 13th-15th
10:30am-4:30pm
Members: $250
Non-Members: $290
Class Minimum: 3 participants
Class Maximum: 12 participants
Ages 18+, all skill levels welcome!
Learn traditional Yoruba Adire Eleko and tie-dye techniques in this three day workshop with master craftsman Gasali Adeyemo.
Experiment with intricate patterns while learning the history and meanings behind the traditional designs. In this wonderful three day workshop, students will learn how to prepare an indigo vat and cassava paste resist. As you dye your finished pieces in deep blue indigo. students will be learning the importance and history of indigo dye in the Yoruba culture.
Materials instructor will provide for class:
Indigo dye
Adire eleko tools
Cassava paste raffia
Handout for each student
Materials students must provide for class:
2 yards of 100% white cotton (prepared for dyeing)
Seam ripper
notebook and pen
Fabric scissors
Apron
Rubber gloves
Optional: In addition to the 2 yards of fabric students can bring a tote bag, t-shirt or scarf as long as they are 100% cotton or silk.
About Gasali Adeyemo: Gasali Adeyemo is the third born of five from the small village, Ofatedo, located in Nigeria. His mother was my first and most important teacher in learning the traditional arts of the Yoruba Tribe. In 1990 I attended the Nike Center for Arts and Culture, where I remained for a total of six years studying traditional Yoruba batik, adire eleko, tie-dye and indigo. Eventually, Gasali began to exhibit his work and travel outside of Nigeria. This experience opened the door to greater opportunities and I have since been traveling the world conducting workshops and exhibitions. His recent workshops include Aya Fiber Studio, Mendocino Art Center, and John Campbell Folk School. Gasali Adeyemo continues to travel worldwide, sharing the arts and culture of the Yoruba people of Nigeria.
Class COVID-19 policy: There are no COVID-19 restrictions for this class. Please do not come to class if you are feeling sick, and it is always advised to wear a mask if you are comfortable doing so.
Class cancellation policy: Please note: All Class cancellations are charged a $15 processing fee in addition to the following policy: Class cancellations 7 days or less prior to first day of class will receive no refund. 8-13 days before beginning of class, students will receive an 80% refund. 14 days or more before beginning of class: Full refund.