May 24th, 25th, & 26th:
10:30am-4:30pm

Members: $260
Non-Members: $300
Limit: 10 participants
Materials fee: paid directly to instructor upon arrival: $40

Learn the traditional Yoruba adire eleko and tie-dye techniques in this workshop with master craftsman Gasali Adeyemo. Experiment with intricate patterns while learning the history and meanings behind the traditional designs. Students will learn how to prepare an indigo vat and cassava paste resist. As you dye your finished pieces in deep blue indigo learn the importance and history of indigo dye in the Yoruba culture.

Materials Students Must Provide:
2 yards of 100% white cotton pfd fabric
Scissors
Apron
Rubber gloves
Seam ripper
Notebook and pen
*Optional- in addition to the 2 yards of fabric students can bring a tote bag, tshirt or scarf as long as they are 100% cotton or silk

Materials Instructor Will Provide:
Indigo dye
Adire eleko tools
Cassava paste
Raffia handout for each student

About Master Fiber Artist Gasali Adeyemo- My name is Gasali Adeyemo. I am the third born of five from the small village, Ofatedo, located in Nigeria. My 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 the opportunity to exhibit my work and travel outside of Nigeria presented itself. This experience opened the door to greater opportunities and I have since been traveling the world conducting workshops and exhibitions. My recent workshops include Aya Fiber Studio, Mendocino Art Center, and John Campbell Folk School. In the future, I plan to continue to travel worldwide, sharing the arts and culture of the Yoruba people of Nigeria.

Class cancellation policy: Students will receive a full refund if cancelling up to 7 days before the class. This class will have no refund if cancelling 7 days after the beginning of the class.