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Workshops
REGISTRATION STATUS: THIS EVENT HAS PASSED
DATES:
Saturday, July 17, 2010, 12pm-3pm
INSTRUCTOR: 'jimi Gureje, Textile Artist & Designer, Founder of Gureje, Inc.
BIO: ‘Jimi Gureje is the master artist in front of textile art and design at GUREJE. He is a master of color and the interplay of color in the fabrics. His techniques are as ancient as the world and as modern as today.
‘Jimi hails from Nigeria where he perfected his use of dye pigments and layered composition on fabric. Through color, he explores the wisdoms of nature through all spectrums. Witness some of the most sophisticated dye techniques around.
Educated in Nigeria, ‘Jimi was employed by the renowned Nigerian designer, Jimi King and exhibited his works in various life forms while in Nigeria, locally, including residence exhibitions at the Goethe Institute, Lagos and Hamburg University, Hamburg Germany.
LOCATION:
Renate Albertson-Marten Gallery at Gureje
886 Pacific Street (between Underhill and Washington)
Brooklyn, NY 11238
718-857-2522
Directions: C train to Clinton/Washington or subway to Atlantic Ave to B45 or B65 bus
DESCRIPTION:
A two hour interactive workshop with career artist and medium illustrator: ‘Jimi Gureje.
This introductory workshop teaches and discusses basic dyeing techniques and resulting pattern creations.
Participants with or without prior dye work experience in textile art shall watch demonstrations and processes with the resulting print and pattern creations by the artist. Each shall in-turn engage in similar process assisted by the instructor.
A special ‘breathe new life into a garment’ exercise shall allow participant to recreate a garment of their own using similar process.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Fee: $50.00*
Maximum Number of Participants: 20 students
Attendance Requirements: Must be 18 years or over due to the use of dye chemicals.
*Fee includes materials and supplies.
Note: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before class for materials setup.
HOW TO REGISTER:
Download Registration Form or,
Contact: info@gureje.com or call 718-857-2522
