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August 05 - 09, 2024

Traditional Yoruba Adire Eleko & Tie-Dye with Indigo w/ Gasali Adeyemo

Campus Location To Be Determined • Touchstone Center for Crafts 1049 Wharton Furnace Road FarmingtonPA  15437 Organized by Touchstone Center for Crafts

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All Levels $65-$115 Materials and Studio Fees* 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. Participants will learn how to prepare an indigo vat and cassava paste resist. As you dye your finished pieces in deep blue indigo, you will learn the importance and history of indigo dye in the Yoruba culture. *Materials and studio fees are charged to students based on studio usage and materials Touchstone is providing at the request of the instructor. Additionally, some instructors may also require that you bring certain materials and tools with you, in which case a list will be provided. Final cost of these fees will be posted at least two weeks ahead of the workshop to be paid in full prior to check-in.

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August 05 - 09, 2024

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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Age and Gender

Ages 18-99

Location

Campus Location To Be Determined

Touchstone Center for Crafts 1049 Wharton Furnace Road FarmingtonPA  15437

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$695.00
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Non-Member Tuition

$725.00
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