DESCHINNY Weaving & Dyeing Workshops Oak Springs, AZ Session II: July 11 - 15, 2005

- Dine Dyeing, July 11, 2005: Learn to wash, card and spin wool into yarn; Receive a copy of Isabel Deschinny's dye book, "NATIVE PLANT DYES, Series I: INTRODUCTION" (c) 1984; FIELD TRIP: Pick and identify plants for dyeing; Learn about mordants; Learn about plant preparation; Dye many colors of yarn using Dine techniques; Learn about the conservation of plants; Learn Deschinny philosophy of dyeing - All supplies, tools & plants provided - 1 day course at 8 hours/day: 8am-12pm & 1-5pm - Instructor: Isabel M. Deschinny - COST: $100.00                                                   REGISTRATION FORM

DINE DYEING SCHEDULE

- Introduction to Dine Weaving, July 12-15, 2005: Learn the about the significance of Dine Weaving; Learn to card, spin & process wool using traditional Dine techniques; Learn to warp; Learn basic rug designs as blocks, borders and diagonals; Apply weaving techniques on traditional Dine loom      - All supplies, tools & loom provided*      - 4 Day course at 8 hours/day: 8am-12pm & 1-5pm - Instructor: Isabel M. Deschinny - COST: $300.00                                                    REGISTRATION FORM

INTRO TO DINE WEAVING SCHEDULE

ADVANCE DINE WEAVING SCHEDULE

- Advance Dine Weaving, July 12-15, 2005: Learn the history of Navajo Two-Face Weaving OR Learn the brief history of Navajo Twill Weaving;  Learn different advance techniques;  Apply technique for 4 days.      - Provide your own loom, tools and supplies      - 4 Day course at 8 hours/day: 8am-12pm & 1-5pm - Instructor: Isabel M. Deschinny - COST: $350.00                                                    REGISTRATION FORM

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- Dine Sash Belt Weaving, July 12-15, 2005: Learn the significance of Dine sash belt;  Learn traditional Dine sash belt weaving techniques;  Apply weaving techniques on Dine sashbelt loom      - All supplies, tools & loom provided*      - 4 day course at 8 hours/day: 8am-12pm & 1-5pm - Instructor: Susie Kahn-Begay - COST: $200.00                                                     REGISTRATION FORM

2002 Navajo Weaving & Dyeing of Yarn Workshops Photographs

Information:  (928)871-5496                    P.O. Box 4677                    Window Rock, AZ  86515                    [email protected]

For information in regards to Isabel M. Deschinny's Dine Dye Charts please click on the following link: Dine Dye Charts

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UPDATED: 07/05/05 by MHD