Lecture Series / Gasali Adeyemo | Traditional Yoruba Adire Eleko and Tie-dye with Indigo Workshop
Gasali Adeyemo will be teaching traditional Yoruba techniques of Adire Eleko and Tie-Dye. Students learn the meanings and history behind the traditional designs as well as how to prepare their own indigo vat and cassava paste resist. You will create beautiful patterned cloths.
Learn the history, symbols, and Gasali Adeyemo’s special techniques in this workshop. Learn to use indigo dye, cassava, indigo dye, tools for adire, raffia, and a handout for each student.
“The Yoruba name for indigo is “elu”; it is the traditional dye used by my tribe. We use indigo for medicine as well as a dye. When I had an upset stomach as a child, my mother would make me a tea from the young leaves of the indigo plant. Indigo is also painted on houses to prevent sickness from entering.”
Gasali Adeyemo has taught workshops that include the World Batik Conference, Cross Culture Collaborative Inc., Snow Farm, and Fiber Arts Center. In the future, he plans to continue to travel worldwide, sharing the arts and culture of the Yoruba people of Nigeria.
Materials List for Students
2 yards of 100% white Kona cotton prepared for dyeing (PFD) fabric 45” wide (can be found at Dharma Trading Company online
scissors
seam ripper
rubber gloves
apron for dyeing
notebook and pen.
*Optional: Students can also bring 100% cotton or silk tote bags or scarves in addition to the 2 yards of fabric.
There will be a $30 material fee at the begining of the workshop.
Tuesday, July 27th - Friday, July 30th | 9:30AM - 5PM
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