December 10&12, 2015: I taught Indigo Shibori at Lake Forest High School as a visiting artist.  The students made wonderful work!  Preparation took so much time in my studio before the workshop because how to organize the time to use effectively.   Also, Debbie Zare (art teacher) helped me to keep going in the class.  Actual workshop was short, even so, the students quickly understood  how Indigo Shibori works. Thanks for this lovely experience.  

Workshops in Honolulu, Hawaii

In Octber 2015, I was invited under sponsorship of the Joyce M. Wright Visiting Artist Program by Temari.  I taught "Stitching a Story" at the Honolulu Museum of Art School, and "Nejiri Indigo Shibori" at the Lyon Arboretum.  The workshop of "Stitching a Story" is to mono-print on fabric first, then stitch on the printed fabric.  The students brought pictures, portrate photos for their inspiration.  Stitching gives more tactic quality and focal point for the entire design.
Nejiri Indigo Shibori was fun to explore because there are various ways to make interesting patterns.  Full of green plants nicely matched with indigo blue at the Arboretum.
It was beautiful place of Hawaii.  I felt exotic plants ans sunshine give energy and power for humans.  People in Hawaii were very gently and relaxed.  I totally enjoyed staying there.

Stitching on mono-printed fabric.(student's work)

Stitching on mono-printed fabric.(student's work)

Mono-printed on fabric (student's work)

Lyon Arboretum: rain forest, beautiful plants and trees.

student's work by Indigo Shibori

student's work by Indigo Shibori