Color-Dyeing

November 07, 2023 - Closed course
Storia delle materie coloranti e della tintura | also online
Il corso ha lo scopo di illustrare la storia e l’uso delle principali sostanze coloranti in Europa e nel Vicino Oriente su filati e tessuti nel periodo X – XX secolo. Si esploreranno, inoltre, i significati simbolici e antropologici delle colorazioni delle stoffe.

June 28, 2021 - Closed course
Shibori technique for wearable art
The course covers traditional Shibori techniques for tie-dye, stitch-dye, fold-dye, pole wrap-dye, etc. as well as three-dimensional effects, appropriate for creation of garments having great impact and artistic interest.

May 09, 2019 - Closed course
Indigo, history and technique of dyeing cotton and silk
Through various dyeing and reduction techniques, we will explore the fascinating world of INDIGO, a colouring agent that has always attracted and continues to attract the attention of restorers, stylists and end consumers (jeans).

March 06, 2019 - Closed course
Natural colours for textile restoration
Starting from historically-used dye plants (pre-extracted) and dyeing raw wool, silk and cotton yarns, students will create colour cards for use in identification and restoration of ancient textiles.