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Life in Colour: Scarf Natural Dyeing Workshop
2 December 2023 - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
$380EVENT DESCRIPTION
Ready to unleash your creativity to craft a one-of-a-kind textile gift using natural materials?
In this workshop, participants will join Hong Kong multidisciplinary artist Hao Lap Yan Benjamin in the wonderful world of natural Japanese indigo and food scrap dye to create a set of scarves (1 long and 1 short) in varied lengths. Participants will learn the Japanese technique Katazome, a resist dyeing method that uses stencil and rice paste to print patterns on textiles ahead of dyeing. Participants will also make use of the unique motifs designed by the artist that are inspired by his ecological art practice.
Come and create your personalised and handmade Christmas present that is sure to impress!
Experience level : No prior experience is needed. Suitable for children aged 12 and above.
Materials needed: All tools and materials will be provided. Each participant will create 2 scarves (long: 160 x 35 cm; short : 35 x 35cm)
Language: Cantonese and English
ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER
Born and based in Hong Kong, Hao Lap Yan Benjamin considers himself as an interdisciplinary artist who splits his time between urban and rural settings in Hong Kong. Hao received his BFA from RMIT and Hong Kong Art school in 2011 and gained his MFA in interdisciplinary art at the University of Hartford in 2018. His practice examines the relationship among human being, nature and society. Through diverse medium and approaches, his artworks aim to prompt reflection and reimagination to bring diverse perspective on our established understanding of the world. His practices range from paper-based works to installation, site-specific creation and social engaged practice; creating environmental and ecology art. His works and projects have been exhibited and taken place in gallery spaces, communities and outdoor areas of Hong Kong, China, Macedonia, Iceland and U.S.A.Details
- Date:
- 2 December 2023
- Time:
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3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Admission:
- $380
- Event Category:
- Crafts