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Talking About Color

October 5 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm PDT

A presentation/discussion of the natural sources of color. Demonstration at 2 pm using an indigo vat.

Artist Helen Kennedy will have numerous examples of artwork, fabrics, and fibers on display in her upstairs studio that have been colored using botanical and biological color dye materials, and will also show the process of making one or two of these dyes and pigments. She will briefly describe the mordanting processes used to prepare animal and cellulose fibers for coloring with these materials, as these processes are slightly different depending on the fiber.

At 2 pm there will be a live demonstration of how an indigo vat works and an in-depth discussion about indigo. Due to safety considerations, visitors will not be able to participate in the dyeing process, as it often includes a vat of very hot water.

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Date:
October 5
Time:
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Helen Kennedy
Organizer Website
htkennedy.com/

Venue

Helen Kennedy Studio
3425 SE Yamhill Street
Portland, OR 97214 United States + Google Map
Website:
http://htkennedy.com/

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