Textile Arts

Learn the traditional Yoruba adire eleko and tie-dye techniques in this workshop with master craftsman Gasali Adeyemo. Experiment with intricate patterns while learning the history and meanings behind the traditional designs. Students will learn how to prepare an indigo vat and cassava paste resist. As you dye your finished pieces in deep blue indigo learn […]

Weave dishtowels with the colors of cliffs and mesas, turquoise, sky, sun, sand, and rock.  Pick your pattern of stripes or plaids, then select your colors: brilliant, muted, or the myriad hues you mix in-between to remind you of your visit to Ghost Ranch.  All levels are welcome.

Coiling is not weaving. It is a procedure combining the wrapping of a core material and a sewing process. Coiled baskets with distinctive designs are synonymous with the Southwestern American Indian tribes. These skilled practitioners have raised basket coiling to a classic art form. Coiling is a flexible medium that presents exciting art using both […]

Learn the traditional Yoruba batik technique as well as the meaning behind the design used. This class is for students who would like to experiment more with color and learn how to use multiple colors within your batik.

Textile collage uses layered fabrics and mixed materials to symbolize themes of memory, identity, and social commentary, often embracing imperfections to highlight the value of personal narratives or reclaimed materials. Techniques like stitching and patchwork convey themes of healing, cultural history, and resistance, with artists transforming discarded fragments into new, meaningful compositions. Common techniques often […]