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The Place: our new dye deck The People: from near and far The Fun we had: over 2 days, with 3 natural dye pots, a steamer, and a bunch of leaves We laughed, we tried new things, we learned and shared good times. Looking forward to the next time we’ll […] I’m smack dab in the middle of a stretch of doing 6 shows in 5 months, so LV has quickly passed into rear view as I have to keep my focus forward on the road ahead. My next show is coming up this weekend as I join over 60 other area artists in opening my […] Making Hay With orders to fill and multiple shows on the horizon, it was great to have a week of almost summer-like weather to get the dye pots bubbling, and the steamers steaming. The result: 32 eco-dyed scarves and 17 black patterned scarves are now “in process” in the studio, soon to be finished and […] Where were we? It’s fall, the energy of making is in full swing and it’s been a crazy month – 2 workshops in the past 2 weekends and an art show opening this coming weekend. Eco-Dyeing with Natural Plants Workshop 2 weekends ago, we lucked out with amazingly beautiful weather for my fall workshop. It […] “Carbon-Carbon Triple Bond” is another of my personal badge pieces. This piece was purchased from our “Must Love Art” Exhibition and is now a part of the permanent collection of the School of Global Environmental Sustainability at Colorado State University. “Carbon-Carbon Triple Bond”, 5 x 5 inches, mini textile painting (vintage fabrics, […]
The first of the bundles to be unwrapped – a silk/cotton blend which takes the plant dyes beautifully, wrapped together with a silk organza (bonus fabric).
The best part of the whole process – Here’s a short video of the unbundling:
Willow-An Artisan Market Well that holiday weekend was sure a whirlwind blur wasn’t it? Barbara and I spent Saturday afternoon at Willow – An Artisan’s Market in Littleton, CO doing an artists’ meet and greet event. We loved the artwork and the feel of this shop when we first happened upon it while doing a […] The snow is still falling and temperatures freezing. The dye pot deck area is a blanket of white.
And I am dreaming of spring, warmer days, the greening up of things, the smell of walnuts simmering in the pot.
Dates have now been confirmed for my next Eco-Dye Playshop. […] I was walking down a long empty street, both sides lined with storefronts of alternating restaurants – Chinese, Indian, then Chinese again. I walked and walked, seemed like forever. I finally chose an Indian restaurant, went in and ordered some naan and water. “aerial view” of LineScape #21 in progress ©2013 Ayn Hanna […] Two Art Business trips – check. Teaching a 2 Day Workshop – check. My first big solo show in Boulder opening the night before my workshop – check. All of these things happening this month – priceless (and a little nutty too)! Hardcore evidence of the law-of-attraction in motion. silk eco-dyed with roses, […] |
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