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Introduction to Katazome Japanese Paste Resist M/T With Suzanne Connors - All Levels The traditional Japanese art of Katazome is ancient. Kata means "stencil" and zome is a form of the word "someru" which means to dye, hence "katazome". The basic process of stencil dyeing is not complicated. First a stencil is cut and placed on a piece of fabric. Next, resist paste is applied through the stencil. The stencil is then removed and the pasted fabric is allowed to dry in the sunlight. Fabric is then treated with sizing if it is going to be dyed with pigments. Fabric is then dyed or the colored pigments brushed on. In this workshop, we will be using traditional indigo to dye your piece. Formerly an interior designer, a construction project manager and then Fine Art Gallery owner and director, Suzanne Connors has always loved art and textiles and has maintained an active fiber art studio since 2008. Her academic background in architecture and design lays the groundwork for her practice using traditional shibori techniques. Creating a body of detailed design, establishing order, combining simple techniques, textures and using design repetition are foundations of her work. Suzanne enjoys sharing her passion for texture, color and pattern through her artwork and while teaching workshops.
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