Irene Rudan - Silk Fibre Alchemy
A fabulous 1 day workshop with Irene - Silk Fibre Alchemy – Transforming Silk Fibres into Handmade Paper and Fabric
Discover how silk fibres can be transformed into unique pieces of paper, fabric or objects. Learn techniques to manipulate silk fibres for paper making, fabric making or textile art applications.
This workshop will cover essential skills, materials, and creative techniques for those interested in textile arts, clothing, applique, bag making, jewellery making, home décor, book covers, journals and more.
Silk fibre, valued for its strength, lustre, and softness is a natural, sustainable fibre that is often spun into yarn, which is then used for weaving, knitting, embroidery, and other textile and medical applications. The same silk fibres that are spun into yarn can be used in their unspun form to create unique pieces of fabric or paper.
In this hands-on one day workshop you will create your own fabric or
paper using silk fibre – this process is often called silk fusion. You will learn about the different mediums used for various applications.
We will also explore different ways to imbed embellishments such as flower petals, left over thread, organza, textured yarn & more into your creations, Finally will also cover how to use scraps of silk, sari ribbons, fragile margilan silk and cotton scraps to create a whole new pieces of fabric.
Once you have learnt this method you will have the foundational knowledge create fabric or paper at home for you to incorporate into your work or preferred form of textile expression.
Image credits: Irene Rudan
If you are a current member, you will need to login to book at member prices.
Please do not attend ATASDA meetings or events if you have any Covid, cold or flu symptoms.
Event Details
| Date | Sat 15th Feb 2025 9:30 am |
| End Date | Sat 15th Feb 2025 4:30 pm |
| Price | ATASDA members $115 (when you log in) Non-members $150 Materials Fee TBC |
| Location | Epping Creative Centre - Mathews Room |
Workshop Information
Payment information
Materials fee
On the day
Photography
Safety
Special needs
Cancellation Policy
Payment
- Pay a deposit to secure your place in a workshop as they fill quickly
- The deposit of $31 for a one day workshop and $62 for a two day workshop is non-refundable
- Remainder of payment is due 4 weeks before the workshop
- Non-members pay a higher price for workshops so join now to get the members’ rate
- Non-members are not included in ballots if the demand is greater than available places
- For Textile Tasters, full payment is required when you register.
Materials Fee
Material fee to be paid directly to the tutor at the workshop.
On the day
- Bring your own lunch and mug, morning and afternoon tea is provided
- Please arrive early so you are unpacked and ready to start at 9.30am
- Tutors finish teaching at 4pm, so everyone can help with the cleanup. Participants leave at 4.30pm each day.
Photography
We may take photographs during the workshop for use in ATASDA promotional material. If you do not want to be photographed please advise the workshop helper at sign-in.
Before taking photographs for your own records, check with the workshop helper first, as some tutors do not allow photography.
Safety
It is your responsibility to provide any personal protective and/or safety equipment required for the workshop, e.g. safety glasses, facemask, gloves. See workshop requirements list for additional items.
Special needs
Please email NSW Workshops before you book if you have special needs e.g. wheelchair access.
Cancellation Policy
- If a workshop is cancelled by ATASDA your workshop fee will be refunded
- Can't attend? You may be able to gift your enrolment, please contact NSW Workshops
- If you cancel up to 4 weeks prior to the workshop your payments, minus the deposit, will be refunded
- If you have to cancel within four weeks of the workshop due to extenuating circumstances, a partial refund may be given, please contact NSW Workshops
