This workshop offers an introduction to natural dye processes including mordanting, preparing plant-based dye vats, and post-mordanting. Participants will learn the fundamental principles of working with natural dyes and will create a dye reference booklet with a range of fibres including, cotton, silk and linen as well as a sample Shed’s very own alpaca. Additionally…
Create your very own naturally dyed shawl using the botanicals foraged from Shed’s farm. On a super soft and generously sized (43 x 90 inches) organic cotton, we’ll explore surface design along with the nuance and variation that can be achieved by working with mordants in combination with natural dyes.
In this workshop we’ll discover the magic of working with locally harvested plants to create vibrant yellows, golds and taupe tones nuanced with mordants. Participants will learn the fundamental principles of working with natural dyes and will create a dye reference booklet with a range of fibres including, cotton, silk and linen. Additionally participants will…
‘Members 4 Members’ is a casual Pecha-Kucha style event for members of DesignTO’s Membership Program. Artists and designers Tania Love, Georgia Mackenzie-MacPherson, Meredith Moore, Christine Tatilon share their inspiring creative work with Toronto’s design community. With each speaker presenting 20 slides for 20 seconds each, this Pecha-Kucha style presentation combines inspiring narratives with visual engagement,…
Join us at The Monocle Shop for festive shopping with a beautifully curated selection goods from local makers along with Monocle's classic offerings. I will be there all day with my naturally dyed textiles.
Welcoming you to join us at the studio for our annual holiday sale!A bounty of treats, bubbles, beauty and conversation.Delighted to host along with my studio mates, Belove Unlimited our guest artisans:Glyphē Candles, Studio MikaFleur & Satoshi Yoshikawa Ceramics ...
Blue has historically been the most popular colour in the world. Whether this is because it’s so prevalent in the sky and water around us or because it’s a difficult colour to produce, blue’s allure remains strong. This is particularly true for indigo with its myriad shades and patterning possibilities. The blue from the cyanotype…
DesignTO Festival Tania Love’s exhibition ‘the space between’ presents a collection of subtle paintings and graphite drawings that emerged from observing the momentary interplay of light and shadow. Events:Friday, January 19, 6-9pmOpening reception, artist Tania Love will be presentSaturday, January 20, 2-3pmTour of the exhibition, conversation and Q & A Saturday, January 27, 10am-4pmPre-registered natural…