Creative Aging: Shibori Works on Fabric / Culminating Exhibition

Artist Jane Roberts DeGroff taught a series of shibori workshops intended for adults 55+. Participants learned the basic techniques of shibori. In this process, fabric is manipulated into a three-dimensional form by folding, crumpling, stitching, or twisting. The cloth is then secured before it is submerged in indigo dye to create resist patterns. Come enjoy refreshments, socialize, and see the participants finished works of art!

About the Instructor
Jane Roberts DeGroff is a textile artist who specializes in shibori techniques and natural dyes. She grew up on a dairy farm near the small town of Etna Wyoming and attended Brigham Young University where she received a BFA. After college, Jane stayed in Utah and a longing for a rural life eventually brought her, with her husband and five children, to Spring City. Nearly a decade ago Jane discovered shibori and began teaching herself the ancient art of manual resist dyeing. She is passionate about creating patterns and images on cloth by manipulating fabric in a variety of ways to create resists before dyeing. Jane uses natural dyes on silk and cotton, including dyes made from plants harvested near her home.

This event is free and open to the public.

The Creative Aging workshop structure and funding was generously provided by Utah Arts and Museums.