Next meeting: October 2nd, 7:00 PM Pacific (Hybrid)
This month we are thrilled to welcome Alissa Allen to our meeting. Alissa will be speaking on mycopigments, dying yarn with locally foraged mushrooms and lichens. This will be a hybrid meeting, not a hands-on workshop – but Alissa does have some workshop availability this fall if you are interested. Check out her website at www.mycopigments.com for more details. Alissa Allen is a naturalist and textile artist based in Washington state and the founder of Mycopigments (2012). She is widely known for sharing her love for mushroom and lichen dyes through her in-person workshops and international public outreach platform, Mushroom and Lichen Dyers United. Alissa is committed to advancing the art, science, and craft of mushroom and lichen dyeing as means of forging bonds between individuals and the places they love. Her teaching approach draws inspiration from mentor Dorothy Beebee, following the tradition of Miriam Rice. Her workshops are designed to be accessible to individuals of all skill levels, providing a solid foundation for beginners while emphasizing the significance of curiosity and experimentation for all in their journey of discovery. By focusing on regional fungal dye palettes, small-scale applications, and the open exchange of ideas, Alissa encourages each student to forge deeper connections with the natural environments around them and with one another. She prompts students to reflect on their ecological footprint while modeling conscientious ethical harvesting guidelines. Alissa's mentorship has reached tens of thousands of students worldwide through her international workshops and lectures and her no-cost public outreach platform of over 35,000 members. Her expertise is acknowledged in the book True Colors: World Masters of Natural Dyes and Pigments by K. Recker (2019), where she is recognized as a master of her craft. In 2022, she was honored to host the 20th International Fungi and Fiber Symposium in Port Townsend, WA. Currently, Alissa is expanding her studies abroad. For the past three years, she has partnered with The Fungivore, extending her outreach to include traditional foraging and textile artisan villages in Oaxaca, Mexico, where she is as much a student as a teacher. She looks forward to offering programs on the island of Gran Canaria as part of the 21st International Fungi and Fiber Symposium in January 2025. The presentation will be recorded and posted to the members page of the website within 5-7 days. 2024 Membership is now open! Check out the membership page for details, or click on the button below to be directed to Square to pay online. (Please allow 7-14 days for your membership to be updated in order to access the Members section/Zoom link. Check payments will take longer to process.) |
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January 3: ZOOM - Purly Shell Fiber Arts: Color Theory & Fades, how to make the most of your Minis; 2024 KAL Introduction February 14: HYBRID - Ana Campos: Overcoming Fear of Variegation and Hand Dyed Yarns March 6: HYBRID - Skagit Woolen Works: Why Wool Matters: Regional Wool and Processing April 3: HYBRID - Jamie Lomax (Pacific Knit Co): How to Doodle with Yarn: Using Modular Color to Design and Knit Your Own Projects May 1: HYBRID: Lisa Ellis (Lisa Ellis Designs): 2 Handed Fair Isle Knitting June 5: HYBRID - Jennifer Simonic, Loose Ends Project July 10: IN PERSON - Knitted Knockers, Ice Cream Social, and Yarn-O! August 7: HYBRID - Jacquie Hubbard: Ladderback Jacquard September 4: IN PERSON - Mini Classes and Stash Swap October 2: HYBRID - Mycopigments: Exploring Mushroom and Lichen Dyes of the Puget Sound Region November 6: HYBRID - 2024 KAL Reveal December 4: HYBRID - Holiday Party *Speakers are subject to change 2025 Calendar coming soon 2024 Cablegrams
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