Indigo Dyeing
Code: HC21010
Dates: April 30, 2024
Meets: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Location: Creutzburg Center 103
Course Fee: $67.00
There are 2 openings remaining at this time.
Indigo dyeing has captivated artisans throughout the centuries. Indigo's deep blue hues adorn textiles and garments across various cultures. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn a Japanese resist-dyeing method that involves folding and binding. The transformative nature of this art form and its unpredictability allows participants great freedom to tap into their imagination and create unique designs. Materials included. All levels welcome.
Tatiana Zelenetskaya Young
TATIANA ZELENETSKAYA YOUNG, a native of Ukraine, is a professor of Anthropology, an archaeologist-Mayanist, a world traveler, a professional dancer, a historical fashionista, and an artisan. Digging through history has been her life’s passion which has ultimately led to her attaining doctorate in Anthropology, with emphasis in ancient Maya. Tatiana is well-traveled, has over 10 years of archeological fieldwork – domestic and abroad, and accompanying years teaching cultural anthropology collegiately. Among her other passions is dance. Tatiana has been involved in performing and teaching Middle Eastern dance for over 17 years. She performed across the tri-state area under her stage name, Kahina Asurah; and, appeared on MIND TV in the history of Belly Dance. Additionally, Tatiana also performs historical dance in the outfits of the time (Colonial, Victorian, Regency and Edwardian) which she has sewn herself. Tatiana enjoys creating during her free time. This can be seen through her resin art with dry flowers, necklaces with different stones and objects, and fluid painting. Tatiana has been teaching at MLSN for the past 10 years and has been featured at local station MLTV21.tatiana.young@temple.edu
