Learn the traditional Yoruba adire eleko and tie-dye techniques in this workshop with master craftsman Gasali Adeyemo. Experiment with intricate patterns while learning the history and meanings behind the traditional designs. Participants will learn how to prepare an indigo vat and cassava paste resist. As you dye your finished pieces in deep blue indigo you will learn the importance and history of indigo dye in the Yoruba culture.
Note: This class consists of three sessions on May 29, 30, and 31. Each session runs from 10:00am–4:00pm. Registration in this class includes free admission to Gasali Adeyemo’s opening presentation on May 28 (5:30–7:30pm).
About the Instructor:
Gasali Adeyemo was born and raised in Ofatedo, a small rural village in Osun State, Nigeria, where he discovered his passion for art at a young age and supported his education by sketching portraits at local gatherings. He later trained at the Nike Center for Arts and Culture, mastering traditional Yoruba textile arts such as batik, indigo dyeing, quilting, and embroidery, and went on to teach these skills to students from around the world. After his work was exhibited in Germany in 1995, his reputation grew internationally, leading to opportunities to teach and exhibit in the United States and beyond. Gasali now resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and continues to share the rich artistic traditions of the Yoruba people through global workshops and exhibitions.
SUSTAINABILITY:
Stitch Buffalo is committed to fostering sustainability practices and reducing waste in the textile industry. In this workshop, we will strive to minimize waste and work as much as possible with supplies that have been rescued for reuse.
INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY:
Please contact us if you require any accommodations to make your visit safe and comfortable.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Due to the nature of this class and the preparation required, class fees are non-refundable.
Scholarships
Stitch Buffalo hopes to have scholarship money available to support enrollment for a limited number of young textile artists, individuals with personal connections to Nigeria, and'/or those with an interest in the practice of indigo dyeing as a traditional African art form. Please use the link below to apply.
To contribute to the scholarship fund, please use the link below. If you would like to sponsor a specific student to attend the workshop, please contact Michelle Perkins.