Aya Fiber Studio

Selective degumming is removing one of the two proteins from the fiber in silk organza, otherwise known as raw silk. 
When this process is done in combination with resist techniques, you can achieve silk fabrics with patterning of both visual and textural interest. In this workshop, you will apply a selection of shibori techniques on raw silk fabrics 
in the morning. After lunch, these fabrics will be processed to remove the sericin protein and then over dyed in 
indigo or acid dyes-  You will receive 1 organza scarf and a  3 piece of organza for practice. You may also bring your own Raw Silk Organza. For this class materials will be ordered from http://www.thaisilks.com/Beginner and intermediate
MATERIALS: Materials fee ($30.00)

Class includes Organza Fabric Samples and (1) Organza Silk Scarf- Additional Scarves may be purchased from studio
1 sample sized piece of lame will be provided
You may bring your own Raw Silk Organza (100% silk ONLY) (try different mm)
Scarves or yardage are acceptable (Thai Silk has nice Silk Organza Scarves and yardage available)
Lame fabric- 1 yard- please bring Lame for this technique ( available at Jo-Ann Fabric or other facric retailers, 
usually in gold or silver color, metallic linen will also work and looks beautiful when overdyed with indigo.)