Join us Saturday, July 7 from 1-3 pm at the South Slough Reserve William Q. Wick Auditorium for a four-person, mixed media art show. Carol Jones has been a weaver and spinner in addition to exploring mediums such as paper making from natural plants; making marbleized and paste papers; various forms of basketry; encaustics; oil and wax paintings and collage. Barbara Lebiedzik enjoys the beauty of the Oregon coast and expresses her appreciation of life through the fiber arts of spinning, weaving, eco-printing and dyeing. Christine Hall focuses on watercolors, and her travels are the subject of many of her paintings. Stephanie Reed enjoys free motion quilting, acrylic painting, and is currently immersed in dyeing and eco-printing. Meet with the artists and enjoy light refreshments as you relax in the beauty of the South Slough.
Eco-printing, or obtaining prints from plants, is a technique developed by India Flint, an Australian dyer. Fabric or paper is usually prepared with a mordant, which helps the print or natural dye stick to the surface more permanently. The fabric or paper is then covered with leaves, stems, seeds, petals or even whole flowers. Next, it is rolled up on a metal pipe or wooden dowel and then steamed or simmered for a couple of hours. Paper prints can also be made using metal plates. The natural fabrics used in this show include wool, a variety of silks, and cotton. Natural dyeing refers to the use of dyes obtained from different parts of plants and even insects. Colors may be enhanced or changed by adding small amounts of iron or by altering the pH. Natural dyes are generally more earth-friendly. Dyes used in this show have either been purchased as powders or have been made from scratch with plants growing in Coos County. This show is somewhat unique as in addition to wall hangings and framed art, there will be soft furnishings, wearable art, accessories, and cards. This show features the work of four artists who live in Bandon, Oregon. They are all friends who are always willing to share their ideas, leaves, and large dye pots with each other.
(Program is free but donations are greatly appreciated)