Join us for a one-night group exhibition showcasing shibori works by Creative Aging workshop participants under the direction of local artist Jane Roberts DeGroff. Over a series of 5 workshops participants learned the basic techniques of shibori. In this process, fabric is manipulated into a three-dimensional form by folding, crumpling, stitching, or twisting. The cloth is then secured before it is submerged in natural dyes to create resist patterns. Come enjoy refreshments, socialize, and see the participants finished works of art!

This event is free and open to the public.

About the Instructor
Jane Roberts DeGroff is a textile artist specializing in Shibori techniques and natural dyes. She draws inspiration from colors in nature and her female ancestors who were makers. DeGroff grew up on a dairy farm in western Wyoming and remembers playing under quilts stretched on frames, surrounded by women from her family and community. The sounds of women talking and laughing while stitching were comforting and created a sense of security. Shibori patterns are created by stitching and pulling the threads tight to create a resist before dyeing. These stitch-resist techniques are inherently slow and repetitive. For DeGroff, this practice has a calming and meditative effect. Combined with harvesting local plants and making dyes, the artist reflects on the processes as restorative and healthy in a world that is increasingly anxious and rushed. Fabric plays a significant part in the emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of our lives. DeGroff received a BFA from Brigham Young University and resides in rural Sanpete Valley.

The Creative Aging workshop structure and funding was generously provided by Utah Arts and Museums.