About the class:

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. Students will learn how to prepare an indigo vat and cassava paste resist. As you dye your finished pieces in deep blue indigo learn the importance and history of indigo dye in the Yoruba culture.

About Master Fiber Artist Gasali Adeyemo:

My name is Gasali Adeyemo. I am the third born of five from the small village, Ofatedo, located in Nigeria. My mother was my first and most important teacher in learning the traditional arts of the Yoruba Tribe. In 1990 I attended the Nike Center for Arts and Culture, where I remained for a total of six years studying traditional Yoruba batik, adire eleko, tie-dye and indigo. Eventually the opportunity to exhibit my work and travel outside of Nigeria presented itself. This experience opened the door to greater opportunities and I have since been traveling the world conducting workshops and exhibitions. My recent workshops include Aya Fiber Studio, Mendocino Art Center, and John Campbell Folk School. In the future, I plan to continue to travel worldwide, sharing the arts and culture of the Yoruba people of Nigeria.

Visit Gasali’s website: https://www.yorubaindigo.com/