UPCOMING EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS 2025 and 2026

*Virtual Class

Secrets of Shibori and Indigo Dye August 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2025 with the John C Campbell Folk School on LessonFace. Join me for this virtual class on the techniques of shibori and indigo dyeing. Each week, students will learn new techniques and have the week to work on samplers and projects. Students will also learn how to build and maintain an indigo vat to have the confidence to build their own. I am available during and after the class by email for questions and brainstorming. Supply list, more information and registration is available here: https://www.lessonface.com/content/secrets-shibori-and-indigo

*Virtual Class

Suminagashi and Asian Stab Bound Books September 13 and 20, 2025 For the John C Campbell Folk School on LessonFace

Explore the art of marbling on water (suminagashi) and then using marbled papers to create beautiful hand sewn Asian style stab or stitched books. In week one, students will explore the art of marbling with tricks and tips to practice through the week. In week two, we will begin creating unique books with marbled papers, needle and thread plus any decorative papers, images and other objects that may find their way into becoming a wonderful book. Supply list, more information and registration can be found at https://www.lessonface.com/content/suminagashi-and-asian-style-books

Virtual Class

Spinning and Weaving Week for Handweavers Guild of America October 6 - 12, 2025

Join me and about 2 dozen other artists that are offering “Art Smart” classes during HGA’s Spinning and Weaving Week. The lineup is a wonderful week of classes on a variety of mediums and techniques. Plus there are studio tours, speakers and more. Learn more here https://weavespindye.org/spinning-and-weaving-week-2/

My schedule for the week is:

Monday, October 6 at 10:00 AM ET - Secrets of Shibori: Gradation Dying Tricks and Monday, October 6 at 3:00 PM ET - The Shoe Box Farm: Raising Silk Worms

Wednesday, October 8 at 10:00 AM ET - The Sustainable Studio: Tips! Tricks! People! And Places! (with Gigi Matthews)

Thursday, October 9 at 1:00 PM ET - Introduction to Right Angle Bead Weaving

Friday, October 10 at 1:00 PM ET - Try A Little Chaos (Theory) In Your Studio

Saturday, October 11 at 10:00 AM ET - Here Comes The Sun: Cyanotype Printing for Fiber Artists

Sunday, October 12 at 11:00 AM ET - Twisted Shibori: Exploring Procyon Dyes and Discharge Techniques

*Virtual Class

Textured Tapestries November 13 and 20 for MAFA Virtual on LessonFace

Let's explore textures that can add new dimensions and a fresh look to your weaving. This class will be taught as a tapestry class but these textures can be used with any weaving style. In week one we will review the basics of tapestry - warping and prepping a small frame loom, twining, basic two rules of weaving a tapestry, and sumac basics. In week two, students will learn how to create raised textured surfaces to create a basket weave, a twill and French knots. Explorations in color and other materials will also be covered. Supply list, information and registration is at https://www.lessonface.com/content/textured-tapestries

St. Distaff Day 2026 - January 2026 A Virtual Presentation for MAFA Virtual on LessonFace

Our first presentation for Distaff Day 2025 was so much fun that Gigi Matthews and I are already excited for Distaff Day 2026! If you are a spinner, or not, this is a great way to learn, explore and enjoy presentations from a variety of fiber artists from across the country. We will be announcing our date and time here and with MAFA Virtual which is a part of the MidAtlantic Fiber Association.

Some of My Favorite Workshops

Below are a few workshops to consider, but other workshops can be designed to fit the needs/interests of your group and I am open to working 1:1 as well. It all starts with a question, so feel free to contact me at david@davidheustess.com

All Knotted Up - Shibori Knots on Silk

One of several “mini workshops from Shibori, participants will design two silk scarves using the knotting techniques from Japanese Shibori. Learn the process of knotting the silk, dyeing the scarves and rinsing and untying them to reveal the patterns, design or image created. Open to all levels of experience.

Twisted Shibori

I designed this class to use the basic idea of compressing the fabric in a way that allows participants to create a resist patter while learning the basics of using fiber reactive dyes and discharge techniques on silk scarves. Hand dyed silk scarves are a wonderful take away from a workshop and the techniques covered can work on any natural fiber such as cotton or linen. Step by step directions and handouts let students continue to explore on their own after the workshop is over. Open to all levels of experiences.

Suminagashi (Japanese Marbling) And Asian Stab Bound Books

With a tray of water, inks, and some simple tools you can learn to create colorful and elaborate marbled designs on paper and fabric. The papers are great for origami, handmade books, stationery, even wrapping paper. Marbled fabrics make beautiful scarves, are amazing for quilts and in garment making. Everyone from 5 years to 105 years will have wonderful fun with this ancient technique from Japan. Open to all levels of experience.

A Taste of Tapestry

A workshop designed for beginning students, this class is open to anyone wanting the chance to explore more about the art of weaving a tapestry. Participants will use small frame looms to begin warping and weaving the samples of various weaving and knotting techniques used in this art form. While learning the process from start to finish, everyone has a chance to explore ideas and approaches that best interest them - images, texture, color, and improvisation - are among the many ways to experience this early weaving technique, Open to all levels of experience.

Other Workshops Available

Cold Batched Painted Warps

Right Angle Bead Weaving - From Cloth to Sculpture

Double Weave Pick Up

I am also available for consulting to individuals who would like assistance in creating as portfolio, writing artist statements to bios, working on a series, or even how to begin teaching. Again, it all starts with an email. Feel free to contact me at vdavid@davidheustess.com