Current Exhibit 11 December 2010 - 28 February 2011

THREE-DAY INDIGO & SHIBOURI WORKSHOP

Dear Friends and Fellow Textile Enthusiasts, 

Studio Naenna Exquisite & Eco-Textiles is hosting an exciting three day workshop this month from November 22nd-24th, Monday through Wednesday.

Join us to learn the fascinating process of indigo dye production from plant to paste! By harvesting organic indigo from the field next door, you’ll gain specialized knowledge of extracting the plants’ natural components to achieve the rich blue pigment used to color our luxurious hand woven scarves and shawls. Next, a full day and a half of dyeing and lessons in shibouri, the sophisticated resist-dye method of textile decoration! Renowned expert and artist Patricia Cheesman will share her skill and experience to help you create something gorgeous to bring home to wear or display.

At 2000 Baht/Person, this special and affordable three-day program will be an experience you soon won’t forget. Below is the complete schedule and appropriate attire. You must email us to book in advance: emailus1@studio-naenna.com. Groups are welcome.

INDIGO WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Day 1 Nov 22
7.30 a.m. Meet at Studio Naenna. Cut and bundle indigo plants at the plantation.
10.00 a.m. Soak the indigo plant bundles.
10.30 a.m. Discussion and refreshments.
11.00 a.m. Statistics and theory of indigo growing
11.30 a.m End of first session.

Day 2 Nov 23
9. 00 a.m. Meet at Studio Naenna. Beat the indigo to make pigment.
10.00 a.m. Discussion and refreshments.
12.00 p.m. Lunch on the verandah. You may order in or bring your lunch with you.
1.00 pm. Choose fabrics for dyeing. You may bring 2 items of your own or choose from our stock of scarves, sarongs and t-shirts. All items must be 100% cotton, clean, white and washed clear of any chemicals or starch. Fabric length maximum is 2 meters and 40 inches wide.
1.30 p.m. Shibouri lesson and hands-on training. Dye pale indigo using the indigo vats at Studio Naenna. Sieving of indigo paste from morning indigo beating.
4.00 p.m. End of the first session.

Day 3 Nov 24
9.00 a.m. Meet at Studio Naenna. Collecting and weighing indigo paste. Training in shibouri and dyeing indigo continues for the medium indigo colours.
10.30 a.m. Refreshments
11.00 a.m. Training in shibouri and dyeing indigo continues for the darkest indigo colours.
12.00 p.m. Conclusion to the workshop

NET PRICE : 2,000 BAHT / Person This price includes : Coffee, tea, snacks and equipment for the workshop

Things to bring with you:
1. Long sleeved shirt and good shoes for harvesting as the plants irritate some people. Gloves will be provided.
2. Mosquito repellant
3. Sun cream and/or a hat

All in one Indigo workshop

INDIGO AND SHIBOURI WORKSHOP  24 – 26 Sept 2010

IN CHIANG MAI

WITH PATRICIA  CHEESMAN

Day  1        7.30  a.m.   Meet at Studio Naenna main gallery.

Cut and bundle indigo plants at the plantation

10.00  a.m. Soak the indigo plant bundles.

10.30  a.m. Refreshments

11.00 a.m.  Statistics and theory of indigo growing and vat preparation.

12.00 a.m.  Lunch on the Studio verandah*

1.00  p.m.   Prepare an indigo vat together

2.00  p.m.    End of the first session.

Day  2        9. 00 a.m.    Meet at Studio Naenna main gallery.

Beat indigo.

Stir and feed the new indigo vat.

10.30  a.m. Refreshments

11.00 a.m.  Chose fabrics for Shibouri* training and hands-on

12.00 a.m.  Lunch on the Studio verandah*

1.00   p.m.  Continue Shibouri training and hands-on

3.30  pm      Sieve indigo paste

4.00   p.m   End of the second session.

Day  3        9.00   a.m.  Meet at Studio Naenna main gallery.

Indigo dyeing your shibouri.

10.30 a.m.  Refreshments

11.00 a.m.    Continue indigo dyeing your shibouri.

12.00 a.m.  Lunch on the Studio verandah*

 1.00 p.m.   Collecting and weighing indigo paste.

 2.00 p.m.   Discussion

 3.00 p.m.    Conclusion to the workshop  

NET PRICE  :  3,000  BAHT / Person

Minimum  :  5  pax

Maximum :  15 pax

The price includes: Coffee, tea, snacks and workshop equipment.

*Lunch: Thai lunches can be ordered at the workshop from a local restaurant at 20-30b. or you can bring your own.

*Fabric for shibouri dyeing will be provided. There will be various sizes of cotton poplin for sarong, scarf, handkerchief and t-shirt available.

Clothing: Bring long-sleeves on the first day as indigo can irritate while harvesting. Gloves and aprons will be provided but good foot wear is recommended. Wear work clothes and bring mosquito repellant, sun cream/hat and notebook.

Transport: If you need transport please contact us by email or phone in advance and we will pick you up.

Map: see our website www.studio-naenna.com in the “contact us” section.

Next workshop 13-14th September canceled

Sorry to say that due to insufficient numbers the Shabouri workshop this Monday the 13th to the 14th September 2010 will have to be canceled. We have many other activities in October as folows :

Tuesday  5th Wed 6-Thu 7 Fri 8-Sun 10 Sat 23-Sun 24

Preparing a natural indigo vat. Shibouri Workshop; Dyeing with natural indigo Indigo from plants to paste workshop Shibouri Workshop; Dyeing with natural indigo Indigo workshop

Annual Sale starts 1st of September 2010

Only once a year, 

the sale all textile lovers have been waiting for !!!

Discounts up to 60% only at Adorn with Studio Naenna

Soi 1 Nimmanhaemind Rd., Chiang Mai

Open 10am to 6pm everyday

Sale lasts until the 15th of September, 

See you there...

So many more INDIGO WORKSHOPS that you can attend

We have now set the full program of this Indigo season with all the three workshops open but be quick because some are already full.

 STUDIO NAENNA ACTIVITY CALENDER YEAR 2010
Sat28-Sun29 August
Dyeing with natural indigo; Shibouri Workshop

Mon13-Tue14 September
Dyeing with natural indigo; Shibouri Workshop

Wed22-Fri24 September
Indigo workshop;   From plant to paste
FULL

Tue5 October
Preparing a natural indigo vat

Wed6-Thu7 October
Dyeing with natural indigo; Shibouri Workshop

Friday 8th -  Sunday 10th of  October  New dates !!!!
Indigo workshop;   From plant to paste
Open for application

Sat23-Sun24 October
Dyeing with natural indigo; Shibouri Workshop

Sat20-Sun21 November
Dyeing with natural indigo; Shibouri Workshop

Tue7-Wed8 December
Dyeing with natural indigo; Shibouri Workshop
  
Book in advance to ensure a place in one of these workshops.
They are fun educational and bring us back to nature.
The earth regenerates us as we create art in nature.

To book you place in any of these workshop you can do so by email : emailus1@studio-naenna.com or visit our city showroom Adorn at Soi 1 Nimanhaemind Rd. Chiang Mai, Thailand tel 0-5389-5136

Natural indigo workshop Season !!

Studio Naenna is very happy to announce the beginning of our indigo workshop season. The rains have finally sunk in and the Indigo plants we kept alive over the long dry season are ready to be harvested. This year we have increased our workshop into three separate stages to allow more time and focus on each stage of processing indigo from a green leaf plant to beautiful blue fabric.
The three workshops available are;
1. From plant to paste
2. Preparing a natural indigo vat
3. Dyeing with indigo
 All of these workshops are open to all whom are interested and group bookings are available for up 5 people and up. You can choose to come to any one or all of the workshops not necessarily in numerical order as well. Come and join us if celebrate one of the beauties of nature, Indigo blue.

The first dates of the first stage "From Plant to paste" workshops are:

1st group date 2- 4 August 2010
2nd group date 12-14 August 2010

Location Studio Naenna Main gallery
138/8 Soi Changkhian, Huay keow Road Chaing Mai
( See map on contact us page of  www.studio-naenna.com)
For more information please call +66 (0) 5389-5136
or email to emailus1@studio-naenna.com

Studio Naenna Bangkok Shop News

Even though our Annual sale at the Bangkok shop is finished we still continue to have these beautiful textiles available for you. Scarves, shawls, bags and selected garments all Hand made with natural materials. Stop by any time between 9:30am to 6pm Sunday to Friday (closed on Saturdays).

Bangkok shop Annual sale with Sop Moei Arts

Studio Naenna in collaboration with Sop Moei Arts are having an Annual sale at the Bangkok shop in the Soi Klang Racquet club Sukumvit soi 49/9 from the 13th to the 20th of July 2010. All Items on display are discounted. We are open every day from 9:30 am to 5 pm. Hope to see you there as Lamorna Cheesman will be in the shop to assist you with any inquiries until friday the 16th of July

Patricia Cheesman on TV

For any one whom is interested in a brief introduction to Studio Naenna, you can watch a interview of Patricia Cheesman on Chanel 9 Thailand this Sunday 20 June 2010 at 3pm.