This course explores the processes of dyeing and painting that saturate cloth with color and pattern rather than those that lie on its surface. Mechanical resists such as clamping, stitching, and binding impart unique textures, edges, and surface memory, while direct painting techniques produce effects ranging from crisp line to soft watercolor washes. In addition, students are introduced to screen-printing techniques that add a characteristic graphic sharpness. Working on a variety of textile surfaces, the conjunction of fiber content, weave structure, multi-layered processes, and aesthetic intention contribute to the complexity and meaning of final compositions.

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