Nigerian Resist Dyeing (Adirẹ)
with Cici Osias | 4 sessions
12 spots left
Description
In this four week class, students will learn several techniques within the Youba resist-dyeing art of adirẹ. This method – traditionally performed with indigo dye – uses a cassava paste or melted wax to paint and stamp designs onto fabric to resist dye. Students will explore several methods for applying resist to fabric (including painting, stamping, tying and stitching), as well as how to fix an indigo vat. We will also learn about the history of indigo in Nigeria and its legacy in the American South during enslavement. No prior dyeing experience is necessary. About the Instructor: Cici Osias (she/her) is a Baltimore-born textile artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Her work draws upon African American, Congolese, Haitian and Nigerian motifs to make meaning of her identity and hold her people close. Cici received a BA from Brown University and was a 2025-2026 artist in residence at the Textile Arts Center and the Haiti Cultural Exchange. Most recently, her work has been displayed around New York City at Carnegie Hall, the Old Stone House, Haiti Cultural Exchange, Textile Arts Center and Weeksville Heritage Center. Instagram: @its.cicii Website: ciciosias.com
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Cancellation Policy: In the event that you need to cancel your registration of the class or workshop, we ask that you please inform us as soon as possible, allowing us to give your spot to another person. We agree to provide you with a full refund if your cancellation is no less than 7 calendar days prior to the first date of the program; if your cancellation is closer in time than 7 calendar days to the first date of the program, then, any deposits or payments you have made are non-returnable. In the event that PHA needs to cancel a class or workshop due to PHA’s own reasons (for e.g., teacher emergency) your payment for the program will be refunded in full. If you are unable to attend a class or workshop for your own reasons, you will not be refunded for that portion of the program. Full payment for the class or workshop is required before your registration is considered complete. Health and Wellness Policy: If you are sick, we ask that you please refrain from attending in consideration of the health and safety of your fellow classmates. Please note that all of our classes and workshops are designed to be hands-on, and make-up classes are not available. Masks will be available at the front desk and in the classroom for your use.
Contact Details
Powerhouse Arts
Powerhouse Arts, 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, USA
718.522.1400
learning@powerhousearts.org