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Grand Canyon Inspirations & QuiltsNorth Rim Textile Artist in Residence Finds Her Inspiration in Grand Canyon's Colors1Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468

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Colorful Quilts of the Grand CanyonGRAND CANYON, NORTH RIM, Ariz. - Red, blue, purple, black, orange, green, gray, pink, gold - a collage of colors laced together to create a perfect blend of mystery and intrigue.2Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468

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Creative Ways to Create QuiltsTextile artist Daren Redman creates these colors through dye recipes she has developed for quilted wall hangings. 3Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468

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Ancient Techniques of the PastRedman creates her quilts using one of the oldest Indigo dying techniques in Japan - Arashi and Itajime Shibori.

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The Arashi technique involves twisting, wrapping and binding of the cloth around wooden or copper poles while Itajime is a shape resistant technique where fabric can be molded between two pieces of wood.

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For inspiration Redman often observes nature. She recently landed a place of honor as Artist in Residence on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. 6Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468

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Her focus is on water conservation, a very important part of Grand Canyon and dear to Redman's heart.

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The water crisis tested Redman's creativity and made her realize how precious it is. She also learned to make more with less when it came to dying techniques. 8Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468

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When Redman begins dying material for the quilts she primarily uses cotton fabric, however, she plans to use silk while at the Canyon, since silk absorbs less water than cotton.9Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468

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Redman also plans to make a three-day hiking trip into the Canyon, to photograph the landscape and colors of the Canyon. She will use these pictures for future reference to finding the perfect dye recipe for 2D and 3D wall quilts.

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Hiking and photographing the Canyon will help Redman discover what colors she needs for future Canyon colored quilts. 11Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468

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While at the North Rim, Redman will give a workshop and a lecture to demonstrate the techniques she uses and will teach participants to dye bandanas using indigo dye. 12Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468

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Redman's workshop will be free and open to the public. Redman's work will also be displayed along the rim.13Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468

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After she completes her residency Redman plans to take the display home and use the material as inspiration for future projects.

More information or to see other projects by Redman can be found at www.darenredman.com.14Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468

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Creative Artists Here at the Grand CanyonGrand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023Phone: (928)638-2468

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Visitor Center Hours of OperationMarch - October open 8:00 am -10:00 pmNovember - February open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm15Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468

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