Cassava Starch or Ádìrẹ̣ Elẹ́kọ̀: 101 Course

Description

Discover the beauty of Ádìrẹ̣ Elẹ́kọ̀ and bring your creativity to life with this must-have course! Step into the vibrant creative spaces of indigenous artisans in Lagos, Ibadan, Abeokuta, and Oshogbo—renowned centres of art making in Southwestern Nigeria. This highly sought-after course offers an exhilarating ethnographic adventure into the ancient craft of Ádìrẹ̣ Elẹ́kọ̀. Designed for enthusiasts and professionals alike, our immersive program takes you through every step of the process—from preparing the cassava paste to creating intricate designs using the stencilling method. Whether you choose to join our live two-day online class via Zoom, watch prerecorded video lessons, or attend in-person sessions, you’ll receive a rich, hands-on experience that captures the essence of this timeless art form.

A Two-day Interactive Zoom course (A total of 2-hours live coaching and with explicit videos and images)

1. Tools and materials used for Ádìrẹ̣ Elẹ́kọ̀
2. Cooking cassava starch paste
3. Making a Stencil.
4. Stenciling Ádìrẹ̣ Elẹ́kọ̀ with cassava paste.
5. Dyeing Ádìrẹ̣ Elẹ́kọ̀
6. Rinsing the starch off the Fabric.
7. Finishing