Empowering Creativity: Mrs. Abosede’s Adire Making Class
At A Little Sleep A Little Slumber Empowerment Outreach (ALSALS), vocational training focuses on building self-reliance and entrepreneurship, and the Adire (Tie & Dye) class led by Mrs. Abosede plays a vital role in that mission. The training equips students—especially women—with both cultural appreciation and a profitable, hands-on skill in traditional West African resist-dyeing.
🎨 Training Overview
Mrs. Abosede’s class blends theory with practice, guiding students through the entire Adire-making process, from concept to finished product.
Key Learning Areas:
Introduction & Theory:
Students explore the cultural history of Adire, the various Yoruba styles (e.g., Adire Eleko and Adire Oniko), and learn about fabrics, dyes, and fixatives used in the craft.
Resist Techniques:
Hands-on demonstrations include tying, stitching, folding, pleating, and applying wax or starch to create intricate patterns that resist dye penetration.
Dyeing & Processing:
Participants learn how to prepare dye baths, submerge and dye fabrics evenly, and safely handle materials to achieve vibrant, lasting results.
Finishing & Entrepreneurship:
The final stage involves revealing the designs through washing and drying, followed by lessons on marketing, packaging, and selling Adire products as small business ventures.
💡 Outcome:
Through Mrs. Abosede’s guidance, students gain not only an artistic craft but also a sustainable income-generating skill, turning creativity and tradition into tools for economic empowerment. @Roxbourg Institute of Social Enterprise
