Indigo dyeing & shibori courses

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Make unique and stunning designs with shibori dyeing techniques. Learn how to do indigo dyeing with talented creative tutors and find shibori workshops near you. Shibori is a Japanese resist dyeing technique which uses binding, folding, twisting, stitching and compressing cloth, to beautiful and varied effect.

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Fabulous Creative Silk Scarf Painting Workshop at The Arty Silkworm, Green Farm, Suffolk

Fabulous Creative Silk Scarf Painting Workshop at The Arty Silkworm, Green Farm, Suffolk

In-person course

Suffolk - Next course on 10th October 2020

Join us at one of our fabulous hands - on freestyle Creative Silk Scarf Painting Workshop days at Green Farm, where you will be introduced to and learn the ancient and wonderful art of Shibori, along with other beautiful decorative techniques. In a relaxed and comfortable environment you will learn to mix colours, apply them freehand to create beautiful & unique works of wearable Art. In our smaller groups, to allow for two meter distancing, you will learn the skills of folding, tying and wrapping, gutta resist and salt surprises...

6 Hour Introduction to Natural Dyeing, ELKA Studio, Littleton, Hampshire

6 Hour Introduction to Natural Dyeing, ELKA Studio, Littleton, Hampshire

In-person course

Hampshire - Next course on 17th October 2020

6 hour 'Introduction to Natural Dyeing' workshop, 10am-4pm, ELKA studio, Littleton, Hampshire. WHAT TO EXPECT The workshop will teach you the basic principles and practice of natural dyeing using everyday kitchen and foraged dyestuffs. There will also be an introduction to indigo and over dyeing. Spaces are limited to ensure you receive as much guidance as you need. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and those that have a little experience who would like some more practical guidance. MATERIALS We like to work with as many sustainable materials as...

Shibori & indigo dye at Cowshed Creative, the Lake District National Park, near Windermere

Shibori & indigo dye at Cowshed Creative, the Lake District National Park, near Windermere

In-person course

Cumbria - Next course on 30th September 2020

Opening 25 Aug. 2-metre distancing and smaller groups. Shibori is the wonderful Japanese art of indigo resist dyeing. In this hands-on workshop you will learn the basics of Shibori inspired folding, binding, clamping and stitching techniques. Dipped in indigo, you will create your own stunning patterns on fabric. Special measures will be in place to keep everyone safe The dye process is simple yet exciting and you’ll be amazed at the range of patterns that are unfolded and revealed. Experiment with different techniques on small fabric samples, then work on...

Eco-Printing and Indigo Dyeing - Weekend 2 night retreat

Eco-Printing and Indigo Dyeing - Weekend 2 night retreat

In-person course

Stirlingshire - Next course on 9th October 2020

Whether travelling as an individual, couple or a group - everyone is welcome! Arriving Friday afternoon for a fun, filled weekend of crafting. Staying in Gartmore House with comfortable en suite bedrooms, situated in 75 acres of beautiful surroundings on Gartmore Estate in the heart of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Friendly and warm welcoming staff with excellent tuition for the complete beginner to the more advanced. The course will run Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 4pm and will finish at 4pm on the Sunday afternoon. We...

Introduction to natural dyeing and indigo dyeing

Introduction to natural dyeing and indigo dyeing

Live online tuition

- Next course on 23rd September 2020

Teaching plant based processes for natural dyeing, to create a variety of colours. The course includes: Fabric preparation processes: scouring, oiling, and plant based mordants. Working mainly with protein fibres, however you can use cellulose fibres in these recipes. Extracting colour from dye plants, adding fibres to dye baths. Working with modifiers to expand your colour spectrum. Creating and working with a fructose indigo dye vat. Using the vat to create blues, and over-dyeing for greens, purples, and browns.

Shibori and dyeing

Shibori and dyeing

In-person course

Hampshire - Next course on 20th October 2020

Sessions take place on Tuesdays from 10-2pm in the friendly and relaxed environment of the artist's own studio. The workshop gives an introduction to some simple Shibori techniques, a method which uses different methods of resist to create pattern and texture in dyed fabric. You will leave with a selection of shibori samples. This workshop is part of an evolving programme of weekly creative workshops that explore an exciting range of processes, which compliment each other or work as a 'pick your own' programme, allowing for further creative development over...

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