Workshops & Classes
Two-Day Craft Workshop—Indigo and Shibori in the 21st Century
Workshops & Classes
Two-Day Craft Workshop—Indigo and Shibori in the 21st Century
Saturday, August 6–Sunday, August 7
11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Enjoy two days of indigo dyeing with a focus on learning how the dye takes to different textiles. Shibori techniques to be explored include arashi, itajime, and nui, as well as combined and invented techniques.
Material kits will include handouts, threads, and many types of vintage kimono silks as well as some cottons, bamboo, hemp, and other natural fibers. Samples, books, and videos will be on hand for inspiration.
$72 members, $90 non-members, plus $40 materials fee due to instructor at beginning of class (cash only). Fabrics, dyes, use of tools and equipment, and museum admission included. Please bring rubber gloves, sewing pins, and scissors. Limited to 20 participants.
Saturday, August 6–Sunday, August 7
11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Enjoy two days of indigo dyeing with a focus on learning how the dye takes to different textiles. Shibori techniques to be explored include arashi, itajime, and nui, as well as combined and invented techniques.
Material kits will include handouts, threads, and many types of vintage kimono silks as well as some cottons, bamboo, hemp, and other natural fibers. Samples, books, and videos will be on hand for inspiration.
$72 members, $90 non-members, plus $40 materials fee due to instructor at beginning of class (cash only). Fabrics, dyes, use of tools and equipment, and museum admission included. Please bring rubber gloves, sewing pins, and scissors. Limited to 20 participants.