Beginner Shibori: Dye Techniques with Indigo

Beginner Shibori

In this intro class will focus on creating the indigo vat using NATURAL INDIGO, while talking about cultural significance around the world and the history of the process. 5 categories of traditional Japanese dyeing techniques will be shown including Kanoko, Itajime, Miura, and Arashi, along with other "tie dye" methods you will find in Africa and India.  Pick the few you're drawn to and have fun! Each student will get to dye minimally 3 pieces.

18yr+ (younger with adult with approval)
6 students max
All materials provided, but students are welcome to bring their own projects. All students receive 3 bandana (or equivalent) each. 
Clean, white or lightly colored natural fibers (such as cotton, silk, or wool) work best, but be respectful with the size of item. Leave with one-of-a-kind fibers to keep or share! 

More information sent the week of your class along with a form to fill out.

Look For:
Intermediate
In the next level of class, you will learn how to balance a vat that's already been started and used.
More difficult techniques are shown like Tatsumaki, Miura, Yanagi and Kumo. As well as Nui, a beginner stitch resist.
OR
Stitch Resists with Natural Indigo
Also an intermediate class, but we'll focus on stitching fabrics to form designs. Nui, Ori-Nui, Maki-Nui, Mame, and Boshi will be shown. An all natural batch of indigo will be used for this session, since the stitching will take some time and your pieces will be smaller. In this class you may only bring small pieces of fabric or we have banana size pieces for you to use, included in price.