Introduction to Shibori
28, 29 July, 2012
9:30-17:00
7, 8 August, 2012
9:30-17:00
Venue: Natural Dye & Fiberworks Atelier
Salviapark 38, De Pinte, Belgie
Beginning and Intermediate
taught by Catherine van Laake
Shibori is a shaped, resist -dyeing technique that is so much more than the tie-dye that became well known in the 60's. Shibori is a dye-resist technique that is used to create simple and complex, seemingly printed, patterns on fabric and which also can be used to create texture and more dimension to fabric. The resistance to the dye on fabric is achieved by using string or thread to stitch or tie fabric or by clamping or folding the fabric. These techniques have been used for centuries all over the world and exemplify many textile traditions in East, Mideast, Africa and South America. Shibori designs add mystery and beauty to cloth unequaled by any other surface design technique.
This class is broken up into two sections: The class must be divided into 2 sessions per week because of the 2-step process required, and each shibori technique is followed by the dye bath lesson. We will be working exclusively with natural dyes, and you will also learn natural dye basics as a part of this workshop. Participants will have the chance to take sample work home and bring their extra samples to dye on Sunday. It is not an option to participate on Sundays only. All of the different designs will be on display for everyone to enjoy.
Instruction fee: Instruction fee: €310. Includes sample materials, dyes, and handouts. Maximum 10 participants.
9:30-17:00
7, 8 August, 2012
9:30-17:00
Venue: Natural Dye & Fiberworks Atelier
Salviapark 38, De Pinte, Belgie
Beginning and Intermediate
taught by Catherine van Laake
Shibori is a shaped, resist -dyeing technique that is so much more than the tie-dye that became well known in the 60's. Shibori is a dye-resist technique that is used to create simple and complex, seemingly printed, patterns on fabric and which also can be used to create texture and more dimension to fabric. The resistance to the dye on fabric is achieved by using string or thread to stitch or tie fabric or by clamping or folding the fabric. These techniques have been used for centuries all over the world and exemplify many textile traditions in East, Mideast, Africa and South America. Shibori designs add mystery and beauty to cloth unequaled by any other surface design technique.
This class is broken up into two sections: The class must be divided into 2 sessions per week because of the 2-step process required, and each shibori technique is followed by the dye bath lesson. We will be working exclusively with natural dyes, and you will also learn natural dye basics as a part of this workshop. Participants will have the chance to take sample work home and bring their extra samples to dye on Sunday. It is not an option to participate on Sundays only. All of the different designs will be on display for everyone to enjoy.
Instruction fee: Instruction fee: €310. Includes sample materials, dyes, and handouts. Maximum 10 participants.