The following classes are recommended for further study:

Beginner’s Shibori - the building blocks of stitching and binding

Boshi Shibori - the use of capping and reserved grounds

Hishaki-nui Shibori - stitched patterns worked on the fold

Katano Shibori - stitched work on pleated fabric

What will I learn?

In this class you will learn two traditional Japanese Shibori techniques, Guntai and Makiage shibori, that combine stitching and binding together to make bounded patterns.

Content:

– How to tie the basic kamosage knot used to secure all bound work
– How to tie the quilters knot and the surgeons knot required for all stitched work
– How to create bounded side to side stitched patterns (these patterns are known as “Guntai” or Military shibori as they were often used to decorate samurai clothing
– How to sew an outline and bind it with Kumo spiderweb binding (these patterns are known as “Makiage”)
– How to dye with indigo and Dylon (which you can use to dye your pieces at home after the class)

Who is this class for?: Beginner / looking for an introduction to Shibori

Duration: 2 hours

Location: This class is an Online course run using Zoom. You will need a device that can access the internet with a camera and microphone to take this class.

What do I need to provide myself?

• Pre-washed calico, cotton or linen fabric

• Needle - a thinnish long darner works well

• Strong thread - ideally bonded nylon 60s weight upholstery thread or a strong cotton thread

• Shapes to draw around (this could just be a mug or glass). NOTE: You will be emailed some shapes to print off and use before the class

• Small pair of sharp scissors

• A fabric marker pen

• Water sprayer

• Dye - either an indigo dye kit or a Dylon hand dye and 250g table salt

• Plastic bucket, stirrer and rubber gloves.

I offer a kit with fabric, thread and a needle. Scroll to the bottom of the page to buy.

02/07/2024 14.30pm - 16.30pm

Zoom meeting - you will be
emailed a link to the meeting
once payment has been confirmed

£35