Online Beginners Stitch and Bind Shibori - Online via Zoom
The following classes are recommended for further study:
Guntai and Makiage Shibori - bounded patterns
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 basic shibori stitching and binding techniques that provide the perfect introduction to the ancient Japanese craft of Shibori resist dyeing.
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 make the kanoko (fawn dots), kumo (spiderweb), bai (seashell), and ne maki (wrapped beads) patterns using binding
– The three basic stitches – nui (running stitch), ori nui (teeth stitch) and maki nui (twist stitch)
– How to make larger patterns using variations of these stitching and binding methods
– Other patterns such as Mokume (woodgrain) will be presented if time permits
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.
In the class you will prepare your pieces for dyeing and then dye them afterwards at your own convenience. I will explain how to set up an indigo or Dylon dye bath but you will need to buy your own dye to do this.
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
Baking beads or marbles
A fabric marker pen and a ruler
Small pair of sharp scissors
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.
Course Availability
Please note: these workshops will be run as Zoom meetings so you will need to have a computer or laptop that has video and audio (this should be true of all computers!)
02/07/2024 17.30pm - 19.30pm
Zoom meeting - you will be
emailed a link to the meeting
once payment has been confirmed
£35