The following classes are recommended for further study:

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

Itajime Shibori - using boards and clamps

Guntai and Makiage Shibori - bounded patterns

Boshi Shibori - the use of capping and reserved grounds

Shine Ire Shibori - using a rope core to make traditional patterns - Tesuji (stripes), Yanagi (Willow) and Hinode (Sunrise)

Exploring the Shibori circle - variations of Shibori in circle patterns

Katano Shibori - stitched work on pleated fabric

What will I learn?

In this class you will learn Hishaki-nui and Miru shibori stitching techniques. These Shibori techniques are stitched on the fold.

Hishaki-nui techniques make symmetrical patterns and Miru shibori patterns comprise several parallel rows of stitching to create a woodgrain effect.

Content:

– The quilters knot and the surgeons knot required for all stitched work
– How to make the Shibori starting and ending knots to create tight, crisp patterns
– How to sew different types of Shibori stitches on the fold - ori nui (teeth stitch) and maki nui (wrapped stitch)
– How to combine straight stitch and circle patterns
– How to sew the traditional Karamatsu (larch) pattern and how it can be applied to other shapes such as hexagons and hearts
– How to create motifs on the fold by combining the different shibori stitches
– How to make larger patterns using variations of these patterns
– How to dye your fabrics in a genuine indigo vat
– How to set up and maintain your own indigo vat at home

Who is this class for?: Intermediate / have done some Shibori before

Duration: 3 hours

Location: This class is available at the Artist’s studio in Muswell Hill and any Fabrications on Broadway market in Hackney.

What do I need to provide myself?

• Rubber gloves (these must cover the wrist and should be Marigolds or similar)

• A strong plastic bag to take your wet work home in

• An apron/old clothes (as indigo will stain if splashed onto your clothes)

All fabric, thread and dye is included in this class. You are welcome to bring you own fabric to work on if you prefer. If so, it must have been scoured (washed with detergent) to remove any preserving chemicals or bought PFD (prepared for dyeing).

03/06/2024 18.30pm - 21.30pm

Artist’s studio
108 Alexandra Palace Road
London
N10 2AE

Please wait for Joining Instructions & meeting point

£55