The following classes are recommended for further study:

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

Itajime Shibori - using boards and clamps

Boshi Shibori - the use of capping and reserved grounds

Guntai and Makiage Shibori - bounded patterns

Hishaki-nui Shibori - stitched patterns worked on the fold

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

What will I learn?

In this class you will learn Katano shibori, which is a way of making repeated patterns through accurately pleated fabric.

Motohito Katano (for whom this technique is named) was a Batik artist who became interested in traditional Shibori techniques in the mid-50s and devoted the last 20 years of his life to exploring them.

Katano’s process involves the accurate pleating of fabric using stitch, and then stitching through all the layers in repeating motifs to make repeating joined 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 pleat your fabric using ironing and stitch
– How to pleat your fabric using marked point stitching
– How to use buffer fabric to create a clean pattern
– How to stitch a variety of patterns
– 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?: Intermediate / have done some Shibori before

Duration: 3 hours

Location: This class is available at the Artist’s studio in Muswell Hill only.

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).

24/06/2024 18.30pm - 21.30pm

Artist’s studio
108 Alexandra Park Road
Muswell Hill
London
N10 2AE

Please wait for Joining Instructions & meeting point

£55