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!)