Indigo Shibori Dyeing

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Please note: All class registrations are final; please view our Cancellation Policy and Covid-19 Policy for more information. By registering for this workshop, you are agreeing to abide by these policies. Thank you for supporting our small business!  

 

Learn the fascinating art of shibori dyeing! In this workshop, we'll explore shibori from many angles; you'll learn several different shibori techniques and dye a whole bunch of things, from clothing to accessories to home decor.

What is shibori? It's a Japanese dyeing technique that typically involves folding, twisting or bunching cloth and binding it, then dyeing it in indigo. Whatever is used to bind the fabric will resist the dye, resulting in areas of the cloth that take the distinctive blue dye in patterns created by the resistance, and other areas of the cloth that remain white. Shibori is a very vast technique and there are tons of ways to do it (and a truly infinite number of patterns you can create), and in this class you'll get an in-depth look at several of them.

The workshop will begin with a demonstration of basic shibori and an overview of some of the patterns you can create. Then, you'll dye a small swatch of white fabric to try your hand and get a feel for the technique.

Once you start to get the hang of things, you'll put your knowledge to work as you dye 2-3 of your own items. 

Items to dye must be 100% cotton or other natural fiber, white, and should be small- or medium-sized items. Ideal items include button-down shirts, t-shirts, tanks, leggings, white jeans, dish towels, pillow cases, etc. Please do not bring large items like curtains or bed sheets, as we won't have enough space to accommodate large pieces. Old items with stains are ideal, as the stains can be covered with dye! 

Shibori dyeing is truly an amazing craft, as every piece you dye is a little bit of a mystery. We promise you'll love the process of folding fabric, dyeing it, then unfolding it to reveal the organic results. Join us for an amazing afternoon of shibori magic!

 

 

Class Details

Date and time: select date above

Location: Brooklyn Craft Company, 165 Greenpoint Avenue (here’s where we’re located)
Cost: $85 includes dyes and plain fabric for experimenting; students should bring their own items to dye (see above).

All class registrations are final; please view our policy for more information.

 

 

 

Please note: All class registrations are final; please view our Cancellation Policy and Covid-19 Policy for more information. By registering for this workshop, you are agreeing to abide by these policies. Thank you for supporting our small business!  

 

Learn the fascinating art of shibori dyeing! In this workshop, we'll explore shibori from many angles; you'll learn several different shibori techniques and dye a whole bunch of things, from clothing to accessories to home decor.

What is shibori? It's a Japanese dyeing technique that typically involves folding, twisting or bunching cloth and binding it, then dyeing it in indigo. Whatever is used to bind the fabric will resist the dye, resulting in areas of the cloth that take the distinctive blue dye in patterns created by the resistance, and other areas of the cloth that remain white. Shibori is a very vast technique and there are tons of ways to do it (and a truly infinite number of patterns you can create), and in this class you'll get an in-depth look at several of them.

The workshop will begin with a demonstration of basic shibori and an overview of some of the patterns you can create. Then, you'll dye a small swatch of white fabric to try your hand and get a feel for the technique.

Once you start to get the hang of things, you'll put your knowledge to work as you dye 2-3 of your own items. 

Items to dye must be 100% cotton or other natural fiber, white, and should be small- or medium-sized items. Ideal items include button-down shirts, t-shirts, tanks, leggings, white jeans, dish towels, pillow cases, etc. Please do not bring large items like curtains or bed sheets, as we won't have enough space to accommodate large pieces. Old items with stains are ideal, as the stains can be covered with dye! 

Shibori dyeing is truly an amazing craft, as every piece you dye is a little bit of a mystery. We promise you'll love the process of folding fabric, dyeing it, then unfolding it to reveal the organic results. Join us for an amazing afternoon of shibori magic!

 

 

Class Details

Date and time: select date above

Location: Brooklyn Craft Company, 165 Greenpoint Avenue (here’s where we’re located)
Cost: $85 includes dyes and plain fabric for experimenting; students should bring their own items to dye (see above).

All class registrations are final; please view our policy for more information.

 

 

 

Total newbies welcome - no experience required!

  • Students will be able to dye 2-3 pieces brought in from home, in addition to the practice fabric we will provide. Small items like pillow cases, tea towels, t-shirts, etc that are 100% cotton or other natural fiber work best! Indigo dye will not work with synthetic fibers. Please note, we do not have space to accomodate large items like sheets, curtains, or bulky sweatshirts.

All other tools + materials required for class will be provided by us.

You'll receive a 10% discount on all in-store purchases on the day of your class so you can stock up on more dyeing supplies post class. Yay!

All class registrations are final; no refunds will be given.

Please click here to review our full cancellation policy before proceeding.

By registering for this workshop, you are agreeing to abide by this policy.

Thank you for supporting our small business! 

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