Natural Dyeing Workshop

Learn how to dye with indigo and natural plant dyes using Shibori, the ancient Japanese art of resist dyeing. You will learn the basic binding techniques and then dye a series of samples using natural dyes and indigo on cotton, silk and wool (cashmere!) fabrics. You will take home an A6 natural dyed hardback sample book for future reference.

Over the 6 hour workshop you’ll master a variety of binding skills and learn all about indigo and how to dye with natural dyes:

• Use ne maki shibori (bound beads) to resist dye and create pattern including the basic kamosage…