This is a traditional Shibori dyeing class for complete beginners. Learn the traditional methods of this beautiful series of techniques and how to dye your creations in indigo to achieve a range of beautiful blues. You will be taught a number of traditional Japanese patterns, which can be modified to suit your own design ideas. Your approach to the intricate process and variations in tension and pressure applied in construction mean that every piece produced is absolutely unique!

If you're not a complete Shibori beginner and would like to attempt the more advanced 'Next Steps Shibori' afternoon class, please…

Things to remember

bring your own rubber gloves (washing up style)
Fabrications provides shirts for wearing for dyeing but avoid wearing your favourite clothes & shoes just incase!
Fabrications will provide cotton fabric for you to sample with but you are also welcome to bring small items that are pre washed and made of…

Brenda - 17 June 2019

Great. Informative, learnt different techniques and indigo dye-d samples to take away too.

Elaine - 1 May 2019

This was so much fun, I may well have found a new hobby! I was dreaming about Shibori knotting and folding (or should I say 'maki'!). What a relaxing way to spend an evening (worth travelling north of the river for!) Rob is a great, patient teacher and very inspiring.

Bryony - 13 November 2018

Shibori with Rob was such a great class. Rob is so knowledgeable and a very good teacher. We learned some straightforward techniques that created some very striking patterns. I definitely would like to learn more

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Flexible cancellation policy

Any class can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. See cancellation policy.

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Fabrications - an East London based creative hub!

Fabrications is an independent gallery, shop and workshop dedicated to the best contemporary textile practice and design, with a particular interest in eco-conscious design.

Fabrications opened in June 2000 in a refurbished derelict shop on Broadway Market in Hackney, East London. The shop's founder, Barley Massey, has spent the last 20 years finding ingenious ways to turn scraps into original fabrics and using recycled materials to create cutting-edge items. Since 2012, "The Imaginarium", a fully-fitted working studio, has hosted workshops and classes.

Barley has been awarded as one of…

Fabrications

Hackney

7 Broadway Market, Hackney

E8 4PH

London