Top 10 Best Shibori classes, courses, learnings kits and gifts in the UK

Organic cotton tote bag included and prepared (scoured/thoroughly washed) prior to the class. Other materials, like needles, thread and indigo will also be included. The class will begin with an introduction to the plant and natural dye, Indigo. You will learn how to create patterns using traditional stitching and binding shibori techniques. These stitches act as resists, so when you dye the item, only the exposed fabric is dyed, creating beautiful patterns onto cloth. There will be an organic henna 123 indigo vat, that will be ready for you to dye your stitched shibori tote bags. You will see the magical indigo oxidize before your eyes and your patterns will be revealed!

Come and learn Shibori, the ancient Japanese art of resist dyeing using indigo, the most magical blue in the world. Learn how to use kikko folding and clamping before dyeing your piece in the indigo vat. You’ll walk away not only with a stylish bag, but also the knowledge and skills to dye other fabrics at home. Imagine all the other things you can dye! This 3 hour session covers the range of Shibori techniques focussing on clamped resist techniques, known as Itajime and teaches you all about indigo: This workshop will teach the three basic folding techniques for preparing fabric for clamp resist dyeing, known as "Kikko" – equilateral triangles, right angle triangles and squares. These can be varied in many ways to achieve different effects. Stitched Itajime uses stitch to create resist patterns on kikko folded parcels to create kaleidoscopic pieces. Free clamping and board clamped techniques using a range of shaped boards and clamps will be covered and the tutor will demonstrate how these can be used to produce a number of varied patterns using indigo. Different clamps can be used on the same piece to achieve different effects and different shades of blue on the same piece of fabric. Sekka (snowflake) will be demonstrated. You will be taught you how to unpick your finished work and reveal your designs. You will also learn how to dye with indigo using a pre-prepared vat. This course is aimed at beginners but any and all levels welcome. Suitable for complete beginners. A good quality strong 5oz cotton tote bag is included in the price of the workshop. All other materials and tools are provided.

Make a colourful shibori scarf. In this class you will learn the art of Kikko folding a silk scarf to create a parcel for dyeing. You will then use a selection of colourful silk dyes to inject into the scarf to create kaleidoscopic patterns and then steam your scarf to fix the colours. Your tutor will talk to you about Itajime and show you examples of his own work and talk about his trips to Japan in search of vintage silks. The class will last 2 hours, including half an hour for dyeing your scarf. A 180cm long silk scarf is included in the price.

If you think tie dye was just a 60s or 70s hippy craze, meet Shibori, its modern, more mature cousin. Using a deep indigo hue and some traditional Japanese patterns you can create your own oriental decoration. Want to have these shibori items decorating your house or person? Find out how and book onto this exciting new course! This session expands the range of Shibori techniques shared in our other beginners shibori class by focusing on clamping resist techniques, known as Itajime. In this class This workshop will teach the three basic folding techniques for preparing fabric for clamp resist dying, known as 'Kikko' - equilateral triangles, right angle triangles and squares. These can be varied to achieve different effects. Also you'll set up an indigo dye bath to get different shades of this lovely blue for varied final effects. Rob Jones, your teacher, will be there every step of the way to guide you through some of these techniques. Now you can explain to people what shibori actually is! recreate the amazing 'Sekka' (snowflake) Japanese design in the comfort of your own home make authentic handkerchiefs, face towels and other homely accessories Keep The beautiful samples you create in the workshop and turn them into something else at home or just hang them up to admire and inspre!