I run workshops to introduce you to indigo dyeing and shibori, throughout the summer in my studio and
garden in Radwinter near Saffron Walden England.
Come and
enjoy a creative day in an idyllic garden setting using the cottons, silk scarves etc I can provide
for you! Or bring your white shirts, T-shirts etc and transform your wardrobe for the summer!
Learn about this magical blue dye and how to use it on cottons and silks, using Japanese shibori
techniques. Design your own scarf or cushion cover or make experimental pieces for patchwork or
embroidery work. Why not get a group of friends together?
This is a beautiful peaceful setting only an hour away from London. In small friendly groups you
will be assured of as much individual attention as you need.
Do you belong to a textile guild or group e.g. G.S.W.D.,
embroiderers,
quilters, etc? I can come an give a talk to your group on indigo and
shibori, with or without a follow-up workshop.
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WORKSHOP OUTLINE
Come and experience for yourselves the magic of indigo.
We will look at examples of indigo dyeing and talk about the different shibori techniques.
I'll tell you how an indigo vat works. Most people then make up a sample piece of cotton using the stitching techniques.
If you have a project or clothes you want to dye/transform - (white or light-coloured cotton or silk etc), bring them. We might go on to further shibori techniques, e.g. folding and clamping (itajime) and pole-wrapping (arashi).
I shall have some scarves and cotton bags to dye that you can buy (cost price) from me.
A feature on Indigo-dyeing headed 'New Skills' – appeared in the April 2013 issue of Elledecoration publicising available courses – bookings are coming in fast!
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There will also be an indigo workshop on *Sunday, June 23rd* (Date ammended! - FULL) as part of the Textile Festival in Braintree during May and June.
Apply through Warner Textile Archive on 01376 557741, more info at www.warnertextilearchive.co.uk or info@warnertextilearchive.co.uk
More dates by arrangement - Contact me as soon as you can if you are interested to find mutually convenient days.
Weekdays are often negotiable (Wednesdays or Thursdays) by arrangement.
£50 for Introductory day, £40 if returning. £90 for two days, £80 if returning (the cost will be slightly more if you bring a lot of dyeing). Discounts for groups.
GIFT VOUCHERS FOR CHRISTMAS OR BIRTHDAYS ETC (Introductory day £50).
*Equipment all provided - scarves, cotton bags etc cost price or bring your own fabrics/ clothes etc *
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