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?

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!

PROPOSED DATES FOR 2013
At weekends come for one day or both.
10am - 4pm.

• May 4th (Sat) - FULL
• May 5th (Sun) - 3 places
• June 1st (Sat) - FULL
• June 2nd (Sun) - FULL
• June 11th - FULL
• June 30th (Sun) - 3 places
• July 4th (Thurs) - 3 places

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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