Shibori is a Japanese resist dyeing technique which produces unique patterns on fabric. This introduction to Shibori Nui uses running stitch alongside the pleating and folding techniques of this practice, allowing greater control and variation of the patterns.

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​The morning will be spent stitching patterns into the fabric and the afternoon dyeing. This is a slow process but a rewarding one. You will leave the workshop with a unique beautiful Cotton Sarong, measuring approximately 220cm x 106cm and with new knowledge of the methods of Shibori which you can incorporate into any future projects. 

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​I recommend wearing wear old clothings (incase of splashing), please bring an apron, rubber gloves and a plastic bag or container to take away wet indigo pieces. If you have any small sharp scissors please also bring them along.

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​These workshops take place in my home studio and my garden.

6 places available - 1st August 2020

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10.30am to 4.00pm. Tea/Coffee are provided but please bring a lunch with you.

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Introduction to Eco Printing

Introduction to eco printing using leaves. You will be guided through the process of nature-based printing by demonstrating the mordanting and steaming involved of the fabric. The process is unpredictable and results in a subtle colour palette suggestive of alchemy and traditional fabric staining. You will experiment wrapping leaf collections into bundles, producing a series of samples. 

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Please bring along with you a selection of leaves to dye with, I suggest selecting fallen leaves on the ground (or from your own or friend's garden); oak, birch, chestnut, brambles (blackberry), Rose and smoke bush leaves. Waxy leaves and flowers don't produce good results however hydrangea and marigolds often can.

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Fabric will be provided which is specifically prepared for dying. If you wish to bring any of your own fabrics, it is important that your fabrics are scoured prior to the workshop to remove the chemicals.  Please contact me directly to find out the method of treating your fabric  @carolannja@icloud.com

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This workshop is suitable for those with no prior knowledge of textiles or dyeing techniques. 

Please note: Clothing is at risk of staining so please dress appropriately in an apron, bring rubber gloves and also a plastic bag to take away wet items.  

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These workshops take place in my home studio and my garden.

6 places per workshop day available - Dates;

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Friday 14th August - 10.30-4.30pm

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Saturday 22nd August - 10.30-4.30pm

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Friday 11th September - 10.30-4.30pm

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Tea/Coffee are provided but please bring your own lunch.  

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15th August - *Rural Arts, Thirsk

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Introduction to eco printing using leaves. You will be guided through the process of nature-based printing by demonstrating the mordanting and steaming involved of the fabric. The process is unpredictable and results in a subtle colour pallet suggestive of alchemy and traditional fabric staining. You will experiment wrapping leaf collections into bundles, producing a series of samples. 

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Please bring along with you a selection of leaves to dye with, we suggest selecting fallen leaves on the ground; oak, birch, chestnut, brambles, smoke leaves. Please only pick from your own or friend's garden.  Waxy leaves and flowers don't produce good results however hydrangea and marigolds often can.

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Fabric will be provided which is specifically prepared for dying. If you wish to bring any of your own fabrics, it is important that your fabrics are scoured prior to the workshop to remove the chemicals.  Please contact me directly to find out the method of treating your fabric  @carolannja@icloud.com

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This workshop is suitable for those with no prior knowledge of textiles or dyeing techniques. 

Please note: Clothing is at risk of staining so please dress appropriately in an apron. We recommend bringing rubber gloves and also a plastic bag to take away wet items.

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Booking through Rural Arts.

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