ShiboriDyeandDischarge

Shibori: Dye & Discharge

Explore the visual and textural cornucopia known as Shibori. Basic shaped resist techniques: tying, binding, pleating, stitching, knotting, clamping, and pole wrapping are easy to learn and offer a limitless interaction of pattern and color. We’ll use the Procion MX fiber reactive dyes, and thiox as the discharge agent, to dye cellulose fibers (cotton, rayon, Tencel, linen, and silk). We will cover cloth selection, preparation, and historical and contemporary applications, all through lively and humorous discussions. People have been doing this for thousands of years, you can too.

LOGISTICS

Level: Some dye experience helpful, but not necessary

Facility needs:

Hot and cold running water

Stove or butane burners

Sink or two, or three with good drainage

Natural light

Space to hang 150-200 feet of clothes line(outside and out of the sun is just fine as long as it’s not raining)

4’x6’ table space per person

protect work space (floors and tables) if this is a concern

Length of class:

1 day to 2 weeks, and best as a 2 or more day class