Subtracting Color: In The Bath
In this session we will explore what happens when color is removed through shibori techniques such as stitching, clamping, and pole wrapping. The cloths produced are charged with luminosity and display visual complexity.
The process begins with hand-dyed or commercially dyed cloth such as cotton, rayon, Tencel, bamboo, hemp and linen and silk. We will use thiox as the color removing agent. The course will cover studio basics: studio safety, why the different products are used and when to use them.
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 to 3 days
Material Fee:
around $10-$20 depending on length of class
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