2 DAYS - Workshop Shibori - with local indigo dye

Shibori Workshop with
"KIRAMEKI" geometric pattern tequnique.

Join us for a two-day workshop where you'll learn how to create your own textiles using Shibori techniques, a traditional Japanese fabric dyeing method often linked to tie-dye.

Technique:
The geometric pattern "``KIRAMEKI'' is crafted using a needle and thread, originating in Shibori pattern during the 1970s and 1980s. which was first used in shibori patterns in the 70s and 80s and it stands as one of the few geometric patterns within the Shibori technique.

Indigo dye:
We will be dyeing fabrics using locally grown and produced indigo color from Amsterdam. Our indigo plants are cultivated in partnership with the Schooltuin in Amsterdam.

The workshop will be hold on 2 days.
*The price includes both days of the workshop
*The minimum number of participants required is 4 people.

Workshop Details:

Date:

• First Day: May 4th
• Second Day: May 11th

*If the minimum number of participants, which is 4 people, is not reached, the event will be rescheduled to May 4th and May 11th, starting at 2 pm.
If an event is canceled or postponed, your entire purchase will be refunded, including both the ticket price and ticket fees.

First Day

• Introduction to Shibori dye techniques
• Preparation of stencils
• Stamping guidelines on fabric with AOBANA (spiderwort-dyed Japanese paper)
• Practicing Shibori stitching techniques with thread and needle to create geometric patterns
• Experimenting by creating several samples (mainly using cotton fabric)

Second Day

• Introduction to Indigo dye
• Preparation of indigo color
• Dyeing the prepared fabrics with natural indigo pigment cultivated in our indigo garden in Amsterdam
• Washing and drying the fabrics

What you will Bring Home:

• Stencils for this technique
• Several fabrics you've dyed
• Extra fabric you've prepared

Tools Provided:

• Fabrics, threads, and needles
• Indigo color and gloves
  (Please bring your own apron.)

Don't miss this chance to explore the art of Shibori and create your own beautiful textiles! Reserve your spot now.

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Adress:
SAKB - KunstLokaal room3
Ouderkerkerlaan 15
Amsterveen

Free Parking
Ouderkerkerlaan 7
Amstelveen

Docent: AKI Takeshita (Japanese)
Shibori LAB Organizer
www.shiborilab.info

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"Kirameki Shibori"

is a geometric pattern created using needle and thread.

We have an indigo garden in Amsterdam where we cultivate indigo plants. From the leaves harvested from these plants, we produce indigo pigment for dyeing purposes.