Online Beginners Stitch and Bind Shibori - Online via Zoom

The following classes are recommended for further study:

Guntai and Makiage Shibori - bounded patterns

Boshi Shibori - the use of capping and reserved grounds

Hishaki-nui Shibori - stitched patterns worked on the fold

Katano Shibori - stitched work on pleated fabric

What will I learn?

In this class you will learn basic shibori stitching and binding techniques that provide the perfect introduction to the ancient Japanese craft of Shibori resist dyeing.

Content:

– How to tie the basic kamosage knot used to secure all bound work
– How to tie the quilters knot and the surgeons knot required for all stitched work
– How to make the kanoko (fawn dots), kumo (spiderweb), bai (seashell), and ne maki (wrapped beads) patterns using binding
– The three basic stitches – nui (running stitch), ori nui (teeth stitch) and maki nui (twist stitch)
– How to make larger patterns using variations of these stitching and binding methods
– Other patterns such as Mokume (woodgrain) will be presented if time permits

Who is this class for?: Beginner / looking for an introduction to Shibori

Duration: 2 hours

Location: This class is an Online course run using Zoom. You will need a device that can access the internet with a camera and microphone to take this class.

In the class you will prepare your pieces for dyeing and then dye them afterwards at your own convenience. I will explain how to set up an indigo or Dylon dye bath but you will need to buy your own dye to do this.

What do I need to provide myself?

• Pre-washed calico, cotton or linen fabric

• Needle - a thinnish long darner works well

• Strong thread - ideally bonded nylon 60s weight upholstery thread or a strong cotton thread

• Baking beads or marbles

• A fabric marker pen and a ruler

• Small pair of sharp scissors

• Water sprayer

• Dye - either an indigo dye kit or a Dylon hand dye and 250g table salt

• Plastic bucket, stirrer and rubber gloves.

I offer a kit with fabric, thread and a needle. Scroll to the bottom of the page to buy.

Course Availability

Please note: these workshops will be run as Zoom meetings so you will need to have a computer or laptop that has video and audio (this should be true of all computers!)

PLEASE NOTE: Eventbrite charges a booking fee which will be added to the prices quoted for classes when you book. You can pay directly through me if you want to avoid these charges. Contact me at rob@romordesigns.com for details should you wish to do this. Payment will need to be via Bank Transfer.