Shibori is the Japanese word for a variety of ways of embellishing textiles by shaping cloth and securing it before dyeing. The designs created by shibori processes all share a softness of outline and spontaneity of design.  This latter is shibori’s special magic, made possible by exploiting the beauty of the fortuitous things that happen when dye enters shaped cloth.  The class will look at the history of shibori and its growth through photos, books, and samples from Japan, India, South America, Africa, and the U.S. Through instruction and demonstration you will learn the traditional shibori techniques of stitching, knotting and pole wrapping. You will be able to complete several samples of the techniques.

Supply List

• Notebook or sketchbook
• Pencil
• Protective gloves
• Particle mask
• Water soluble fabric marking pen (available at fabric store)
• Clear plastic ruler or measuring tape
• Scissors
• Needles – just large enough to get your thread in – the smaller the needle the easier it is to get through the fabric
• Thread - Heavy Duty - buttonhole twist or upholstery - something that you can pull very hard and does not easily break. 
• Ball/cone of sturdy string – poly or poly/cotton 6-8 ply preferred
• Rubber bands
• Silk fabric in a variety of weaves (chiffon, crepe, noil, charmeuse, etc—you choose), without finishes, remnants are good

·         PVC or ABS plastic plumbing pipe:  3-4” diameter in 3’ (or longer) lengths

·         Couple of small 1 gallon buckets or shoe box size storage containers to hold dyed pieces

·         Plastic bags or storage containers to carry wet pieces home

Materials Fee:  $15         Provided by Doshi

·         Shibori handouts

·         Resist tape

·         Acid Dye and Chemicals

·         Core rope

·         Scarf blank