Adult Indigo Shibori Class

This class will demonstrate how to make a vat of all natural Indigo dye. We will then use this fresh Indigo vat to make 4 beautiful Japanese Shibori cotton napkins. Shibori is the Japanese word for the ancient art of creating patterns through resistance and manipulation. This is usually done by binding, stitching or clamping fabric before dyeing in an Indigo vat. There are many other different ways of creating an unlimited range of patterns by gathering, pleating, folding, wrapping and compressing fabric.

Participants are encouraged to bring other items to dye in Indigo. All items must be soaked in water.

Instructor: Tehya McIntosh