Description

This is a tentative course. Registrations will be accepted if it becomes official.

Fiber Art / Textiles: ShiboriAncient Japanese Dye Techniques on Natural FiberInstructor: Mindy Mitchell
This textile course explores the Japanese Shiboriand other dye resist methods using syntheticdyes. Students will work with natural fibers (rayon,silk, wool) and explore a variety of resist patterns,surface design, and durable color fastness. Therewill be demonstrations and guided practice usingbasic tools: clamps, thread, needles, rubberbands, and dyes. Students will develop samplesof Shibori techniques and a final silk scarf.
All LevelsWednesdays, September 16 – November 189:00 am – 12:00 pm, 10 sessions$338 Members, $378 Guests$45 Materials/Lab Fee

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Fiber Arts/Textiles: Shibori
Instructor: Mindy Mitchell

Shibori Supply List

Rubber gloves
Work clothes/ smock
Cotton String
Masking Tape
Needles and Quilting Thread (cotton if possible) White & Dark colors
2- C Clamps, min 4" jaw
Rubber Bands
Scissors
Seam Ripper
+ 6-Plastic containers for mixing dyes (clean yogurt containers, etc.)
Stirring Spoons
2- Large boxes of coarse kosher salt (most economical)
1 Fabric Pencil

Course Medium

Fiber Arts

Location

Studio 5 at BBAC Campus

Instructor

Mindy Mitchell