Introduction to Shibori (Japanese Textile Dye) Workshop

Our friendly tutor will guide you through the process of indigo, resist-dyeing and you’ll get to mix & match techniques to create your own original samples. To ensure you’re fully prepared for the workshop, please wear old or dark clothing and bring along an old white t-shirt or tote bag made from 100% natural fibres (such as cotton, bamboo, hemp or linen) to dye. It’s also a good idea to have a waterproof bag handy for taking your finished samples home.

While the dye vat works its magic, you’ll enjoy a light lunch from our café, Shape downstairs at 32 Newmarket st (delicious soup & handmade sourdough).

Your tutor for the session, Dianne Spottiswood Miller, is a fashion-textile designer based in Edinburgh, with extensive experience working alongside organisations such as Edinburgh Remakery, The National Museum of Scotland, and the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Dianne specialises in circular design and sustainable textiles, bringing a wealth of knowledge and creativity to every project.

Accessibility: Please note that the venue is up one flight of stairs. We hope to secure funding in the future to install a lift. In the meantime, please buzz “Creative” to be let into the studio.

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