Natural Dye + Shibori workshop
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Create unique patterns with Japanese shibori while exploring the art of natural dyeing! Participants will learn to fold, tie, and pinch organic cotton bandanas, then dye them using pigments from plants and food waste such as madder, onion skins, or avocado pits in this hands-on, creative workshop celebrating colour and texture. No previous experience required. Ages 12 and up. All supplies provided
This workshop by textile artist Fernanda Mascarenhas combines two techniques: shibori and natural dyeing with plants. Shibori is a Japanese manual resist-dyeing technique that produces a variety of patterns on fabric. Each participant will learn basic methods of tying, pinching, and folding fabric using rubber bands, wooden sticks, and string to create a one-of-a-kind organic cotton bandana. The workshop also explores the beauty of natural colour using plants. Participants will learn how to extract pigments from plants or food waste to create a dye bath and will have the opportunity to dye their shibori bandanas. Two colour options will be available, made from heritage dye plants such as madder, as well as food waste used on the occasion, such as onion skins, carrot tops, or avocado pits.
Location: Music Box (Upstairs Studio), 1564 Argyle Avenue
Cost: $65 (includes all materials)
Register by phone at 604-925-7270 (course # 226641 ) or online.
This workshop by textile artist Fernanda Mascarenhas combines two techniques: shibori and natural dyeing with plants. Shibori is a Japanese manual resist-dyeing technique that produces a variety of patterns on fabric. Each participant will learn basic methods of tying, pinching, and folding fabric using rubber bands, wooden sticks, and string to create a one-of-a-kind organic cotton bandana. The workshop also explores the beauty of natural colour using plants. Participants will learn how to extract pigments from plants or food waste to create a dye bath and will have the opportunity to dye their shibori bandanas. Two colour options will be available, made from heritage dye plants such as madder, as well as food waste used on the occasion, such as onion skins, carrot tops, or avocado pits.
Location: Music Box (Upstairs Studio), 1564 Argyle Avenue
Cost: $65 (includes all materials)
Register by phone at 604-925-7270 (course # 226641 ) or online.
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1564 Argyle Ave, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1A1, Canada
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