Shibori Fabric Dying Workshop with Caroline Barley

Name: Shibori Fabric Dying Workshop with Caroline Barley
Start: 2026-07-04T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-07-04T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Unit 1, Oakley Park, Station Road, Oakley, MK43 7RB Bedford, United Kingdom

Schedule

Sat Jul 04 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Unit 1, Oakley Park, Station Road, Oakley, MK43 7RB Bedford, United Kingdom | Bedford, EN

In this delightful Shibori fabric dying workshop with Caroline, you will learn the art of different binding and wrapping techniques to create beautiful patterns. You'll make a set of 3 varying sized hand-dyed wrapping cloths, known as furoshiki, using a choice of colours, including the classic indigo blue. If you wish, you can also bring along 100% woven cotton white clothing items like shirts, skirts, or blouses to dye during the workshop (space permitting). Alongside mastering the techniques, Caroline will share anecdotes from her time in Japan, offering insights into the origins of shibori.
- Experience the joy of creating unique pieces that bear the artist's personal touch through binding and wrapping
- Wear old clothes as dyeing can get a bit messy
Immerse yourself in this creative activity, which may evoke feelings of curiosity, excitement, and satisfaction as you witness the transformation of plain fabric into vibrant art pieces. By the end of the workshop, you'll take home your handcrafted wrapping cloths, each reflecting your creativity and newfound knowledge of shibori fabric dying techniques.
Caroline has a first class degree in Graphic Communication and has always loved to draw, design and make. After living for four years in Japan and five years in Germany, she has returned to the UK with a passion for sharing her creative experiences. Her workshops cover subjects ranging from coloured brush pen drawing, to Japanese Sashiko embroidery and air dry clay bowl making to felt stitching projects. She is always on the look out for the next interesting project to develop and share with you in a welcoming, relaxed and informative way. Keep an eye out for further workshops with Caroline.
Good to know:
The venue has parking. Upon arrival, park in the car park at the front of the shop. Unload your vehicle into your classroom. Staff will then advise you where to park your car for the day at the rear of the complex.
There is disabled parking and ramps allowing access to all areas. There is a disabled toilet.
Staff will help anyone in need of assistance. Shop on site selling an enormous range of goods relating to crafting: dressmaking, patchwork & quilting, knitting & crochet, sewing machines and furniture.
There is a coffee shop on site called O for Coffee. Attendees at our classes are visited by coffee shop staff regularly throughout the day to take any orders. Anything consumed during your day is sold at a 10% discount. As well as a large choice of hot and cold drinks, the menu comprises savoury choices including sandwiches, paninis, jacket potatoes and soups. For those with a sweet tooth, there is a selection of cakes and scones made in-house with gluten-free and vegan options.