Dye a Shibori silk scarf

Dye a Shibori silk scarf

Dye a colourful shibori silk scarf using Itajime shibori and Kikko folding techniques

By Rob Jones, Romor Designs

Date and time

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:30 - 21:00 GMT+1

Location

Artist's studio

108 Alexandra Park Road Muswell Hill London N10 2AE United Kingdom

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About this event

  • 2 hours 30 minutes

Make a colourful shibori scarf using Itajime Shibori techniques.

In this class you will learn the art of Kikko folding a silk scarf to create a parcel for dyeing. You will then use a selection of colourful silk dyes to inject into the scarf to create kaleidoscopic patterns and then steam your scarf to fix the colours.

You will learn colour blending and how to inject silk dyes into your work to make kaleidoscope patterns.

Your tutor will talk to you about Itajime and show you examples of his own work and talk about his trips to Japan in search of vintage silks.

The class will last 2.5 hours, including half an hour for dyeing your scarf.

A 180cm long silk scarf is included in the price.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON MEETING!

Please note: We will not meet at the address given as this is my correspondence address. You will be sent Joining instructions by email 24-48 hours before the class and via Eventbrite with the meeting location. Please read these and meet at the specified location.

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Rob Jones, Romor Designs

Rob’s passion is in finding the new in the old, building on the tradition and centuries of skill that shibori has behind it. He believes in taking work in new directions by combining techniques and inventing his own forms.

A core component of Rob’s work is his love of colour and pattern, which he brings to light in his colour saturated and complex embroidery work. Traditional patterns are broken and reassembled to produce new and original forms.

Rob has a keen eye for detail and only selects the best material from which to make finished pieces. Every piece is assembled with care to ensure a beautiful and unique item that will last.

To this end Rob’s work focusses on providing the structure to contain the organic nature of the dyes and processes he uses and carefully selecting those which will form the most compelling pieces.

Rob starts each day with a meditation to clear his mind and help him to focus on the tasks ahead. Every day is different and unique, much like the work he creates.