The Japanese craft of Katagami (stencil cutting) has been around for hundreds of years, with craftsmen making the most delicate and detailed patterns and representations of nature.
Katagami stencils are made from Japanese washi paper, soaked and bonded together by the aged juice of the Persimmon fruit and then dried and smoked to create an almost entirely waterproof paper, ideal for stencil work.
In this full day class you will learn about:
- Making the rice paste used as a resist for all Katazome (stencilling with indigo)
- How to make and maintain an indigo vat and dye with indigo
- Cutting your own simple stencil which you can take away with you as a souvenir
- How to paste fabric for dyeing with a variety of stencils including your own, those made by the tutor and some modern and vintage Japanese stencils
- How to use a persimmon paper cone to draw with paste
- You will use your stencils to dye a number of samples on cotton
Your tutor will also explain about the history of Katagami stencilling in Japan, the four types of stencil cutting techniques and show you a number of vintage stencils, including some from the Edo and Meiji periods.
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.
