Online Beginner's Shibori binding (Online class)

Online Beginner's Shibori binding (Online class)

Learn the basics of Shibori resist binding techniques

By Rob Jones, Romor Designs

Date and time

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

What will I learn?

In this class you will learn basic shibori binding techniques that provide the perfect introduction to the ancient Japanese craft of Shibori resist dyeing.

Content:– How to tie the basic kamosage knot used to secure all bound work– How to make the kanoko (fawn dots), kumo (spiderweb), bai (seashell), and ne maki (wrapped beads) patterns using binding- How to extend your patterns using these techniques, specifically with

  • Te-Kumo Hozuki - kumo with a simple binding thread further out
  • Te-Kumo Kani - kumo outer ring - blue centre
  • Te-Kumo Ne-maki - kumo with separate, additional binding just beyond the start of the kumo, leaving a white border. Overdyed blue centre.

Who is this class for?: Beginner / looking for an introduction to Shibori

Duration: 2 hours

Location: This class is an Online course run using Zoom. You will need a device that can access the internet with a camera and microphone to take this class.

In the class you will prepare your pieces for dyeing and then dye them afterwards at your own convenience. I will explain how to set up an indigo or Dylon dye bath but you will need to buy your own dye to do this.

What do I need to provide myself?

  • Pre-washed calico, cotton or linen fabric
  • Strong thread - ideally bonded nylon 60s weight upholstery thread or a strong cotton thread
  • Baking beads or marbles
  • A fabric marker pen and a ruler
  • Small pair of sharp scissors
  • Water sprayer
  • Dye - either an indigo dye kit or a Dylon hand dye and 250g table salt
  • Plastic bucket, stirrer and rubber gloves.

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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.

£41.34
Sep 17 · 06:30 PDT