TOAST | Shibori Workshop with Annabel Wilson

Join textile artist Annabel Wilson of Townhill Studio for a shibori workshop inspired by our Autumn Winter 2024 seasonal concept, Patterns & Pathways.

Annabel Wilson is a textile artist based in Dorset. She has been exploring stitched shibori for the past fifteen years, and will be guiding you through her methods of stitching and dyeing.

Through clamping, gathering and twisting the fabric before dyeing, shibori creates textural irregularities unique to each individual piece.

During this workshop, she will show you how to stitch a pattern inspired by our seasonal concept and instruct you on dyeing your fabric.

To view on-demand:

• This event first aired on 6 Nov 2024.
• Once you have purchased your ticket you will receive an email with a link to access the video recording.

Materials Needed:

• Cotton or linen fabric, ideally 30cm x30cm / 12” x 12” in size (Take care if reusing old fabrics like cotton or linen sheets because worn fabric can rip or tear)
• 3 small glass or plastic beads, ideally 3 to 4mm / 3/16” in size
• String, cut to 20cm / 8” long
• Needles or embroidery needles
• Polyester or nylon sewing thread
• A small amount of double knitting/chunky cotton or wool to create “tags” for securing your stitching
• Scissors
• Coloured washable fabric marker or chalk

TOAST is a unique lifestyle brand renowned for its thoughtful, contemporary design and commitment to traditional textiles and craftsmanship. Seasonal workshops and gatherings aim to bring together a like minded community and foster creativity.

As part of our commitment to creative communities, we are currently supporting Crafts Council UK, the national charity for craft. Funds raised through our seasonal events programme and activities will support the work they do to inspire making, empower learning and nurture craft businesses. We jointly believe craft skills and knowledge enrich and uplift us as individuals, and, in doing so, will change our world for the better. We are proud to be an advocate for their project which are focused on social justice, environmental responsibility and talent development in the craft sector. This workshop is suitable for beginners and 50% of ticket sales will be donated to the Crafts Council UK.