Traditional Shibori - Shin Ire - using a rope core - Studio based, full day

Traditional Shin Ire (rope core)Shibori – learn traditional patterns of stitched and bound resist and dye your creations in indigo to achieve a range of beautiful blues.

This class will focus on using a rope core (Shin Ire) to expand the binding and stitching techniques you have learned and will give you several complete patterns which you can use for other projects.

This 1 day class is aimed at people who already have some experience of Shibori, so it it recommended you have attended one of the Beginners classes first before you join this class.

This workshop will focus on learning traditional Shibori patterns focussing on using a rope core:

Tesuji - "Stripes" - this is a pleated and bound technique that results in a pattern resembling stripes - mini project to practice binding using a bamboo straw

Hinode - "Sunrise pattern" - this is a stitched and bound technique that results in a pattern resembling a series of sunrises. You will learn how to bind your piece around a core to produce either a pattern with the traditional binding marks (shown top left)

Yanagi - "Willow pattern" - this is a Shibori binding technique that results in a pattern that looks like willow leaves. You will learn pleating and binding around a core and can either make a traditional pattern with kumo spiderwebs.

The tutor will bring sample pieces for you to see.

The tutor will also teach you how to unpick your finished work and reveal your designs.

A pre-prepared indigo vat will be available for you to use to dye your pieces.

Fabric will be provided that you can then use for other projects such as making cushion covers, lampshades or for cutting up to make patchwork pieces.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON MEETING!

Please note: We will not meet at the address listed 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.