Pine Street Creative Arts Centre presents
Shibori fabric dyeing workshop (1 day) June 2017
Learn the Japanese art of shibori to create your own fabric designs in this Saturday full day workshop
Saturday 17 June, 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Shibori fabric dyeing workshop (1 day)
A current trend fashion and homewares, shirbori is an ancient Japanese dyeing technique that involves folding, twisting or bunching cloth and binding it before dyeing it in indigo to create beautiful textile designs.
In this 1 day introductory course with artist and textile maker Micaela Christie, you'll develop an understanding of shibori techniques and surface design procedures to create your own fabrics.
You'll get hands-on experience in preparing and using an indigo vat, selecting suitable fabrics as well as techniques to create a different patterns including using wood blocks, rubber bands and folding.
Create unique fabric samples that you can take home and make into cushions, clothing or other homewares.
Full instruction is provided on materials, products, tools, equipment and studio procedures. Non-toxic processes will be offered wherever possible.
Intimate class size: maximum 10 students
Level: designed for complete beginners.
Wear: comfortable clothing bring an old apron
Bring: yourself - all materials provided
Tutor: Micaela Christie
Since 2010, Micaela has been the creative director of Atomic Fox, a studio that produces hand printed textiles and artwork for interiors, homewares and costumery. Her work can be found in private collections in Australia and the UK. Based in the Blue Mountains, Micaela's multidisciplinary practice incorporates printmaking, painting, graphic design, fibre and lighting installations. She is a graduate of the University of NSW College of Fine Arts (now UNSW Art & Design). Her work is handcrafted with love and passion.
micaelachristie.com
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