WHAT IS SHIBORI?

Shibori is a Japanese dyeing technique (traditionally made with indigo) that typically involves folding, twisting or bunching cloth and binding it, then dyeing it in indigo. Whatever is used to bind the fabric will resist the dye, resulting in areas of the cloth that take the distinctive blue dye in patterns created by the resistance, and other areas of the cloth that remain white. Shibori is a very vast technique and there are tons of ways to do it (and a truly infinite number of patterns you can create), and in this class you'll get an in-depth look at several of them. 

 

The workshop will begin with a demonstration of basic Shibori and an overview of some of the patterns you can create. Then, you'll dye a few small swatches of white fabric to try your hand and get a feel for the technique. You will also learn the history of indigo plantations here in the Azores. We have the option to visit the museum of Sacred Arts in Riberia Cha.

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Shibori dyeing is truly an amazing craft, as every piece you dye is a little bit of a mystery. We promise you'll love the process of folding fabric, dyeing it, then unfolding it to reveal the organic results.

 

Join us for an amazing afternoon of Shibori magic!