Casual Magic Shibori Workshop

24415 Hawthorne Boulevard,Torrance CA 90505

21 October, 2021

Description

In this workshop, you’ll explore the process of shibori dyeing, an ancient Japanese technique. Intrigued by the art of shibori dyeing? Drawn to the beautiful blue colorways of indigo dye? In this workshop, you’ll explore the process of shibori dyeing, an ancient Japanese technique. We’ll practice a few different binding techniques and then you’ll try your hand at it: dyeing your own set of oversized cloth napkins. Feel free to bring ONE additional small white item to dye as well - upcycle an old t-shirt, dish towel, pillow case or table runner! This dyeing technique only works on natural fabric - must be 100% cotton, linen or silk. Avoid bringing bigger, bulky items as we’ll be working with small vats. Workshop includes: - Your own dye kit - Pre-reduced indigo and the mineral compounds needed to make your indigo vat, - A set of cloth napkins (4), - Protective gloves - Various binding tools to accomplish a variety of shibori techniques. The kit will also have enough materials to take home and keep the experiments going. Space is limited to 12 attendees. No previous experience necessary. Wear something that you don’t mind getting dyed. Pull&Thread is a family-run home decor showroom with a 41 year old legacy.  We specialize in 100% hand-knotted, naturally-dyed rugs that trek from countries proud of their unique craftsmanship. Alongside home decor, we strongly believe in supporting other small businesses and creatively collaborating with artists and visionaries that strive to have a positive impact in this world. Pull&Thread is also a metaphor for joining individuals together to form societal masterpieces of change.