——July 27-28——Shibori & Indigo Dyeing 2-day Class with Jazmin Hicks-Dahl
Learn Shibori Stitch Resist Techniques & Natural Indigo Dyeing with Jazmin Hicks-Dahl
Related Courses: Textile Courses, Shibori & Indigo Dyeing 1-day Class
Dates: Saturday-Sunday, July 27-28, 2024 9:30am-4:30pm
Description: This two day class will cover several techniques of shibori—a traditional Japanese technique similar to tie dye. We will create beautiful patterns on organic cotton bandannas, then dye the cloth in a natural indigo vat, revealing the design in the rich blues of this gorgeous color. We will discuss design layout, mark fold and stitch during the first day as well as prepare and iron indigo vat. The second day we’ll discuss fabric preparation and many different indigo vats along with their pros and cons. Then we will practice the slow rhythm of dyeing with natural indigo, unpick stitches to reveal our first day’s work, and wash and neutralize our fabric to wear home. You will have enough knowledge to continue shibori and indigo dyeing at home. Jazmin’s collection of textiles and dyeing books will be available for browsing.
For a shorter class, sign-up for the 1-day class.
Bring:
small thread snip scissors
seam ripper
apron/old shirt for dyeing in
bag lunch (or grab lunch in town)
reading glasses if you need them
headlamp (optional)
Workshop Fee: $200—includes dyeing supplies, handouts, sewing materials, and cloth.
Classroom: The classroom space is on the second floor accessible by stairs and outside under a shade tent. There is a small refrigerator, coffee/tea area and a place for eating lunch together.
JAZMIN HICKS-DAHL studied indigo dyeing with Takayuki Ishii and shibori with Hiroshi Murase and Yoshiko Wada in 2019. She makes indigo dyed textiles both stitched and handwoven for Woodspirit Handcraft, a traditional craft business she runs with her woodworker husband. She spent 8 yrs teaching children in the SF Bay Area where she grew up before moving to the Northern lands. Her background includes art & design, a love of natural materials, folk textiles, and an obsession with indigo since her teens.
