Natural Dye & Shibori

Weekly schedule

About this program

This workshop combines two techniques: shibori and natural dyeing with plants. Shibori (絞絞り) is a Japanese manual resist-dyeing technique that produces a variety of patterns on fabric. Each participant will learn basic methods of tying, pinching, and folding fabric using rubber bands, woo- den sticks, and string to create a one-of-a-kind organic cotton bandana. The workshop also explores the beauty of natural colour using plants. Participants will learn how to extract pigments from plants or food waste to create a dye bath and will have the opportunity to dye their shibori bandanas. Two colour options will be available, made from heritage dye plants such as madder, as well as food waste used on the occasion, such as onion skins, carrot tops, or avocado pits.