Shibori & Indigo Dyeing Beyond Tie Dye $695
Class Description: This is not a beginner indigo dyeing experience; we will go beyond that. We will delve deep into the stitching techniques to resist the dye. Debbie will also teach advanced Itajime and Arashi techniques. Multiple organic natural indigo vats will used for dyeing.
Experience Level: Intermediate
Instructor Biography: Debbie Maddy has studied the art of Shibori and indigo dyeing from notable artists in Japan, England, and the United States, and has published a book. Her hand dyed fabrics are reproduced at a mill in Japan for Moda Fabrics. Debbie has been featured on national television as well as online classes. She hopes you will join her at her studio for a fun time of learning.
Students will provide the following:
Apron if you want.
Rubber gloves (long kitchen type).
Wear old clothes and shoes that you don’t mind being blue
Thimble if you use one
Items that you want to dye. Items will be for sale at the class also. If you are bringing things from home you will need to prepare them for dyeing. Instructions for scouring will be available.
Please remember there will be multiple people dyeing so we can not do very large pieces of fabric or too many articles of clothing for each person.
Instructor will provide the following:
Everything to make and maintain the indigo vats
All items necessary to do all of the techniques learned in class.
We will have a meet and greet with heavy snacks, sodas and wine on Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00.
Lunch is provided daily as well as water, tea and coffee. Snacks will also be provided. PLease advise me if you have any food allergies or limitations. We can handle vegetarian and gluten free diets . We cannot handle true celiac or vegan diets. If your diet is restricted, you can bring your own lunch and snacks.
Silk, cotton and wool scarf blanks and many kinds of ready to fabric will be for sale.
Class will be limited to 10 participants.
Book your hotel or Air B & B early because they can fill fast. Many students have been happy at the Holiday Inn and Hotel Middleton. The Hotel Middleton rooms are very small with no room the gather in the rooms in the evening.
Breakfast and dinner will be on your own.
Email for further availability or any questions. debbie@debbiemaddy.com
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