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Shibori and Indigo Dyeing for Beginnersw/Sue Fox MitranoSaturday, September 19, 202612:30 - 4:00pm


In this beginner friendly workshop, you’ll learn the ancient art of Shibori, a Japanese manual hand-dyeing technique which produces beautiful patterns in fabric in a range of blues using Indigo dye. Create fabulous wearables for yourself or to give as gifts.Four different patterns will be taught - you’ll choose two techniques to prep your fabrics. The history and culture of Shibori and Indigo will be discussed as well.
Students may choose to create: One 8"x72" silk scarf and One 11"x60" scarf OR
Two 18”x18" cotton pillow covers w/zippers OR
One large cotton tote bag w/pocket 19"x17"x9.5"
Students will spend time manipulating fabric to create patterns before soaking. We’ll then submerge the prepped fabric multiple times in the dye vat before rinsing thoroughly and hanging to dry. Dress for mess as the dye stains permanently.You'll be sure to "ooh and aah" over your results. Come see why everyone loves Shibori!
Tuition includes materials fee.
Instructor Bio:
Sue Fox Mitrano is a fiber artist and educator who works in the ancient art of Shibori. She designs hand-dyed scarves, clothing and home goods using Indigo dye. She creates new and traditional Japanese patterns through folding, sewing, clamping and otherwise manipulating the fabric to produce artful pieces in a beautiful range of blues. Variations are a natural result, so each piece is one-of-a-kind.
A former award-winning former graphic designer and art director, Sue holds a BFA in Graphic Design from Syracuse University and a BA in Art Education at The College of NJ. She has been teaching children and adults for over 15 years and provides workshops in Shibori and other fiber arts at her studio, museum schools and art centers. You can view her work at bluefoxstudio.net and local art museum shops.

Instructor

Sue Fox Mitrano