The use of indigo dye, or aizome, has a long and cherished history in Japan. The deep blue colors for which Japanese textiles are celebrated come from the leaves of the tade ai, a plant introduced to Japan from China in the sixth century. Shibori is a Japanese technique of manual resist dyeing used to make patterns on fabrics. Learn various shibori techniques and get a chance to make your own shibori creation.
In our November and April sessions create a cloth towel for your home or personal use. Come to our December session and make a shibori scarf to add to your wardrobe or for a special someone. In February, cook in style by making your own shibori apron to wear.
2024-2025 Schedule
Dates
Saturdays
- November 9, 2024 – Tenugui
- December 14, 2024 – Scarf
- February 22, 2025 – Apron
- April 5, 2025 – Tenugui
Time
- 10:00am – 3:00pm
Price
- $75 per workshop
Material Fee
- $35 (cash payable to the instructor)
Location
- Oki Education Center
Please Bring:
- Rubber gloves (long ones like the ones used for dishwashing)
- Apron/smock or wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
- Plastic bag to take wet items home (a one-gallon Ziploc would be good)
- Other materials may be added to the list as we get closer to the date of the workshop(s)
Meet Your Instructor
Formerly an interior designer and then Fine Art Gallery Director, Suzanne Connors has always loved art and textiles. Suzanne has maintained an active fiber art studio since 2008. Her academic background in architecture and design lays the groundwork for her practice using traditional shibori techniques. Creating a body of detail design, establishing order, combining simple techniques, textures and using design repetition are foundations of her work. Suzanne enjoys sharing her passion for texture, color, and pattern through her artwork and workshops. She lives in Stuart, Florida surrounded by her family, and is the founder of the Aya Fiber Studio.