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 December and February sessions create a set of special dinner napkins for your home. Come to our February session and make a shibori scarf to add to your wardrobe or for a special someone. In April, cook in style by making your own shibori apron to wear.
2023-2024 Schedule
Dates
Saturdays
- December 16, 2023 – Napkins 1
- February 3, 2024 – Scarf
- February 24, 2024 – Napkin 2
- April 27, 2024 – Aprons
Time
- 10:00am – 3:00pm
Price
- $70 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.
Check out our Indigo Kataazome Workshop where you make your own rice resist paste stencil and then dye your fabric with Indigo.