Shibori & Indigo dyeing with Cathey Yardley

‘Shibori’ describes the ancient Japanese method of making patterns on cloth using folding, stitching, tying or wrapping. This workshop will introduce you to three basic techniques – stitched, pole wrapped and shape resist shibori – which you will use to first do a practice run then you will pattern and dye a silk scarf. You will learn also about traditional indigo dyeing, including the mythology that surrounds this natural plant dye, and use the prepared dye vat to dye your scarf. All materials included.