About this Event
This hands-on workshop introduces participants to Shibori, a Japanese fabric dyeing technique where cloth is folded, gathered, or stitched before being dyed to create patterns.
Instead of applying a design directly onto the fabric, Shibori works by shaping the fabric first. The way the fabric is stitched and gathered affects how the dye is absorbed, creating unique and often unexpected results when it is opened.
In this workshop, each participant will work with a pre-made silk scarf. Through simple hand-stitching techniques, they will shape the fabric to create their own pattern, then dye it using henna, a natural plant-based dye.
By the end of the session, participants will wash, reveal, and dry their piece, leaving with a finished silk scarf that reflects their own design.
No prior experience is required.
Workshop Flow
- Introduction to Shibori and materials
- Learning simple hand-stitching techniques
- Shaping and preparing the silk scarf
- Applying henna dye
- Washing and revealing the final pattern
- Drying and finishing
What Participants Take Home
- A hand-dyed silk scarf- finished wearable piece
- Basic hand-stitching techniques
- Understanding of Shibori and natural dye processes
Accessibility:
If you have any mobility needs or access requirements, feel free to contact [email protected] in advance—we’re happy to help accommodate where possible.
Agenda
Introduction to Shibori techniques
Designing and hand-stitching patterns
Preparing and applying henna dye
Dyeing process and setting
Washing and revealing patterns
Drying and finishing
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
MACEL Studios, 658 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada
CAD 150.43
