Studio based Boshi shibori capping and reserved grounds with indigo dyeing

Mon Jan 13 2025 at 06:30 pm to 09:30 pm UTC+00:00

Artist's studio | Enfield

Rob Jones, Romor Designs
Publisher/HostRob Jones, Romor Designs
Studio based Boshi shibori capping and reserved grounds with indigo dyeing
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Learn how to use Boshi (capping) shibori techniques to create decorative resist patterns on fabric and dye your pieces in my indigo vat
About this Event

In this class you will learn Boshi shibori and the use of grounds. Boshi means ‘hat’ or ‘cap’ in Japan and these techniques were used to cover areas of the fabric to keep the dye out.

Motifs are typically stitched shapes but the technique can be practised without stitching using simple binding.

In the workshop you’ll master the following stitching skills and learn how to dye your work:

– How to make the Shibori starting and ending knots to create tight, crisp patterns

– How to cap small areas without stitch - ne maki boshi and kanoko boshi

– How to cap small areas with stitching and no core:

* ko-boshi - where the stitches are covered by the cap

* kawamaki - where the stitches are not covered by the cap

– How to cap medium sized motifs using a fabric or paper core

– How to extend your patterns with secondary stitching and binding

– Tako-boshi - how to use a reserved ground to enclose a pattern inside a white background

– How to make larger patterns using variations of these patterns

- How to dye your pieces with indigo dye

Please bring rubber gloves (must cover your wrists), an apron or wear old clothes and bring a strong plastic bag to take your wet work home in.


IMPORTANT NOTE ON MEETING!

Please note: We will not meet at the address given as this is my correspondence address. You will be sent Joining instructions by email 24-48 hours before the class and via Eventbrite with the meeting location. Please read these and meet at the specified location.


Event Photos

Chu-boshi (using a fabric core) with kumo binding extension on vintage French linen dyed with indigo


Event Photos

Tako-boshi shibori with Guntai leaf detail in a reserved white ground.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Artist's studio, 108 Alexandra Park Road, Enfield, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 60.29

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