VIRTUAL Intro to Shibori: Indigo Dye Workshop

Learn the basics of the Japanese art of resist dyeing with indigo from the comfort of your own home at this Virtual Introduction to Shibori workshop. This workshop will focus on how to prepare and maintain an indigo vat, as well as how to create a variety of patterns through different folding, tying and clamping methods. We are happy to offer this workshop as part of the Children's Museum of New Hampshire Makers Fest! 

Supplies provided include: 

Pre-reduced indigo dye

Soda ash and reduction agent (hydrosulfite)

Rubber bands

Wood blocks

Rubber gloves (one pair)

Items to dye (a 100% cotton tea towel and a set of two cloth napkins) 

Supplies you need to provide:

Buckets (2)

Bucket lid (1) (or a way to cover your bucket if you don't have a lid)

Stir stick

Water

Extra items to dye - optional (natural fibers only – i.e. cotton, rayon, linen, bamboo, etc.) 

Extra rubber bands, wood blocks, gloves - optional

PRICE with FREE SUPPLY PICKUP/DELIVERY: $35 per household (pickup in Concord or delivery within 20 miles of Concord)

PRICE with PRIORITY SHIPPING: $40 per household 

Members of The Place receive 20% off all classes. Contact us if you need your coupon code. 

No experience necessary! All ages welcome; younger children may require adult assistance.

Please allow time for delivery or plan to pick-up supplies in Concord before August 29. If you have any questions or concerns about delivery of supplies, send us a note: christa@theplacestudioandgallery.com

We will send you the link to the Zoom class via email before the class starts. Please make sure you add our email address to your contact list: christa@theplacestudioandgallery.com - as our emails often end up in spam folders.