ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Stop what you’re doing. Google image search “Itajime.” Are you as excited as we are?

Join shibori artist Christian Ortiz as he teaches you - always in trend - Shibori Designs & Techniques. The Japanese term shibori, which means to wring, squeeze or press, now encompasses many different forms of resist-dyeing which all involve shaping and compressing fabric in some way before dyeing it.

In this class you will learn 'Itajime' which is an umbrella term for a number of clamp-resist dyeing techniques used in Japan which produce symetrical repeating patterns on fabrid through folding and clamping. It is traditionally done with wooden boards bound with string. The fabric can be folded into squares, rectangles or triangles to make different patterns. Boards can be positioned in various ways to expose different parts of the folded fabric and infinite variations can be achieved by changing the size or shape of the board or clamp and by dipping the fabrid in different ways. At the same time Christian will also introduce Batik variations.

Workshop Duration: 3 Hours
Level: Beginner to Expert - No Prior Experience Necessary
Skills Learned: Folding and board clamping, batik
Materials Provided: White cotton yardage, dyes, rubber gloves, buckets, resists, and accessories
Student Can Bring: Garment, accessory, or fabric made of natural materials (Cotton, Rayon, Silk)
Suggested Age: 18+
Instructor: Christian Ortiz

What to Bring

Garment, accessory, or fabric made of natural materials (Cotton, Rayon, Silk)

Minimum age

All ages welcome

What's Provided

White cotton yardage, dyes, rubber gloves, buckets, resists, and accessories

Location