Tie
Dye; Textile Dyeing Around the World
Week One Shibori: This a traditional
form of Japanese textile dyeing. While there are several different techniques
of Shibori, we will focus on Arashi Shibori which involves wrapping fabric
around a cylinder and scrunching the fabric down before dyeing it. The result
is looks something like an “arashi”, the Japanese word for storm.
Week Two Bandhani: In India, Bandhani is a tradition of tie
dye that involves tying small knots into fabric. We will do this and use the
traditional colors of yellow, red, green and black to create a beautiful final
product.
Week Three Tritik: This is a type of textile work often found in various
countries of Africa. The technique involves drawing a design on cloth and then
stitching with a thick thread over the design before dyeing.
Time permitting; we will also do
some “American” Tie Dyeing Everyone has seen the tie dye swirl on shirts and
this is your opportunity to learn how to make one! This technique as well as
others will be discussed and participants will have an opportunity to choose
their own colors
Instructor: Julie Hazzard
Tuesday Evenings April, 9, 16, 23,
6 – 8pm
Cost: $60
