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2008 Workshops at Blueleaf

Attention to detail and craftsmanship.                                   All courses © Jane Callender

 

Group bookings are now being taken. For available dates please enquire by 'phone or email. 

For further information about the courses, fees etc please contact Cally by 'phone or email.  

A deposit is required to secure your place.  They are not refundable.

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  May Sat 3 and Sun 4                                                                            2 Day
 

Introduction                                                                 Beginners

This introduction to the four main shibori resist methods provides a solid foundation for further work within this most fascinating textile discipline. Binding, Stitch, Itajime (fold and clamp) and Bo maki shibori (pole wrap to include Arashi (pole wrap variation). Work with silk and cotton fabrics. Traditional methods will be shown and taught with opportunity for experimentation.

Please bring own gloves and small bucket.


May Fri 16, Sat 17 and Sun 18                                                               3 Day
 

Advanced Stitch Techniques                                    Experienced

This two day course looks at stitched shibori, motif development and management.

Please bring own gloves and small bucket

 


June Thurs 19, Fri 20, Sat 21 and Sun 22                                              4 Day
 

Summer School                                                            Beginners

These four days provide the ideal opportunity to focus on specific techniques, and explore options for design and outcome  A more structured course than the July school.

Please bring own gloves and small bucket


June Sat 28, Sun 29 and Mon 30                                                            3 Day
 

Colour with Indigo.

Indigo Shibori with other dyes.

Please bring own gloves and small bucket

 


July Sat 26, Sun 27, Mon 28, Tues 29                                                    4 Day

There is an option of a 5th day Wed 30 July

 

Summer School                                                      

Experienced

These four days provide the ideal opportunity for those who want to complete a major project, or research and study a specific area of shibori. Tuition will be geared towards individual needs.

Please bring own gloves and small bucket

 


September Sat 20 and Sun 21                                                                2 day

(possibly 4 days)

 

Indian summer School

Those last few summer days in which to finalise those decisions and prepare fabrics for that winter project. 

 


October Sat 25, Sun 26, Mon 27                                                            3 day (possibly 4 days to include Tues 28)                                                              

 

Autumn leaves

Be inspired to design by the garden. Stitch resist, arashi, itajime. Beginners welcome.

 
 
     
 
   

 

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