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2012 Shibori workshops at 'Blueleaf', Norfolk All courses © Jane Callender

A £20 deposit is required to secure your place on booking for all courses .


JULY 10– 14 nb.dates have changed from 11 - 15                3, 4 or 5 days

 

SUMMER SCHOOL

Summer schools provide the time to thoroughly focus on both the design aspect and practical skills of indigo dyeing and shibori without interruption.

This is an ideal opportunity for those who want to work towards the completion of a major project, research and study a specific area of shibori or who want to simply enjoy learning a new skill working  in a relaxed and informal setting.
One to one and group tuition throughout the course. Includes pattern planning and lesser known shibori techniques.

Minimum booking of three days with the option of a fourth and fifth. £65 per day for the first 3 days. £60 for day 4 and £55 for day 5.

Please bring own fabric, rubber gloves and small bucket.

 

 


 

If you belong to a group you may like to come to Blueleaf to work shibori as a group. For available dates please enquire by 'phone or email to discuss the course which can be tailored to suit your groups needs.

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Please note. Beginners and the more experienced are warmly welcomed to any of the workshops.


MARCH 31                                                                         

Repeated on MAY 5

 

THE RIGHT MOVES - surface pattern

An indispensable day for anyone wanting to set up a surface pattern irrespective of medium, method, style or scale. 
Packed with information, there are practical exercises for easy planning and decision making, as well as specific guidelines for those wanting to transfer a design to fabric.

£55.00


APRIL 14                                                                 

 

 

PATTERN • • •

With Itajime, bo-maki (clamp/pole wrap), and simple tie-dye methods, indigo dye cord, thread and several pattern squares in a variety of fabric weights for delightful toggle bags, purses and pouches.

£65.00

Linked with ‘• • • AND TEXTURE’ workshop shown below

APRIL 21 and 22                                                                       2 days

 

 

BEGINNERS WORKSHOP

This taster workshop offers an introduction to indigo shibori dyeing for beginners. The four main shibori resists – stitch, pole wrap, binding and Itajime will be included.  

£130

 


APRIL 28    

 

• • • AND TEXTURE

Mix and match previously dyed fabrics, apply and layer, cut away and reveal, cord and embellish to create tactile surfaces for delightful toggle bags and purses.

£55.00

The follow up day to ‘PATTERN • • • ‘workshop

MAY 5

 

THE RIGHT MOVES - surface pattern

An indispensable day for anyone wanting to set up a surface pattern irrespective of medium, method, style or scale. 
Packed with information, there are practical exercises for easy planning and decision making, as well as specific guidelines for those wanting to transfer a design to fabric.

£55.00


JULY 10– 14 nb.dates have changed from 11 - 15                3, 4 or 5 days

 

SUMMER SCHOOL

Summer schools provide the time to thoroughly focus on both the design aspect and practical skills of indigo dyeing and shibori without interruption.

This is an ideal opportunity for those who want to work towards the completion of a major project, research and study a specific area of shibori or who want to simply enjoy learning a new skill working  in a relaxed and informal setting.
One to one and group tuition throughout the course. Includes pattern planning and lesser known shibori techniques.

Minimum booking of three days with the option of a fourth and fifth. £65 per day for the first 3 days. £60 for day 4 and £55 for day 5.

Please bring own fabric, rubber gloves and small bucket.

 

 

 
     
 
   

 

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