Further Details:
We will make at least two scarves in this one day workshop. The first will be made using simple iron fix silk paints which you can continue to use easily at home. This scarf can be taken home on the day. The second scarf will be made with silk dyes which will then need to be steam fixed, thus sent onto you shortly after the course.
A number of different Shibori style folding and binding techniques will be shown during the day and you are then free to design your own scarves using your preferred option(s). Because of the nature of the making process, each one will be quite unique.
Skills and techniques that will be taught in the course:
Levels the course is suitable for:
Suitable for all levels including complete beginners
Materials
Materials are not included in the course fee. You will not need to bring any materials as the tutor will provide everything. You will be able to buy as many 'blank' silk scarves as you wish on the day and different shapes and sizes will be available. Including the cost of all the silk paints and dyes, steam fixing of the second scarf, costs for the basic workshop materials pack will be around £20 per student, which will include 2 scarves.
Students - please bring with you:
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.
We will make at least two scarves in this one day workshop. The first will be made using simple iron fix silk paints which you can continue to use easily at home. This scarf can be taken home on the day. The second scarf will be made with silk dyes which will then need to be steam fixed, thus sent onto you shortly after the course.
A number of different Shibori style folding and binding techniques will be shown during the day and you are then free to design your own scarves using your preferred option(s). Because of the nature of the making process, each one will be quite unique.
Skills and techniques that will be taught in the course:
- How to fold and bind silk in a number of traditional Shibori styles
- How to apply paints and dyes to make Shibori style designs as shown in the illustrations
- An understanding of different types of silk suitable for this technique and for scarf making
- How to use iron fix silk paints
- How to use steam fix silk dyes
Levels the course is suitable for:
Suitable for all levels including complete beginners
Materials
Materials are not included in the course fee. You will not need to bring any materials as the tutor will provide everything. You will be able to buy as many 'blank' silk scarves as you wish on the day and different shapes and sizes will be available. Including the cost of all the silk paints and dyes, steam fixing of the second scarf, costs for the basic workshop materials pack will be around £20 per student, which will include 2 scarves.
Students - please bring with you:
- An apron or wear old clothes in case you get silk paint on you
- Thin (surgical style) rubber gloves if you want to keep your hands clean
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.