This is a 2-day workshop - Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 January.
Explore the ancient art of indigo dyeing in this unique hands on workshop.
Over two days you learn to make and use rice paste to create resist patterns on fabric prior to dyeing the fabric in an indigo vat.
This technique is based on traditional katazome indigo dyeing from Japan, though the methods and recipes used in this workshop have been modified to use materials that are easily available here in Melbourne.
On day one you will learn to make and apply rice paste to fabric using stencils or brushes.
On day two you will learn to dye the treated fabric in our indigo vat, carefully building up colour through the repeated dipping and airing process that makes indigo a natural dye like no other.
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You will learn
- How to prepare and apply rice paste to fabrics
- How to dye in an indigo vat
You will get
- A recipe and techniques for making rice paste resist
- Items to dye, including a tote bag and two small drawstring bags
Appropriate for
Beginners welcome, no experience needed
What to bring
- An apron and rubber gloves
- Any stencils you would like to bring, up to 30x20cm (some will be provided for us in class)
- A waterproof container to take home your dyed items
What to wear
Please wear clothes you don't mind getting splashed with indigo dye
Peta has worked with textiles for many years and her interests have moved back and forth between weaving, knitting, spinning, felt making and dyeing. The common theme in her work is a love of creating pattern in textiles through stitch, the interplay between yarn colours, dye placement or weave structure.
A major focus in recent years has been natural dyeing, the practice of which sits at the intersection of art, science, cultural tradition, gardening and enjoyment and appreciation of the natural world. Natural indigo dyeing has particularly become a passion, with its own unique and fascinating chemistry, and Peta has studied and worked to understand all aspects from growing plants and extracting pigments to knowing how to use those pigments to create different types of dye vats. She brings a great enthusiasm to her teaching and hopes to teach you why as well as how.
Organized by
Handweavers & Spinners Guild of Victoria
500 reviewsThe Guild's aim is to bring together those who practise handweaving, spinning and allied crafts and to help and encourage them to increase their knowledge, understanding and skills by discussion, demonstration, exhibition, teaching and the provision of quality resource materials.
Our Guild rooms house an excellent library and craft supply, sell members work and host a wonderful range of interest groups, classes and workshops.
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Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 7 days before class starts. Free of charge.
- A transfer can be requested 7 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.
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