
Intro to Shibori Dyeing with Indigo
Main Street Studio’s resident textile studio artist and “Chief Dyeing Scientist”, Renee Johnson, will introduce Shibori, an ancient Japanese dyeing technique that creates intricate patterns on fabric typically set against a rich indigo blue color. There are many ways of folding, stitching and dyeing the fabric that can be used to create simple to very complex patterns. There is a little bit of math, and a lot of experimentation that goes into mastering this craft! Date: Saturday, August 16Time: 9am - 12pmLocation: Main Street Studio, 786 Charlton Road, Charlton NY 12019 Workshop costs: Registration Cost: $48.00 non-members, $43.20 members (use member promo code at checkout!) Materials Fee: $15.00 Paid at time of workshop (cash/venmo) Total Costs: $63.00 non-members, $58.20 members Best suited for young-adults and adults, no experience needed! In this three hour workshop, you will start with learning a “water ripple” folding technique on a 24” bandanna. Once you get that cloth soak