Shibori: Creating Unique Fabrics
DATES: SATURDAY, JULY 11 & SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026TIME: 12:00PM – 4:00PM PDTLEVEL: Beginner to AdvancedAGE GROUP: Adult (ages 18+), Youth (ages 15-17)LOCATION: Building 324, Fort Worden, Port Townsend. DESCRIPTIONIn this weekend workshop, you get to learn and experiment with a wide range of shibori dyeing techniques. Teaching artist Kristine Berg is your guide as you explore this centuries-old Japanese art of dyeing cotton, silk, linen, rayon, velvet — even T-shirts and lightweight garments. Shibori is a general term for numerous methods of resist dyeing to create fascinating and unique designs. In these two sessions you will learn to compress fabric around a tube; fold and print with blocks and shapes; use stitching to create patterns and delicate designs; and experiment with a variety of techniques that may inspire you to try them out with alternative dyes and garments. SUPPLY INFORMATIONSilk and dye will be provided. Students should bring: A white 100% cotton sheet, or 3 ya