Katano shibori - stitching through pleated fabric - with indigo (Studio)

What will I learn?

In this class you will learn Katano shibori, which is a way of making repeated patterns through accurately pleated fabric.

Motohito Katano (for whom this technique is named) was a Batik artist who became interested in traditional Shibori techniques in the mid-50s and devoted the last 20 years of his life to exploring them.

Katano’s process involves the accurate pleating of fabric using stitch, and then stitching through all the layers in repeating motifs to make repeating joined patterns.

Content:

– How to tie the basic kamosage knot used to secure all bound work
– How to tie the quilters knot and the surgeons knot required for all stitched work
– How to pleat your fabric using ironing and stitch
– How to pleat your fabric using marked point stitching
– How to use buffer fabric to create a clean pattern
– How to stitch a variety of patterns
– How to dye with indigo

Who is this class for?: Intermediate / have done some Shibori before

Duration: 3 hours

IMPORTANT NOTE ON MEETING!

Please note: We will not meet at the address listed as this is my correspondence address. You will be sent Joining instructions by email 24-48 hours before the class and via Eventbrite with the meeting location.