Class dates: 3 days!

Members $144 Non-members $184

Material fee:

$20 to be paid to the Instructor on the first day of class.
This will cover the costs of the handout, class loom for weaving additional 8H patterns, woven shibori threads, fiber reactive and vat dye material.

Registration opens at 12:00 noon: Tuesday, March 3rd

Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 22nd

Cancellation deadline: Thursday, April 2nd

Location: Triangle Fiber Arts Center

Woven Shibori is a variation on traditional shibori dyeing that is dependent on the weaving process to create dyed patterns in hand-woven cloth. In this class, we will take time to explore dye interactions and patterns before starting a larger project.
My woven shibori process incorporates two stages of dyeing: 1) base color and 2) overdye. The color combinations are infinite and so it is most interesting if all participants share their results before starting a larger project.
This class will use Procion MX fiber reactive dyes. If there is interest, we can also try making a vat dye (which requires a different type of dye and heat) for the second overdye step.

Prerequisites

Must be able to warp your loom (either 4 or 8 harness) at home and be able to read and follow a draft.
You will need to be able to weave with 2 shuttles when weaving the weft shibori at home.

Materials to be provided by/additional instructions for students

Participants will weave 10 or more samples between Class 1 and 2. Samples are to be 6-8 inches long
Weaving will be done at home. Participants should be able to warp and weave on a 4-8 harness loom. Two shuttles will be used for WEFT shibori
Drafts will be sent out to participants before the class begins. Recommended yarn: cotton, rayon, bamboo about the size of 5/2 perle cotton. Samples should be 8-10: wide
Bring two empty bobbins to Class 1

Please bring a lunch or snack if you would like. Access to a refrigerator and microwave are available in the building.

Materials/Equipment to be provided by TWG:

A demo loom will be made available at TFAC for those who do not have an 8-harness loom and would like to try alternate treadlings.

For questions about the class, contact the Class Coordinator (twg.classes@gmail.com)
For questions about your registration, contact the Registrar (twg.registrar@gmail.com )

C2026-14 Woven Shibori with Mary Kircher