Boshi Shibori - capping and the use of reserved grounds - Classroom based

The following classes are recommended for further study:

Beginner’s Shibori - the building blocks of stitching and binding

Itajime Shibori - using boards and clamps

Guntai and Makiage Shibori - bounded patterns

Hishaki-nui Shibori - stitched patterns worked on the fold

Shine Ire Shibori - using a rope core to make traditional patterns - Tesuji (stripes), Yanagi (Willow) and Hinode (Sunrise)

Exploring the Shibori circle - variations of Shibori in circle patterns

Katano Shibori - stitched work on pleated fabric

What will I learn?

In this class you will learn Boshi shibori and the use of grounds. Boshi means ‘hat’ or ‘cap’ in Japan and these techniques were used to cover areas of the fabric to keep the dye out.

Motifs are typically stitched shapes but the technique can be practised without stitching using simple binding.

Content:

– The quilters knot and the surgeons knot required for all stitched work
– How to cap small areas without stitch - ne maki boshi and kanoko boshi
– How to cap small areas with stitching and no core:
* ko-boshi - where the stitches are covered by the cap
* kawamaki - where the stitches are not covered by the cap
– How to cap medium sized motifs using a fabric or paper core
– How to extend your patterns with secondary stitching and binding
– Tako-boshi - how to use a reserved ground to enclose a pattern inside a white background
– How to make larger patterns using variations of these patterns
– How to dye with indigo and Dylon (which you can use to dye your pieces at home after the class)

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

Duration: 3 hours

Location: This class is available at the Artist’s studio in Muswell Hill and at Fabrications on Broadway market in Hackney.

What do I need to provide myself?

• Rubber gloves (these must cover the wrist and should be Marigolds or similar)

• A strong plastic bag to take your wet work home in

• An apron/old clothes (as indigo will stain if splashed onto your clothes)

All fabric, thread and dye is included in this class. You are welcome to bring you own fabric to work on if you prefer. If so, it must have been scoured (washed with detergent) to remove any preserving chemicals or bought PFD (prepared for dyeing).

Course availability