Indigo and Shibori Party
Item Number: 633
Time Left: CLOSED
Value: $40
Online Close: Apr 24, 2018 11:00 PM PDT
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Description
Come spend an afternoon outdoors learning the Japanese art of dyeing with indigo! Indigo is a plant-based dye with a brilliant blue color. We will be teaching Japanese folding techniques called Shibori - which are geometric, organic, and beautiful! This is the tradition that gave rise to tie-dye - but the results are nothing like those summer camp T-shirts. See the photo for examples! Each participant will receive a set of two kitchen towels to dye. You can also bring your own light-colored items for the dye bath (natural fibers only - cotton, silk, wool, or linen). We will have fun making some beautiful things, and then share some snacks and drinks.
This party is for grown-ups and kids in third grade and up (some of the chemicals in the dye process require cautious handling, so not suitable for tiny ones).
Special Instructions
Hosts:
Julie Freedman, mom of Sora (1st Grade) - julie.freedman@gmail.com
Rita Gaber, mom of Josephine (JoJo) (1st Grade) - ritafgaber@gmail.com
When: Sunday, June 10th, 2-5pm
Where: An outdoor workshop in Emeryville - address provided to attendees
LeConte Community Friends and Family only.