The Art of Silk Dying
TIME: Saturdays, 11-1pm
Mar 28 & April 4
LOCATION: Room 229, School of Art & Visual Studies Bldg.
INSTRUCTOR: Laverne Zabielski
FEE: $80 per session
The Shibori technique is based on manipulating fabric by wrapping it around a pole or rope, folding and clamping, or stitching. The fabric resists the dye and creates a pattern. I always place at least three colors, or shades of one color of dye on the cloth. This creates movement and depth. The real pleasure attained using the Shibori technique is when you open each steamed package and discover the results!
Make rules
Choose a palette and stick with it
Ask “What if?”
The secret to beautiful texture and blend of color is to not use too much dye by learning to read the flow of the dye in the same way a kayaker reads the river before descending over a 40 foot water fall. The only way to repeat what you discover is to measure and make notes. (Sorta. You can never really repeat with shibori. ☺ )
