Kaleidoscope Dyeing Workshop at The Island
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A event held at The Island on Tuesday 18th March. The event starts at 19:00.


Kaleidoscope // Itajime Shibori // 板締め

The Japanese tradition of shibori, otherwise known as 'tie and dye' in the West, has developed into a unique art form with many specialist areas.

This workshop focuses on a specific method called 'itajime' which means folded/clamped in Japanese. This Japanese resist dyeing technique involves folding your fabric into a grid of repeating geometric shapes, before clamping and dyeing the fabric to produce stunning kaleidoscopic patterns with a psychedelic edge. They're showstoppers for sure...

Exploring colours and playing with shapes, these mysterious bundles open out into spectacular patterns which look even more beautiful when you hold them up to the light. Brush up on this practice's rich history and culture, as you absorb your host's wealth of knowledge before you try making your own.

You can take your finished itajime shibori home with you after the experience - you will be using a high-quality organic cotton percale. They are great to wrap up presents in (a tradition known as 'furoshiki' in Japan), or you can hang them on your walls, upcycle your clothes, turn them into soft furnishings or a lampshade - they're guaranteed to brighten up any home.

Adult (Standard price) £35
Child (Under 16's need to be accompanied by an adult. (No need to buy a ticket, but must be present.)) £26
Abundant income (Patron of the arts / pay it forwards) £40
Low income (Offered on a trust basis) £30
Book via Yuup; https://www.yuup.co/experiences/kaleidoscope-dyeing-japanese-itajime-shibori

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Entry requirements: 14+

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