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| Shibori dyeing samples by Ann Hayward |
The wonderful Ann
Hayward will be holding an introduction to the Ancient Japanese method of dyeing fabrics called Shibori using indigo dye.
Shibori is a method of resist indigo dyeing that includes clamping, wrapping, stitching
and folding.
When: January 27th
Where: Lyn McDonalds studio
Cost: $40.00
To register and find out more details about the
location of Lyn’s Studio please contact Ann Hayward on: 0459 162 708
You will need to supply:
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Natural fabrics, some silk will be available to purchase at
$10 per metre
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Threads – white crochet cotton (cebelia 20); ball of white
twine; elastic bands
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Needles – darning needles (equivalent of birch sizes 1-5
ideal); straw needles size 8 or finer
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Coloured tailor’s chalk
* notebook and pen if desired
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Protective rubber gloves *
old towel * marbles or a variety of beads
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Scissors for fabric and a quick-unpick
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Protective clothes – the dye is permanent
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Your lunch * water bottle
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Artworks from previous and current workshops held at Gallery F
are now on display in the entry exhibition space |
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| Samples of work from participants in the Shibori dyeing workshop with Ann Hayward |
TIP: Op shops are great sources of white cotton tops just waiting to be
given new life.
