SCARF Shibori Workshop at Strathnairn

World Shibori Network artists, Barbara Schey and Joan James will be giving a 2 day workshop in shibori techniques on 12^th and 13^th March, 2011, at the Village Hall, Strathnairn Homestead. Both Barbara and Joan have exhibited their work in exhibitions overseas and have taught extensively throughout Australia. 

Barbara will work with DISAPPEARING SHIBORI!  on Saturday 12^th March, 9.30 – 4.00

This workshop will involve discharge or colour removal on silk and cotton in new and innovative ways using techniques Barbara learned in Japan.  Degumming of silk and meltoff of lame will also be included if time permits.  Barbara has been teaching this workshop for some time now and it is very popular.  Students need to bring pure silk in a dark colour, also pure cotton in a dark colour.   Barbara gets good results from pure cotton (black) voile available from Spotlight (makes great sarongs!).  For the silk discharge, she recommends black silk georgette.  Silk organza is needed for the degum and small amount of lame for meltoff

On Sunday 13^th March, 9.30 – 4.00 Joan will cover SHIBORI and INDIGO dyeing on silk and cotton, and shibori techniques on synthetic fabrics.  Joan will cover the making and upkeep of the indigo vat and will introduce a ‘fruit indigo vat’, which Yoshiko used while teaching recently in Australia.  The use of the steamer for setting the fabrics will be discussed. 

Students need to bring pure silk and well washed cotton (it may be coloured, but not dark navy or black) and some sheer polyester fabric.  Fine wool may also be used.

Cost of workshop:  $250 for the two days. 

To book your place, please contact Joan on durleyjj@bigpond.net.au.   A requirement list will be sent out when a deposit of $20 is received.