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New Course
A Day of Shibori and Indigo Fabric Dyeing
- Price:
- £64.00
- Starts:
- 15/06/2024
- Day of week:
- SAT
- Tutor:
- Laura Elford
- Ends:
- 15/06/2024
- Location:
- The Cube (KAE), Folkestone
- Time:
- 10:00 - 15:30
- Duration:
- 1 week
Learn how to create a design using the beautiful art of shibori dyeing. Shibori is a Japanese method of tying and dyeing fabric to create both pattern and texture, taking a flat piece of fabric and manipulating it into sculptural forms. On this course you will investigate a variety of shibori techniques such as stitching, binding, knotting and clamping to create three-dimensional textures on polyester fabrics and beautiful resist-dyed patterns with traditional indigo coloured dyes on cotton fabric and garments.
By the end of the course, students will:
- Explore and familiarise the work of contemporary and traditional crafts people
- Successfully dye up different fabrics using suitable dyes and techniques (ie shirbori/indigo)
- Identify the best fabrics and fibres to use with the different techniques
- Experiment with dye and thread to create individual pieces and creative swatches.
- Produce a final outcome using at least one of these techniques
- Practice safe use of tools at all times in the studio
There is no qualification for this course.
There is limited parking on site, but there is a public car park nearby and on-street parking.
Who is the tutor?
About the Tutor: Laura Elford
Laura Elford is a fashion and textile designer with over 15 years experience in industry with a focus on knitwear, print and sustainable practice. Graduate of Royal College of Art in Womenswear Laura now splits her time between freelance design projects and teaching & lecturing in the Fashion and Textiles discipline.
How will I be taught?
There will be demonstrations, group and individual teaching.
What do I need to bring with me?
Before each lesson, the tutor may send you by email essential lesson information/handouts for you to consult in advance.
What can I do next?
During your course your tutor will offer guidance in your personal progression route,
Courses are designed to progress students to higher levels of the Art. In addition our courses support application to "Access to Degree Foundation courses" leading to Higher Education opportunities.
Kent Adult Education web site offers many courses for students wishing to develop a self employed business. Please speak with your tutor if you have an interest in self employment or an interest in developing career options in this chosen path.
What do I need to join the course
For those who would like to try the beautiful art of shibori dyeing. The class is suitable for beginners, from those who are completely new to the subject, to those with some experience who want to begin to increase their range of techniques and skills. The main focus will be on introducing the technique at beginner level.
Getting to your course
Find us
The Cube (KAE)
Tontine Street
Folkestone
Kent
CT20 1SD
If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22* and quote the Course Code FOL/142978/N/PF.
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