DIYWorkshopThe Mills / CHAT

BUAISOU Indigo Dye Experiential WorkshopCentre for Heritage, Arts and Textile

2022-11-19 , 11-26 , 12-03 ( 10:00 AM ~ 12:00 NN )
2023-02-04 ( 11:00 AM ~ 1:00 PM , 3:00 PM ~ 5:00 PM )
HKD 600
Overview

This 2-hour workshop offers participants the experience of dyeing with Japanese traditional natural indigo dye.

In this workshop, participants will learn to make beautiful patterns using resist dye techniques and try their hands at traditional Japanese methods using BUAISOU’s special indigo vat! It’s an opportunity not to be missed!

Tutor: CHAT Textile Programmes Team

Experience level: Suitable for participants aged 14 or above.

Materials needed: All materials will be provided, including ONE handkerchief to dye per participant

Techniques:

Katazome: Rice paste resist (19.11.2022 & 03.12.2022)

Itajime shibori: Wood clamp resist OR Shibori: Rope resist (26.11.2022)
Participants can decide between using the wood clamp resist or shibori rope resist technique on the day of the workshop.

Language: Cantonese and English

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