EXPERIENCE SHIBORI
Unlock your creativity with Shibori
Shibori Workshop & Gallery is the place to discover your creativity, expand your mind with the infinite possibilities of making patterns and be fascinated by stunning effects and simplicity of dyeing with indigo.
Workshops join people, whether you come alone or in a group you will meet like-minded people and add to the energy that comes from a creative gathering.
Workshops
Bring your friends or come and make new ones.
There’s no better way to spend a day, join the community and share the love of making things beautiful!
A great idea for team building, hens nights, birthdays and more! Guests are welcome to bring drinks and nibbles.
Creative Shibori Workshop
Have fun learning the art of shibori
Shibori Workshop And Gallery is the place to discover your unfound creativity! Expand your mind with the infinite possibilities of making patterns and be fascinated by the stunning effects and simplicity of dyeing with indigo.
Duration:
3 hours
Class size:
1 to 10 (public classes)
6 to 29 (private classes)
More details
Workshops join people, whether you come alone or in a group you will meet like-minded people and add to the energy that comes from a creative gathering.
What you’ll learn:
- How to make an indigo dye vat
The wonders of Indigo and fun that comes with it - To unlock your creativity
- Several traditional Japanese shibori techniques and modern variations on each
Our shibori studio is equipped with:
- Large workbenches
- Five washbasins
- Drying lines
- Tools and equipment for dyeing
- And is accessible to all!
Knowledge required:
Beginners welcome!
What you’ll get:
Cotton fabric to experiment with. Try all the techniques and ogle over the magic that is created with indigo.
A white silk scarf to dye with your favourite pattern.
What to bring:
- Wear closed in shoes, non-precious clothes and an apron (a splash of blue should never be sad)
- Old plastic shopping bags to take home wet pieces
- Anything you want to dye (the more the merrier!)
- A smock or apron (just in case)
- Your imagination!
Suitable for
This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea or hens party.
Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 8 years old).
An adult must accompany any attending kids. The adult may observe at the class for free.
Shibori Dyeing Workshop: Studio Play Time
Bring along a dyeing project and dye your heart out!
Shibori play time is for experienced dyers only.
Develop your creative talents and spend some time discovering your unique artistic style in this Shibori dyeing studio in Sydney.
Bring along your project and work at your own pace.
SHIBORI is hosting playtime for experienced dyers who want to come and use the indigo vat, equipment, sinks, and studio to start or finish their dyeing projects.
Times are flexible and we will work to accommodate your needs!
Duration:
Untimed, during 1 day of open studio time
Class size:
1 person
More details
Knowledge required
Previous workshoppers only. Unassisted dyeing time.
What you’ll get
Free rein of our dye studio and use of all equipment and dye!
What to bring
Whatever you are hoping to dye!
Suitable for
Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 15 years old).
An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.
Shibori Dyeing Workshop
Have fun learning the art of shibori
If you love puzzles and problem solving, then this shibori dyeing class is for you!
Twist your mind around the unlimited options of geometric pattern design and be surprised by the amazing results of dyeing with indigo.
In this hands-on class, you will learn how to make indigo dye art, all under the guidance of an experienced teacher.
They will take you through the itajime shibori technique, where you will fold fabric into a grid of repeating geometric shapes.
Duration:
3 hours
Class size:
6 to 20 guests
More details
You will learn how to:
- Fold variations that create complex repeats
- Use a variety of different shapes to make diverse patterns
- Mixing dye colours
- Overlaying two colours and moving resists to make a three colour design
At the end of this class, you can take home your indigo dyed clothes, as well as some newfound artistic skills!
Knowledge required
Beginners welcome!
What you’ll get
- Cotton fabric to sample
- Guidance by an expert
What to bring
- Please bring cotton, linen or hemp fabric or items from home to dye or upcycle. Items up to 60cm in size
- Wear comfortable clothing, an apron and enclosed shoes
Suitable for
This class is great for a hens party.
Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).
Adult accompaniment is not required.