Create your own unique indigo fabric and clothing at the upcoming AAA Shibori workshop Saturday, June 21.
Open to members only
Shibori is the Japanese traditional art of fabric manipulating and dying with indigo to create stunning patterns on white cloth. The earliest known example of cloth dyed with a shibori technique dates from the 8th century.
An AAA founder and local artist, Peggy Reichard will guide you through the processes of (1) pole wrapping (arashi), (2) wrapping over found objects such as small stones (kumo) and (3) board clamping (itajime).
Participants should bring their own lunch and three to five items to be dyed. Fabric must be white and of 100% natural fiber – cotton, silk or linen. Rayon is semi-synthetic and will also work.
Ready-made clothing, napkins, pillowcases, and sheets to be cut are good examples. Thrift stores are a good resource.
Check out Dharma Trading Company at www.dharmatrading.com for an impressive array of stylish clothing blanks such as dresses, skirts, pants, children’s clothing, and scarves.
Workshop Open to AAA members only
Maximum Enrollment: 10
Materials Fee: $25
Registration closes May 31, 2025
Location: 830 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek, MD 20607
Hours: 10 am-2 pm
Rain Date: July 5