Northwind Art

In this weekend workshop, you get to learn and experiment with a wide range of shibori dyeing techniques. Teaching artist Kristine Berg is your guide as you explore this centuries-old Japanese art of dyeing cotton, silk, linen, rayon, velvet — even T-shirts and lightweight garments.

Shibori is a general term for numerous methods of resist dyeing to create fascinating and unique designs. In these two sessions you will learn to compress fabric around a tube; fold and print with blocks and shapes; use stitching to create patterns and delicate designs; and experiment with a variety of techniques that may inspire you to try them out with alternative dyes and garments.

SUPPLY INFORMATION

Silk and dye will be provided.

Students should bring:

• A white 100% cotton sheet, or 3 yards of white medium weight cotton. You may bring other fabrics as well. You'll also receive your own silk scarf to use with your favorite technique as a special memento;
• Scissors;
• White Gutermann all-purpose thread;
• Sharp sewing needles with large eyes;
• Masking tape;
• PVC tube: at least 4” wide, at least 12” long; can be longer and wider. These are often available as an off-cut at the hardware store.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Kristine Berg's career spans 50 years working as an artisan in theater, film, television and commercial work. She has a diverse set of skills including making armor, millinery, metalworking, sculpting, moldmaking, upholstery, felting, weaving, mosaics, shibori dyeing, printing, leatherwork and novelty costume making. Kristine taught this workshop most recently in London for Selvedge Magazine’s London Textile Month. She has also taught at BARN on Bainbridge Island, WildCraft Studios in Portland, OR, Newport Visual Arts in Newport, OR,and Wildling Cooperative Arts in Eugene, OR. 

Artist website: Kristine Berg, @kakajam