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Indigo Shibori Dyeing

Unlock the secrets of Shibori dyeing in this captivating workshop. Discover the ancient Japanese technique of binding and dyeing fabric with indigo to create unique patterns and designs. Immerse yourself in the art of Shibori at Brooklyn Craft Company and let your creativity flow.

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $85
  • 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY
  • 3 hours
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  • Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
  • 3 hours
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What you'll learn in this dye class:

Learn the fascinating art of shibori dyeing! In this workshop, we'll explore shibori from many angles; you'll learn several different shibori techniques and dye a whole bunch of things, from clothing to accessories to home decor.

What is shibori? It's a Japanese dyeing technique that typically involves folding, twisting or bunching cloth and binding it, then dyeing it in indigo. Whatever is used to bind the fabric will resist the dye, resulting in areas of the cloth that take the distinctive blue dye in patterns created by the resistance, and other areas of the cloth that remain white. Shibori is a very vast technique and there are tons of ways to do it (and a truly infinite number of patterns you can create), and in this class you'll get an in-depth look at several of them.

The workshop will begin with a demonstration of basic shibori and an overview of some of the patterns you can create. Then, you'll dye a small swatch of white fabric to try your hand and get a feel for the technique.

Once you start to get the hang of things, you'll put your knowledge to work as you dye 2-3 of your own items.

Price includes dyes and plain fabric for experimenting; students should bring their own items to dye.

Items to dye must be 100% cotton or other natural fiber, white, and should be small- or medium-sized items. Ideal items include button-down shirts, t-shirts, tanks, leggings, white jeans, dish towels, pillow cases, etc. Please do not bring large items like curtains or bed sheets, as we won't have enough space to accommodate large pieces. Old items with stains are ideal, as the stains can be covered with dye!

Shibori dyeing is truly an amazing craft, as every piece you dye is a little bit of a mystery. We promise you'll love the process of folding fabric, dyeing it, then unfolding it to reveal the organic results. Join us for an amazing afternoon of shibori magic!

Please Note:

In accordance with current NYC requirements, all students attending in-person workshops at Brooklyn Craft Company will be required to show proof of at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine upon arrival.

Refund Policy

We do not issue refunds on workshop registrations.

  • If you register for a workshop and later become unable to attend, we will gladly offer a credit if you notify us at least 5 business days before the workshop.
  • We are unable to offer credits of any kind, or honor reschedule requests, with less than 5 business days advance notice.

In fairness to all of our customers, we are unable to make exceptions to our policy, including for reasons of illness or travel. If you are unable to attend a workshop at the last minute, we suggest giving your spot to a friend!

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Thank you for understanding!


Reviews of Classes at Brooklyn Craft Company (557)

(4.7-star rating across 557 reviews)
  • Indigo Shibori Dyeing

    Anonymous review on 6/30/2018
    This was a well-done class wIth good instructor who knew a lot about the subject. I’d definitely do another one at Brooklyn Craft.
  • Indigo Shibori Dyeing

    Anonymous review on 11/6/2017
    Loved this class!!
  • Indigo Shibori Dyeing

    Anonymous review on 6/13/2016
    The instructor was great!! She was very sweet and helpful. But halfway the class a lot of people from a previous Shibori class were invited to join ours and that took time and space away making it a bit uncomfortable.
  • Indigo Shibori Dyeing

    Reviewed by Annie R. on 3/15/2016
    This was such a wonderful class! Carolyn was very knowledgable on the subject and offered many helpful tips and insights. There was plenty of room to spread out and work, and the process was so easy to learn, that I was able to walk away with the confidence to do it on my own. They also sell shibori dye kits there, and I grabbed one of my way out. Highly recommend this class!!
  • Indigo Shibori Dyeing

    Reviewed by Kevin D. on 7/28/2015
    Good fun, good value. Bring lots of articles for dying because you are only limited by your own efficiency!
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Students have positive things to say about the classes at Indigo Shibori Dyeing. They mention that the instructors are knowledgeable and offer helpful tips and insights. The class provides plenty of room to work and the process of learning Shibori dyeing is easy, giving students the confidence to do it on their own. One student was so satisfied with the class that they purchased a Shibori dye kit on their way out. Some students mentioned that the class was a bit crowded, as people from a previous class were invited to join, which made it uncomfortable for some. Overall, students find the classes at Indigo Shibori Dyeing to be well-done, enjoyable, and a good value. Direct quotes: - "Carolyn was very knowledgeable on the subject and offered many helpful tips and insights." - "The process was so easy to learn, that I was able to walk away with the confidence to do it on my own." - "They also sell Shibori dye kits there, and I grabbed one on my way out."

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