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Join us for Indigo Dip Dyeing with Kilikina.
Indigo dip dyeing is a traditional Japanese time honored tradition. Cotton material needs to be dipped, then oxidized many times (10) in order to achieve a deep, dark blue indigo color. Japanese shibori techniques such as arashi, itajime, kumo, nui and kanoko will be introduced.
Participants are encouraged to use provided videos and diagrams to prepare at least 2 items to dip re coming to class, especially if there is a lot of hand stitching to be done.
Students may bring up to 5 items to dye (100% cotton recommended). Ideas for items to dye: t-shirts, dishcloths, baby onesies, bucket hats, pillowcases and dog bandanas.
Students will place dyed items in ziploc bags. For best results items should cure for 24 hours then be rinsed, washed and dried at home.
An additional $50 supply fee will be due to the instructor at the beginning of class.
Supply fee includes:
- Dyes, chemicals and use of all tools and supplies
- Latex gloves
- 2 flour sack dishcloths
- 1 white short sleeved shirt (small size only)
All experience levels are welcome. No previous dye or textile background is necessary.
Note: Thorough rinsing, washing and drying of the fabrics will be done at home.
What to bring:
- Up to 5 white 100% cotton shirts or other items to dye. Please do not bring sweatshirts and sheets, they take up too much dye.
- $50 supply fee (cash or credit)
- Waterproof apron or apron (optional)
- Gallon sized ziploc bags for each of the items you plan to dye
- Up to elbow dishwashing gloves. These gloves will only be used for dying and not be used for other purposes afterwards.
- Beverages and snacks
- Disposable old towels, t-shirts or rags.
**Wear any clothes that you wouldn't mind getting a tiny colored splash on, and old comfortable shoes. It’s best to leave jewelry such as rings and bracelets at home.
About the Instructor:
Art educator, and creator of apparel company, I Love Tie Dye Hawaii, Kilikina is a passionate artist. She started experimenting with tie dye and Japanese shibori techniques in 2018 as a color theory lesson for her high school art students. She loves how making and wearing tie dye apparel makes people happy!
Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui members receive a discounted class fee. If you are interested in becoming a member please click HERE.
This class is open to adults, and minors ages 12-17 when accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are interested in taking the class with your child, please register online and add your child as a guest. Those registering for a Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui class may add one guest based on availability.
We require a minimum of three participants for each class. A full refund will be issued to those registered, if class is cancelled by Hawaiʻi Handweavers’ Hui. Refunds for class registration cancellation by participant will be issued in full only if the cancellation is made more than 14 days before the class begins.
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"How do I get to Studio C? Studio C is downstairs opposite the shop on the ground floor. Please note that this class will not be held in the Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui studio located on the second floor."
For more information contact: classes@hawaiihandweavers.org
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