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Workshops Shibori For Texture Shibori For Pattern Workshops For Small Groups Research/Study Days Workshops For Schools Shibori For Texture 1 day workshop Throughout the day students will have the opportunity to produce a series of experimental samples exploring a variety of ways to heat-set and manipulate fabric. This will be achieved through the use of shibori wrapping and stitching - encompassing both traditional and modern techniques. Students will have the opportunity to colour some of their samples with silk paints as well as oil paint sticks, highlighting the relief patterns created by the fabric manipulation. Stitching and binding methods will be demonstrated throughout the day. Basic materials and equipment are supplied but students are also required to provide:- • Sewing needles • small embroidery scissors • strong white or cream cotton and polyester thread • rubber gloves • apron/overall • newspaper • small paintbrushes • any small metal/glass/wooden objects which students might like to experiment wrapping into fabric • a variety of natural and synthetic fibre fabrics for wrapping and heat setting (white or cream silk in varying weights will produce excellent painted results; polyester fabrics can be permanently heat set; students may also wish to bring velvets, denim and muslin). 2 or 3 day workshop As for the one day workshop, but leading into personal development through work on an individual theme or project such as a wrap, wall hanging, or cushion cover. Further opportunity for testing wrapping and colouring results with different fabrics and objects will also be given. Students may bring images to inspire them, or choose colours and textures on the day. Basic materials and equipment are supplied but students are also required to provide materials and equipment as listed for the one day workshop with the addition of :- • Several larger pieces of silk or polyester fabric from which your cushion cover or wrap are to be produced - allow for shrinkage. • Sewing machine* with necessary feet (i.e. Hemmer Foot* for edging material for wraps/scarves, Dual Feed Foot/Walking Foot* or Teflon Foot* for sewing 3D shibori fabric to cushion back) as well as any basic feet you may require to use. Suitable machine sewing thread. The sewing machine and feet are not essential as these stages can be completed by hand. The following details apply to the above workshops:-* Silk paints and oil paint sticks in addition to some fabric samples will be supplied at a cost of £ 3.00 per student/per day. A large variety of objects for wrapping may be borrowed during the workshop. Habotai silk, polyester fabrics, and a variety of small objects for wrapping will be available to buy throughout the workshop. The above workshops may be booked in conjunction with Shibori for Pattern, and/or Michelle's lectures. For workshop fees and travel expenses please contact Michelle Griffiths michelle.l.griffiths@gmail.com Shibori for Pattern Course Description This series of workshops will allow students to experiment with shibori techniques in conjunction with indigo. Students will have the opportunity to learn to prepare and use an indigo dye vat. They will then be encouraged to experiment with a variety of traditional and contemporary resist methods including stitch resist, binding, capping, wrapping, and clamping. They will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of natural and synthetic threads and fabrics. Students taking part in longer workshops will have the opportunity to develop larger and/or individual projects. Students will be encouraged to explore and develop their ideas and to respond to the resulting patterns which they have already created. All techniques will be demonstrated in full and will be accompanied with colour notes. Access to Michelle's extensive shibori textile collection and library is made available to the students throughout the course. Basic materials and equipment are supplied but students should also provide:- • Old work clothes and shoes • Plastic apron • Gloves – long ones if possible (several pairs) • Hand stitching kit to include small curved scissors and a variety of needles in different sizes. • Newspaper • Old tights • Buckets (2) • Cat litter trays (at least 2) • Short cylinder or length of drainpipe* • Plastic or wooden clamps• Plastic bags for carrying wet fabrics home – zip lock bags are preferable. • A variety of natural and synthetic fabrics - Some fabric to be pre-scoured ready for dyeing and some to be left in the condition in which it was bought. Instructions on pre-scouring fabric can be provided upon request.• A variety of natural and synthetic thread • Sewing machine (optional) NB Students should ensure that all equipment is marked with their own names. Please note:-* A kit fee of £3.00/day is charged directly to each student. This includes some fabric samples and thread, plus the use of indigo vat in addition to the use of other consumables. Items marked * are provided by the tutor. However, students may wish to provide their own in order to allow them access to this equipment at all times. A wide variety of fabrics and threads will be available for purchase throughout the workshop. Indigo workshops last between 2 - 5 days and may be booked in conjunction with Shibori for Texture courses, and/or Michelle's lectures. For workshop fees and travel expenses please contact Michelle Griffiths michelle.l.griffiths@gmail.com Workshops for small groups Michelle now offers the "Shibori For Texture" workshop for individuals or for small groups of between 3 & 5 people. These workshops are held at her studio/gallery in Model House Craft & Design Centre, Llantrisant where access to Michelle's extensive shibori textile collection and reference library is made available to the students throughout the course. Please contact Michelle directly for further information. 10.00 am - 4.30 pm by prior arrangement only Research/Study Days Research/study days are held at Michelle's studio/gallery in Model House Craft & Design Centre. Access to Michelle's extensive shibori textile collection and reference library is made available throughout the day. Photographs of the shibori collection may be made for personal research uses only. Michelle will be in attendance at the studio where she may be observed working with shibori techniques. She will also be on hand to answer any general queries. Where specific tuition is required arrangements should be made to attend one of the specified workshops. Research/study days cost £15.00 per session Please contact Michelle directly for further information 10.00am - 4.30pm by prior arrangement only Workshops For Schools The World Shibori Network multi-cultural children's shibori T-shirt project currently run by Michelle Griffiths (UK) and Hiroshi Murase (Japan) is being extended in order that individual schools, colleges, youth groups, and families may take part. It is anticipated that work produced by these groups will be exhibited as mass installation in 2008. To date we have had enquiries from many groups not only throughout the UK & Ireland, but also as far-afield as India, Thailand, Uganda, America, and Germany. To register your interest in this project please contact Michelle Griffiths directly michelle.l.griffiths@gmail.com

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