About

This three day workshop will introduce the basic Japanese Shibori technique of creating designs on silk fabric with needle and thread.  You will learn how the simple running stitch can take you to the most intricate of designs.

We will begin by creating multiple samples, then design and stitch two silk scarves.  We will then prepare your pieces for dying and will use colorful hot silk acid dyes on the third day to complete your projects.

Materials: $50. Instructor will provide all materials including silk fabric for samples, hemmed scarves, thread, needles, miscellaneous notions, and dyes 

Students Should Bring: 

• Scissors
•  2”x18” quilters’ ruler 
• notebook
• lunch.
  

Skill Level: Universal.  All skill levels welcome.

Ages: Ages 14+ Welcome.

Bring a bag lunch. We have a refrigerator for people to store their lunches and drinks!

Instructor Bio: Diana Gipson is a fiber artist and teacher whose love of sewing began at an early age.  After raising a family, she returned to college and graduate school, where she was introduced to the Japanese design techniques of shibori stitching, fold and clamp, and pole wrapping.  But hand-stitching on silk immediately became the predominate focus of her fiber art.  She has continued to create shibori wall art and clothing, as well as teach design and hand-dyeing workshops.  Since moving to Port Townsend from Boise, Idaho, where she taught art at Boise State, her shibori work has been shown locally in galleries and exhibitions, and her shibori clothing exhibited in P.T. Wearable Art Shows.  She recently designed and executed shibori-stitched and dyed coordinated vestments for the Episcopal Church in Port Townsend.