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Join us for Indigo Dip Dyeing with Kilikina.
Learn the process of dip dying using a plant-based, natural blue dye called indigo.
All experience levels are welcome. No previous dye or textile background is necessary.
Japanese shibori folding tying, and clamping techniques will be introduced. Indigo dying is about dipping, then oxidation. The more times you dip an item, the darker the blue color becomes. It can easily take one hour to finish dying one thing. Participants will dye 2 dishcloths (provided) and two shirts.(Participants ay bring 2 shirts to dye).
All dyes, string, disposable gloves, strings, clamps, rubber bands, wood blocks, buckets, containers and racks will be provided.
All dyes, string, disposable gloves, strings, clamps, rubber bands, wood blocks, buckets, containers and racks will be provided.
***Participants must be able to stand for long periods of time (1 hour) and withstand the heat of the outdoor sun.
Note: Thorough rinsing, washing and drying of the fabrics will be done at home.
What to bring:
- $50 supply fee (cash or credit)
- Up to elbow dishwashing gloves. These gloves will only be used for dying and not be used for other purposes afterwards.
- Beverages and snacks
- Ziplock bags and other types of plastic bags to hold your wet items to take home.
- Old, or dark colored clothes that you wouldn't mind getting a splash of blue on
- Two old towels, 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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