Discover the Japanese art of Shibori with Indigo Dyeing, creating patterns on fabrics with Mel Bradley and Clodagh Mac Donagh.
Students will learn using techniques such as KUMO (tying and clamping), ARASHI (using poles and string to resist the dye), and ITAJIEME (folding and clamping). Immerse your prepared fabrics in the Indigo dye bath and be amazed as the magic of the dye turns from green to a vivid blue.
The workshop is suitable for beginners and intermediate students.
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Discover the Japanese art of Shibori, a technique that creates patterns on fabrics using methods such as Kumo (tying and clamping), Arashi (using poles to resist dye), and Itajime (folding and clamping). Immerse your fabrics in an Indigo Dye bath and be amazed as the magic of dye turns to a vivid indigo blue.
The workshop is suitable for beginners and intermediate students.
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This Sunday, the 13th of April, longtime Feltmakers Ireland member, artist and educator, Clodagh Mac Donagh will share her travel and textile experiences with feltmaking and indigo dyeing for our Sunday Session. She has traveled to Japan to study dyeing and will bring her fantastic collection of textiles. Additionally, she will demonstrate various techniques of achieving patterns through Shibori methods.
Due to health and safety, our Sunday Session will ~not~ be a hands-on Indigo Dyeing demonstration or workshop, but Clodagh will demonstrate shibori techniques.
Please bring the following items:
10 baby wipes
10 A4 sheets of paper, preferably white/plain (These will be used for demonstration purposes)
some small rubber bands
a few short lengths of strings (different thicknesses)
a few beads or glass pebbles
a ruler
pen or pencil, and a small bag to bring items home.
Note: These items are for demonstrating purposes only, not for dyeing.
Complimentary tea and coffee will be served at this Sunday’s Session. Home-baked goods to share are always welcome! If you can, please bring a travel mug to replace disposable paper cups.
As a member perk for 2025, we no longer charge 5 euros per session. (If you still need to renew your Annual Membership for 2025, you can now pay online here – https://feltmakersireland.com/membership-application/ )
This Sunday’s Session will ~not~ have a Zoom link. We apologise for this, but we will use a projector to share some of Clodagh’s photographs of her projects and travels. There is only so much technology we can juggle during a single session.
As this is the season of coughs and sneezes, we prefer you not to share these. Please do not attend if you may be unwell.We will have a photo-filled recap on the blog in the coming week!
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On April 13th, longtime Feltmakers Ireland member, artist and educator, Clodagh Mac Donagh, will share her travel and textile experiences with Indigo Dyeing for our Sunday Session. She has traveled to Japan to study this subject and will bring her fantastic collection of textiles. She will also demonstrate various techniques of achieving patterns through Shibori methods.
Due to health and safety, our Sunday Session will ~not~ be a hands-on Indigo Dyeing demonstration or workshop, but Clodagh will demonstrate shibori techniques.
Please bring the following items:
10 baby wipes
10 A4 sheets of paper, preferably white/plain (These will be used for demonstration purposes)
some small rubber bands
a few short lengths of strings (different thicknesses)
a few beads or glass pebbles
a ruler
pen or pencil, and a small bag to bring them home again.
Note: these items are for demonstrating purposes only, not for dyeing.
From an Indigo / Shibori Dyeing Workshop in 2024
The photos above are from a workshop taught by Clodagh and Mel Bradley, which was held at Mel Bradley Silks, in the Millmount Craft Quarter, Drogheda, in the Spring of 2024.
Complimentary tea and coffee will be served at this Sunday’s Session. Home-baked goods to share are always welcome! If you can, please bring a travel mug to replace disposable paper cups.
As a member perk for 2025, we will no longer charge 5 euros per session. (If you still need to renew your Annual Membership for 2025, you can now pay online here – https://feltmakersireland.com/membership-application/ )
This Sunday’s Session will ~not~ have a Zoom link. We apologise for this, but we will use a projector to share some of Clodagh’s photographs of her travels. There is only so much technology we can juggle during a single session.
As this is the season of coughs and sneezes, we prefer you not to share these. Please do not attend if you may be unwell.
Here is a fun video from the workshop in Drogheda!
Students are airing the indigo-dyed fabric and having a little dance, too!
Feltmakers Ireland aims to share information about awards, education, events, exhibitions, and opportunities that you will find interesting. Our sharing is neither paid for by nor an endorsement of these individuals or organisations.
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Sign up for an Indigo Dyeing Workshop with tutors (and guild members) Mel Bradley and Clodagh Mac Donagh this Saturday.
Learn the Japanese art of Shibori (creating patterns on fabrics) using techniques such as Kumo (tying and clamping), Arashi (using poles to resist the dye), and Itajime( folding and clamping). Immerse your fabrics in an Indigo Dye bath and be amazed as the magic of dye turns to a vivid indigo blue.
Workshop suitable for beginners and intermediate students.
Feltmakers Ireland aims to share information about awards, education, events, exhibitions, and opportunities that you will find interesting. Our sharing is neither paid for by nor an endorsement of these individuals or organisations.
Contact Us: If you have any concerns about content, please email us at feltmakersie@gmail.com.
Questions: For questions about content, please follow the link to the organisation involved in hosting the event.
Clodagh Mac Donagh will once again be running a Summerschool of CreativeTextile Workshops for small groups, at the Feltmakers Ireland studio in the Phoenix Park.
These workshops are suitable for either beginners or those who
have already had experience of dyeing.
*Please note all workshops cost €40 per day, including some materials, dyes, chemicals but not fabrics.
Proposed dates are : Sat July 13th 10:00am until 16:00
Acid dyeing+ Shibori
Produce a range of vividly coloured fabrics, yarns + fibres using
fabulous acid dyes + shibori techniques.
Sat July 20th 10:00 until 16:00
Batik
Learn how to use a combination of hot wax + dyes to produce stunning designs on fabric. You will use both traditional Indonesian tools + alternative methods to create your designs.
Sat July 27th 10:00 until 16:00
Indigo Magic and Shibori
Using the ancient mystical traditional blue dye + shibori techniques, create your own colour palette of blues, on fabrics, fibres and yarns.
Sat August 3rd 10:00 until 16:00
Silk Painting
Introduction to painting on silk using vivid steam fix dyes to produce personal colourful masterpieces.
To book a place or for more details please contact clodaghmacdonagh@gmail.com
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