INTRODUCTION TO INDIGO with CATHY MOON

After setting up an indigo vat, participants will learn the basics of shibori techniques of Arashi, Bomaki, Itajime, binding and wrapping as will be introduced to basic stitching such as Mokume, Maki-age and Ori-nui. We will also cover Shibori techniques for paper ie Arashi and Itajime (pole wrapping and clamping). Expect to come away from the day  with a large number of samples and feeling confident to set up your own indigo vat at home.

$ 20 materials fee to be paid to the tutor on the first day of the workshop.

BIO Cathy Moon has been exhibiting and teaching shibori workshops for the past few decades. She obtained her Bachelor of Education from the University of New England, Diploma of Textiles and Design from Newcastle CAE and her Fabric Printing and Design Certificate from Armidale TAFE. She has taught Textiles at High Schools and TAFE’s. Her formal studies in Textiles led to an in-depth study of fabrics, dyes and shibori techniques. In 2018 she attended the World Shibori Symposium in Japan to learn shibori techniques from Shibori Masters. Cathy has taught extensively throughout Australia and in Scotland. Her work has been exhibited at The World Shibori Symposiums in Paris and Hong Kong and has been purchased by galleries, private collectors and has also appeared in major publications.

Please note: entry to the workshop is down the driveway to the left of the building.

Refund Policy​To assist in the management of this workshop a cancellation process is essential. Your cancellation must be emailed to:  info@swmakers.com.auCancellations to up until 6 weeks before the workshop – refund 80% of workshop fee paid. Cancellations after that date 50% refund.Glyph Gallery & Creative Space reserves the right to cancel a workshop if the minimum class enrolment is not reached 2 weeks before the workshop is due to commence. If a workshop is cancelled, participants will be offered a full refund if preferred or a full refund