This workshop session covers the historical and cultural background of quintessential Arimatsu techniques, Miura shibori and Makiage shibori, and their variations. Adaptation and exploration of techniques will be covered in the second session, along with sharing your experiments and samples. Murase-san will demonstrate artisan’s methods of handling traditional tools to help you heighten your ability to create your own … Continue reading →

This event is open ONLY to students of the following workshops: SFS Indigo and Shibori 2021 hybrid. Students of Michel’s indigo workshops: you are encouraged to email in advance any questions you may have regarding making and keeping indigo vat(s) in your home. A Google Form link to post your questions and photos will be … Continue reading →

Join us for our 3rd annual Color Colloquium, hosted by Slow Fiber Studios (SFS) and the University of California Botanical Garden (UCBG) at Berkeley. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the latest perspectives in sustainable natural dye practices. Explore ancient traditions from around the world to unlock the potential of natural colors without mineral mordants. … Continue reading →

This workshop session covers the historical and cultural background of Arimatsu Kanoko shibori techniques, Yokobiki Kanoko, Tsukidashi Kanoko, Rasen shibori and their variations. Adaptation and exploration of techniques will be covered in the second session, along with sharing your experiments and samples. Murase-san will demonstrate artisan’s methods of handling traditional tools to help you heighten … Continue reading →

This workshop session covers the historical and cultural background of Arimatsu Kanoko shibori techniques, Yokobiki Kanoko, Tsukidashi Kanoko, Rasen shibori and their variations. Adaptation and exploration of techniques will be covered in the second session, along with sharing your experiments and samples. Murase-san will demonstrate artisan’s methods of handling traditional tools to help you heighten … Continue reading →

  Learn a revolutionary new method of extracting indigo pigment from dried leaves of Indigofera plants. You can use this easy method in your home studio. No need for access to a field of indigo plants at their time of harvest. Michel will demonstrate the advantages of this fresh dye paste to expand your art … Continue reading →

Learn a revolutionary new method of extracting indigo pigment from dried leaves of Indigofera plants. You can use this easy method in your home studio. No need for access to a field of indigo plants at their time of harvest. Michel will demonstrate the advantages of this fresh dye paste to expand your art practice. … Continue reading →

  Tesuji involves hand-pleating, and the Arimatsu artisans have been ingenious in innovating a variety of ways to create dynamic designs on cotton yukata and kimono. You will be introduced to the history and culture of Arimatsu Tesuji (pleated-resist) and traditional processes and their variations, including Yoroidan (armor stripes), Yanagi (willow), Shinire (rope core), and … Continue reading →

Saturdays, 21 & 28 August, 2021 | 15:00 – 18:00 PST / Next day 7:00 – 10:00 Arimtasu, Japan ZOOM Webinar | Slow Fiber Studios ANNEX | 1825 8th St. Berkeley, CA for fully vaccinated students. Tesuji involves hand-pleating, and the Arimatsu artisans have been ingenious in innovating a variety of ways to create dynamic … Continue reading →

This workshop is for those who love Persicaria tinctoria and for many who grow them. Michel will explore this indigo plant demonstrating a rare method using dried leaves of persicaria to start a dye vat. In addition, he will cover how to obtain indigo pigment/dye from fresh persicaria leaves by water extraction method, and how … Continue reading →

This workshop is for those who love Persicaria tinctoria and for many who grow them. Michel will explore this indigo plant demonstrating a rare method using dried leaves of persicaria to start a dye vat. In addition, he will cover how to obtain indigo pigment/dye from fresh persicaria leaves by water extraction method, and how … Continue reading →

Saturdays,  18 & 25 September, 2021 | 15:00 - 18:00 PST/ Next Day 7:00 - 10:00 Japan ZOOM Webinar | Slow Fiber Studios ANNEX | 1825 8th St. Berkeley, CA Stitching as a way of resisting the dye has been explored by the Japanese artisans to a greater extent than by other peoples. Nui (nuu) … Continue reading →