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Japanese Textiles: Shibori Techniques

Course code: FC0733A

Course category: Adult Education Saturdays

Course Topic: Art and Photography

End Qualification: College Certificate of Completion

Hours: 10am - 1pm

Start date: 05/11/2011

Course duration: 1 day

Course venue: City College Main Campus

Course aims:
This one day course will explore the traditional Japanese craft called Shibori. This technique is used to decorate fabrics, in particular kimonos. This is often referred to as tie and dye technique.

Intricate and controlled designs can be produced using different methods of tying and stitching fabrics by hand or using the sewing machine (for a more contemporary approach).

By the end of the session you'll have produced a range of samples exploring Shibori techniques.

Course topic: Art and Photography

Course content:
During this one-day session you will have an introductory talk on traditional Japanese textiles and learn different Shibori techniques such as Konoko Shibori, Miura Shibori, Itajime Shibori and Arashi Shibori.

You will need to bring the following materials/equipment with you: an apron or protective outerwear such as a shirt, latex gloves or similar, plus a ball of string, hand sewing needle and strong sewing thread, plastic food bags to put your Shibori samples in, bulldog clips and plastic clothes pegs.

Facilities for students:
You will have access to specialist teaching within a Fashion studio; also the use of sewing machines and basic textile materials.

Awarding Body: City College

Fees for your course: £30

Disclaimer:
Although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, it does not form any part of a contract between City College Brighton and Hove and the student. Courses may be subject to change.

Timetables are subject to change and you should check with your tutor prior to enrolment for the details of your timetable.