The Icononic Japanese Tenugui; a note by Hiroshi Murase (Chairman and Design Lead – Suzusan)
Mr. Hiroshi Murase (Chairman and Design Lead, Suzusan) sent us an interesting note about the tenugui cotton he’s planning to use in his upcoming workshop at the Jinze Art Centre, … Continue reading
SFS Shop: Artisanal 3D samples and shibori tools, now available!
We’re pleased to offer a range of te-kumo shibori samples tied by the master Arimatsu artisan Mrs. Tomeko Honma (aged over 90) at the Slow Fiber Studios shop. Te-kumo shibori is … Continue reading
Recommended Reading: Imprints on Cloth
Imprints on Cloth is a beautiful book that pays tribute to the rich textile traditions of the vibrant Miao people. Tucked away in the serene mountainous province of Guizhou (southwest … Continue reading
Save the Date: Mary Jaeger at The American Craft Show, San Francisco
Where: Festival Pavilion, Forth Mason Center, San Francisco Date: Jul 31- Aug 2 Timing: Friday 10 AM-8 PM | Saturday 10AM-6 PM | Sunday 11 AM-5 PM Admission: $14 one-day pass on site ( … Continue reading
Boro Workshop at Richmond
Last Saturday saw the conclusion of Yoshiko Wada‘s Boro workshops at the Richmond Art Center, where 20 eager participants had the unique opportunity to learn the history of boro, practice … Continue reading
Workshop: Mo Kelman – Shibori and Sculpture
Workshop: 7 Bamboo Scarves: Shibori and Painting Date: May 23 – 25, 2015 Location: Snow Farm, Williamsburg, MA Make 7 beautiful hand-dyed bamboo scarves in this three day immersive workshop! Start … Continue reading
Barbara Shapiro to Represent Craft of Textiles at De Young Museum
This May, WSN Member Barbara Shapiro will be representing the Craft of Textiles in The Artists Speak about Contemporary Craft, an illustrated lecture and panel discussion of the 5 media represented … Continue reading
This Month! Hangzhou Triennial of Fiber Art
Celebrating the rich history of silk, in one of China’s most beautiful cities, the Hangzhou Triennial of Fiber Art will be conducted September 20th until the 26th, with events, lectures, … Continue reading
WSN UK: Michelle Griffiths Workshops at Resist Gallery
WSN Member and UK Representative Michelle Griffiths will be teaching workshops all summer at Resist Gallery in Llantrisant, UK. If you live in the area, there are plenty of classes to … Continue reading
Norfolk, UK: Indigo Shibori with Jane Callender
Indigo Shibori Weekend Workshop – Working shibori with indigo and some indigo discharge techniques – also their 3 dimensional equivalents. August 19th – 23rd Summer School – Indigo in combination with a … Continue reading
Gallery Show: Resisting Blue ( Paddington, New South Wales)
“Her work reveals a passion for pattern manifest through shibori techniques, and as a stitch specialist her focus has been on motif construction and pattern rhythms.” This month, WSN Member … Continue reading
Upcoming Shibori Classes (NY, NY)
Get a little boost of creativity this month! Check out these upcoming shibori classes taught by Shabd Simon-Alexander (of the eponymous clothing label Shabd) at the Textile Arts Center in Brooklyn … Continue reading
