Shibori Indigo Dyeing Workshop: Silk Scarves

Learn how to dye an indigo silk scarf using Shibori dyeing techniques


Charlene O'Brien
Charlene O'Brien
(Artist Retail Collective)
4.8 (13)

2 hours Class size 6 to 12 guests     $65

WA Country
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Craft
Discover the magic of dyeing your very own indigo scarf in this special workshop in Armadale, Perth.
This beginner-friendly workshop will teach you the basic techniques of Japanese Shibori dyeing. Shibori is an ancient dyeing technique using only a rich indigo colour that will make any linen look like a work of art!
During the class, you will learn how to create beautiful, unique patterns in an indigo dye vat by binding, stitching, folding, twisting and compressing, all under the guidance of textile artist Charlene O'Brien.
At the end of the relaxing workshop, you will take home a silk scarf that has been transformed with Shibori indigo dyeing techniques! Plus, you'll have all the skills to continue practising this gorgeous ancient Japanese craft at home.

Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
 
What you'll get
You will receive one silk scarf dyed by you.
 
What to bring
An apron, pen and notebook.
 
Suitable for

This class is great for a hens party.

Location

The Workshop - 93 Morgans Street, Ravensthorpe WA

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Charlene O'Brien
Charlene O'Brien
(Artist Retail Collective)

4.8 (13)

Textile artist and sustainable fashion designer Charlene O'Brien graduated from the London College of Fashion with a higher tec diploma in clothing production in the mid-1980s.
After migrating to Australia from Zimbabwe, she used recycled denim yarns to produce her popular 'eco denim' clothing range which was showcased at the very first Mercedes Fashion Week in Sydney, 1997. Inspired by the need for sustainability in the fashion industry, Charlene pioneered and established the eco-fashion business Tierra Ecologia, and sold her handmade label eco logika Australia-wide.
The early 2000s took her business to Vietnam where the recycled denim yarn was hand crocheted and knitted into a collection of bags, jumpers and cardigans for men and women supporting a cottage industry over there. It was distributed via mail order and local boutiques until the yarn was sold out. She also created a casual wear hemp collection for men and women. using commercial natural dyes for a high volume of sales. The successful business trading Australia-wide came to a halt due to cheap Chinese imports.
Mid 2000s a new direction took her to create a unique handmade and sustainably sourced naturally dyed couture collection which was showcased and sold out to a Parisian Gallerie at the Paris Ethical Fashion Trade Show over a 5-year period.
A finalist for the IE Award on sustainability in the premium and luxury sectors 2015, Spain and currently a member of the International Executive Board of the Global Sustainable Fashion Week, Budapest 2017. Charlene is internationally recognised for creating handmade, environmentally friendly and upcycled couture under her Charlene Vivienne label.
Recently located to Ravensthorpe, Western Australia where she currently lives and works. Her studio is a converted vintage wood den and is now called The Workshop and is home to her creations and teaches sustainable fashion. Ravensthorpe is a historical mining town that has a biosphere of thousands of wildflowers and is famous for the wildflower show in spring.
Maybe book a workshop around this time when flowers are in their glory. A great time to visit.
2025-01-03 15:00:00
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