AMKE CLASS // Japanese Shibori Dyeing

$45.00

Location: Anime Milwaukee 2025 - Baird Center, North Hall N1 Level, N108C Workshop Room

Date: Sunday, March 9th 2025

Time: 12 pm - 1:30 pm CST

Class Length: 1.5 hours

Attendees in this course will learn about the history and practice of shibori, a traditional Japanese tie dye technique. Each student will work in pairs to practice multiple indigo dye applications to create various patterns, and the class will conclude with each student using the design of their choice to create a take-home shibori dyed scarf.

In this workshop you'll learn:

The history of shibori dye techniques in ancient and modern Japan
The history of indigo dye and why it's used in shibori
How to twist, wring, shape, and modify fabric to achieve different dye patterns
Proper precautions and safety measures when working with dye

Prerequisite Skills:

None, beginner friendly

About the Instructor:

Madison May, the head pattern maker at CUT/SEW, founded the company in 2016. With over fifteen years of experience in the costume and fashion industry, Madison has provided patterns to both broadway & off-broadway productions, major US theme parks, international cruise lines, and television. Cosplay has been a hobby of hers since 2005 and she also is active in the cosplay photography community under the moniker of Final-Egirl.

The Nitty Gritty:

To participate in this class you must be at least 16 years of age
Anyone under 16 years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian and a liability waiver must be signed
Space is limited and all tickets are first come first serve
Purchasing a ticket reserves one (1) seat at this class. For multiple tickets, please add more than one ticket to your cart
All tickets are final sale. In the event of a no-show, no refunds will be available
Tickets will be delivered digitally to the email address provided at checkout. This digital ticket will be needed to enter the event.
All classes start promptly at the time they're scheduled for. In the event of tardiness, you may miss certain aspects of the class and may not be able to complete the scheduled project in full