Suren Dye is from Japan which includes bleach. That’s why it is good to use commercially dyed materials to dye to a new color. In this workshop I want you to bring warp with commercially dyed yarn so we will prepare shibori where the original colors will remain to dye a new color. It’s more … Continue reading Overdye with Suren Dye
This is a program that I have developed for years depending on the way I learned SAORI designs in Kyoto, Japan in 1997-2000. I adapted using origami paper and washi tape which are easily you can get. I picked several basic patterns from SAORI books and showed how you cut the long banner fabric and … Continue reading Origami Paper Pattern Making [In-person & Zoom]
This is a promotional class for people who are not sure if they should sign up the Basic Course or who would like to enjoy weaving without setting up warp. During this class you will learn the basic weaving technique and a few extra techniques on pre-set warp. Weaving on a SAORI style is simple … Continue reading Trial Class
This is a promotional class for people who are not sure if they should sign up the Basic Course or who would like to enjoy weaving without setting up warp. During this class you will learn the basic weaving technique and a few extra techniques on pre-set warp. Weaving on a SAORI style is simple … Continue reading Trial Class
This is a promotional class for people who are not sure if they should sign up the Basic Course or who would like to enjoy weaving without setting up warp. During this class you will learn the basic weaving technique and a few extra techniques on pre-set warp. Weaving on a SAORI style is simple … Continue reading Trial Class
This is a promotional class for people who are not sure if they should sign up the Basic Course or who would like to enjoy weaving without setting up warp. During this class you will learn the basic weaving technique and a few extra techniques on pre-set warp. Weaving on a SAORI style is simple … Continue reading Trial Class
This is a promotional class for people who are not sure if they should sign up the Basic Course or who would like to enjoy weaving without setting up warp. During this class you will learn the basic weaving technique and a few extra techniques on pre-set warp. Weaving on a SAORI style is simple … Continue reading Trial Class
This workshop is for people who have been woven and sewn garments based on SAORI design books for a while and who want to make their own designs. Based on the request, I will talk about my process of how to look at the woven piece to make a new design for it. There are … Continue reading Mihoko’s Design Process [zoom]
This is a promotional class for people who are not sure if they should sign up the Basic Course or who would like to enjoy weaving without setting up warp. During this class you will learn the basic weaving technique and a few extra techniques on pre-set warp. Weaving on a SAORI style is simple … Continue reading Trial Class
Bring your own warp to paint them with a brush. You may apply as many colors as you like or different shades of color or a combination of them on a warp. You will use MX reactive dye which is good for cotton, rayon, tencel, or bamboo. No experience necessary. You will learn how to … Continue reading Painting Warp
This is a promotional class for people who are not sure if they should sign up the Basic Course or who would like to enjoy weaving without setting up warp. During this class you will learn the basic weaving technique and a few extra techniques on pre-set warp. Weaving on a SAORI style is simple … Continue reading Trial Class
This is a promotional class for people who are not sure if they should sign up the Basic Course or who would like to enjoy weaving without setting up warp. During this class you will learn the basic weaving technique and a few extra techniques on pre-set warp. Weaving on a SAORI style is simple … Continue reading Trial Class
