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Course Description

Explore the rich tradition of shibori, an ancient Japanese textile art dating back to the eighth century. This dyeing technique involves stitching, binding, folding, twisting and clamping fabric to create one-of-a-kind patterns and textures.

You'll learn about the unique properties and chemistry of indigo, a botanical pigment that can be used to create designs as individual as the clouds in the sky. You'll be introduced to several shibori methods, including arashi, mokume, nui and itajime, by first making small samples to understand the basics. These will serve as reference points as you move on to dye larger pieces.

Next, you’ll stitch cotton and silk scarves, then immerse them in dye baths. You'll finish by opening your stitched scarves to reveal the intricate, unique patterns that make shibori such a captivating and versatile art form.

Prerequisites

Students must be an adult age 18 or older to participate.

Instructors

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Type
Studio
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Oct 31, 2026 to Dec 19, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
18.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $605.00 Click here to get more information
Additional Fee(s)
Material/Lab Fee $40.00 Mandatory
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 21, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 28, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Oct 31, 2026 to Dec 19, 2026
Instructors
Necessary Supplies

Students are responsible for purchasing their own art supplies, equipment, and/or books. For most classes, the cost is under $125 (estimate). A supply list will be available on the course site in Canvas at least 30 days prior to the first day of class. 

Once you have received your enrollment confirmation and logged in to Canvas, navigate to Upcoming Courses on the left-hand side of your dashboard. Supplies will be listed on your course homepage under the supplies heading. Some or all of your course supplies are available at the RISD Store.

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