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This workshop will be led by Grey Lux and hosted by the Sacramento Collective of the Textile Arts.
In this hands-on workshop, we work with stitched Shibori techniques and immersion dyeing using natural color. This class is designed for beginners and for anyone who enjoys working with quiet, tactile processes.
You’ll begin by learning a few simple resist structures—small running stitches, guided folds, or a stitched circle—each one accessible and easy to complete within our workshop time. We’ll work on prepared linen squares, using thread to gather and shape the cloth before dyeing.
Once your pieces are stitched and bound, we move to the dye pots: Cochineal for soft roses and vivid berry tones, or Logwood for violets and smoky purples. Each dye has its own character; both offer warmth, depth, and a sense of connection to material. After immersion, we reveal the patterns slowly: unpicking the threads, opening the cloth, and seeing form emerge from color.
All materials are provided, including pre-scoured and pre-mordanted linen, tools, thread, and access to the dye baths. You will leave with 2–3 finished natural-dyed Shibori pieces and the confidence to continue experimenting at home.
This class is ideal for beginners, slow-makers, and anyone curious about natural color and pattern. No sewing or dyeing experience is required—just an interest in working with your hands and exploring color in a thoughtful way.
What You’ll Learn
How to prepare cloth using simple stitched Shibori techniques
How resist works with fold, thread, and tension
The basics of immersion dyeing using botanical color
How Cochineal and Logwood behave differently on linen
How to rinse, finish, and care for naturally dyed fabrics
Materials Provided
Pre-scoured and pre-mordanted linen squares
Needles, thread, templates, and tools
Access to Cochineal and Logwood dye baths
Handouts and pattern references
Leave with
A small collection of naturally dyed Shibori textiles
A deeper understanding of botanical color
Skills to continue dyeing and stitching at home
A quiet, meaningful experience with cloth, thread, and color