Katazome Workshop

Japanese fabrics have been made for centuries using intricate paper stencils and a resist paste made of rice flour. Authentic Japanese fabrics using this technique are very expensive and almost unobtainable in this country. You will learn how to make these lovely fabrics yourselves. On the first day we will carve two stencils from Japanese paper and apply silk mesh to strengthen them. While the stencil is drying, we will make the resist paste. I will also have stencil paste I have purchased from Japan.

For this workshop, we will be using supplies imported or brought back with me from Japan. I will teach the traditional methods and then we will discuss contemporary print techniques.

There is a $40 materials fee/student (payable to suzanne). A kit will be provided with stencil-making equipment and fabrics. All dyes, pasting mats, use of Japanese brushes, etc. will be provided.

Extra persimmon paper will be available for purchase

 Student Supplies: to bring to class
-rubber gloves and apron or old clothes
-a 3″ stack of old newspaper/ newsprint paper
-a #11 Exacto knife handle- extra blades
- 2 sheets of corrugated plastic signboard

You will be given 4 pieces of traditional 14” wide Cotton/ Linen in your sample package, plus materials to cut 2 stencils. I will also have fabrics available

If you wish to bring 1 moderate cotton/ linen shirt that is fine,  you may also bring additional cotton or linen, I will give directions for making a traditional Noren from your fabric. Noren is typically 79" in length and width of the doorway yu will be covering.

Silk scarves can be a bit tricky for beginners, but you may try. Bring in 14” width- we will be using shinshi for dying and they are created for traditional Japanese width kimono fabrics

Studio opens at 8:30 am, I will have coffee/tea available

Please park in the lot to the Right of the Studio center (there is a plumber/ IBrain)

Lunch: We will make a daily Panera Bread order, Pizza is available 2 doors down (T-Sun) CASH ONLY! There is a water cooler, bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated