Fabric Dyeing

Fabric Dyeing.

Join us for an unforgettable hands-on fabric dyeing workshop led by Sumire Shinjo, a talented textile artist known for her unique fusion of woodblock printing and wax dyeing techniques. With a background in textile design, Sumire creates distinctive works featuring motifs like landscapes, plants, and animals. In this workshop, you’ll have the chance to create your own designs on tenugui towels using Kanazawa-themed stamps under Sumire’s expert guidance.

Meet the Artist: Sumire Shinjo

Sumire was born in Okinawa, and is a graduate of the Musashino Art University Department of Industrial, Interior, and Craft Design, where she studied textile design and first encountered woodblock printing and wax dyeing. Her work combines these techniques for unique, distinctive depictions of motifs like landscapes, plants, and animals. She has worked at the Kanazawa Utatsuyama Kogei Kobo, and is still active in Kanazawa.

Sumire’s Art Works

Details

Location

Central Kanazawa

Workshop Length

1,5 – 2 hours

Fees

Starting at ¥17,000

Notes

Finished results will be sent to the guest’s hotel within a few days after the workshop, so please schedule accordingly.

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