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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