May to August Indigo Class (series)

The indigo season at Itoshiro Clothing Store will begin in April and last for six months. After the long winter, when the weather turns to warm spring, the indigo preparation begins in the workshop.

This year, Ishiteshiro Clothing Store will be holding a class focusing on indigo dyeing, taught by Takaoka Namiho, who is in charge of indigo dyeing.

The course is made up of three sessions over six months, starting with a basic knowledge of indigo and then moving on to dyeing tenugui and handkerchiefs with various patterns.

Over the course of three classes, you will learn in-depth about indigo and various dyeing techniques that cannot be fully conveyed in regular workshops.

We look forward to your participation if you would like to learn more in-depth than in a one-day workshop, if you would like to try patterns in addition to solid dyeing, or if you would like to take up indigo as a hobby.

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[Course Content]
1st: Basic knowledge of indigo dyeing, plain dyeing, step dyeing 2nd: Board-tie tie-dyeing, sew tie-dyeing 3rd: Sew tie-dyeing and thread unraveling, gradation dyeing

*You can take home 1-2 dyed handkerchiefs each time.

[Course fee]
3 sessions: 22,000 yen (materials and text included)
*Maximum of 5 people per session

【schedule】
Each date 13:00～16:00
Classroom A (1st Thursday): May 6th, June 3rd, August 5th
Classroom B (2nd Monday): May 10, June 7, August 9
Classroom C (3rd Saturday): May 15th, June 19th, August 21st

*Please choose your preferred classroom from A to C.

[Extra Edition] "Wood and Washi Dyeing Class"
We will dye wooden key holders and Mino washi paper.
*This is a special class only for those who have taken the indigo dyeing class.

Date: July 10th 13:00-16:00
Capacity: Up to 6 people on a first-come, first-served basis Course fee: 7,000 yen

[Application]
Please apply using this form .
Deadline: April 30

[What to bring and other points to note]

・We will provide all the tools you need for dyeing. Please bring writing utensils and a towel to dry your hands.

・Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

・Your hands will turn blue from the indigo dye. If you don't want your hands to get dyed, please bring rubber gloves. (We recommend gloves with long arms that fit snugly, as they make it easier to handle the fabric.)

・Tuition must be paid in full on the first day of the course (including bonus courses).

・We cannot accept cancellations after the application deadline, but if for any reason you find it difficult to attend the course on the scheduled date, please contact us. We will consider rescheduling your course.