Soft Lines in Color: Shibori & Immersion Dyeing

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

• Please feel free to bring an apron to protect your clothing.

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

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Sacramento Collective for the Textile Arts reserves the right to cancel workshops, change instructors, or make other necessary adjustments to ensure a high-quality experience.

Each workshop has a minimum enrollment requirement. If the minimum enrollment is not reached by the registration deadline, the workshop may be canceled or rescheduled at the Collective's discretion. Registered participants will be notified promptly and offered the option to transfer to a future session or receive a full refund.

Participants may withdraw from a class by submitting a written request:

• 7+ business days before the first class: Full refund minus processing fees.

• Within 7 business days of the first class: 50% refund minus processing fees.

• Within 48 hours of the class start date: No refund.

Membership fees are nonrefundable.