Enjoy the magic of indigo dye and learn a traditional handcraft skill from Bai ethnic minority in Southwestern China. During this 2-day workshop, you will learn the cultural background of traditional Chinese soy paste resist indigo textiles called Lan Yin Hua Bu 蓝印花布 with indigo dyeing history.

ABOUT THE COURSE

Indigo dyeing is one of the oldest dyeing methods in the world, with a rich 1000 year history. Indigo textiles are one of the most important fabrics for ethnic minorities in Southwestern China. Stitch resist dyeing, such as Shibori in Japan, Jiaoxie in Chinese and Soy paste resist dyeing, Lan Yin Hua Bu, in Chinese, are two ways of pattern making for indigo textiles.

During this workshop, you will learn both of these techniques. experiment with your own designs, and you will able to dye at least two scarves to bring home at the end of the weekend.

MEET THE TUTOR

Yiran is a member of Bai ethnic minority from Southwestern China, and grew up in an indigo village with her family textile courtyard workshop. She came to study in the UK in 2015 and established YICRAFTS studio in London to share traditional craft techniques.

Yiran is passionate about exploring communication between the East and the West, and her practice has focused on how to combine embroidery and traditional elements from Chinese costumes with Western techniques to explore intercultural connections.

Tutor: Yiran Duan
Date & Time: Sat 13th & Sun 14th July, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Brush Studio, New Brewery Arts

PRICE: 
Residential Option (including 2-night stay)
£380 (£0.00 VAT)

Non-residential Option
£220 (£0.00 VAT)|

Who is this for?
This workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

What you will need:

All materials are provided.

Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty or bring an apron

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.

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Accommodation

You will be staying in our stylish accommodation on site. You will have a room of your own and access to a shared kitchen.

Your booking will include 2 nights, Friday 12th July & Saturday 13th July. An additional night stay on Sunday 14th July is an optional extra, please add this to your booking.


Catering

This weekend residential course will be catered by our new on-site café Blend. Breakfast and Lunch will be served in the café Blend on Saturday and Sunday.

For your evening meal, you will have access to a fully equipped kitchen within your accommodation. Alternatively, we have a number of recommendations for eateries in Cirencester.

If you are attending the 2-day ‘Non-residential Option’ lunch on both days is included in the ticket price, as well as teas, coffees and homemade cake.