SHIBORI TIE DYE

This course is suitable for people with all levels of experience in creative textiles The tutor will combine group demonstrations with one-to-one support, tailoring the activities to suit the individual. On this course, you can expect to keep your mind active, build a sense of purpose and connect with others.

You will learn how to fold, tie and manipulate fabric in a variety of ways to create striking patterns in cotton fabrics. Understand how to make a colourfast indigo dye. Explore the history of this technique and see how variations are used in many cultures throughout the world. Use what you have learnt to create a beautiful scarf or dye a garment - If you would like to do this please bring in a plain, washed cotton item to dye.

The lesson will be classroom based and supported by Google Classroom. This is our virtual learning space which will enhance your learning experience and will be used for resources, assessment, as well as to extend learning and support independent learning.  You will be able to access Google Classroom via your secure leicesterlearns account. So that you can be successful in learning the subject, we do require that you arrive promptly.  You will be asked to contribute to a Learning Plan on which you and the tutor will be able to chart your progress. You will be expected to comment briefly in writing on your learning, and your tutor will give you feedback and suggestions on ways in which you can improve. Extra costs: All basic tie dye equipment will be provided for you to use in this one day session. Please bring a clean (washed and dry) plain white T-shirt with you to the session if you wish to make a Shibori tie dye T-shirt. Please wear old clothes or bring an apron/old shirt as the dyes we use can permanently stain your clothes.

There will be no exams or qualifications, as the course will focus on creative activities. The Tutor will use a combination of group demonstrations and one-to-one support.

If you wish to expand your knowledge further there are a number of structured Art courses that focus on specific techniques that are run at Leicester Adult Education, Bishopdale Learning Hub & local community centres within the city. You can enrol on these courses by contacting our enrolment team on 0116 454 1900. You can access free impartial careers Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) through the careers service at Leicester Adult Education. We are here to help you to make informed choices about your future pathways and support you to progress towards your goals. We can support you with 1-2-1 IAG tailored to your needs, via Google Classroom and through our resources such as Kudos AD© & our Careers Zone. Please telephone 01164541900, contact reception, speak to your tutor, email dkilgariff@leicesterlearns.ac.uk to make an appointment or for further information.