Shibori: Creating Unique Fabrics

DATES: SATURDAY, JULY 11 & SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026
TIME: 12:00PM – 4:00PM PDT
LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced
AGE GROUP: Adult (ages 18+), Youth (ages 15-17)
LOCATION: Building 324, Fort Worden, Port Townsend. 

DESCRIPTION
In this weekend workshop, you get to learn and experiment with a wide range of shibori dyeing techniques. Teaching artist Kristine Berg is your guide as you explore this centuries-old Japanese art of dyeing cotton, silk, linen, rayon, velvet —  even T-shirts and lightweight garments. 

Shibori is a general term for numerous methods of resist dyeing to create fascinating and unique designs. In these two sessions you will learn to compress fabric around a tube; fold and print with blocks and shapes; use stitching to create patterns and delicate designs; and experiment with a variety of techniques that may inspire you to try them out with alternative dyes and garments. 

SUPPLY INFORMATION
Silk and dye will be provided.

Students should bring: 

• A white 100% cotton sheet, or 3 yards of white medium weight cotton. You may bring other fabrics as well. You'll also receive your own silk scarf to use with your favorite technique as a special memento; 
  
• Scissors;
• White Gutermann all-purpose thread;
• Sharp sewing needles with large eyes;
• Masking tape;
• PVC tube: at least 4” wide, at least 12” long; can be longer and wider. These are often available as an off-cut at the hardware store. 

COURSE DETAILS
After registration, course details are available via the Northwind Art School learning portal. Learn more

ABOUT KRISTINE
Kristine Berg's career spans 50 years working as an artisan in theater, film, television and commercial work. She has a diverse set of skills including making armor, millinery, metalworking, sculpting, moldmaking, upholstery, felting, weaving, mosaics, shibori dyeing, printing, leatherwork and novelty costume making. Kristine taught this workshop most recently in London for Selvedge Magazine’s London Textile Month. She has also taught at BARN on Bainbridge Island, WildCraft Studios in Portland, OR, Newport Visual Arts in Newport, OR,and Wildling Cooperative Arts in Eugene, OR. 

Artist website: Kristine Berg, @kakajam

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DISCOUNTS
This course is eligible for a 10% member discount at the Supporter level and beyond. Get a membership today!

Don's Pharmacy and Art Toolkit in Port Townsend offer Northwind Art School students a 10% discount on art supplies.

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CANCELLATION POLICY
If Northwind Art has to cancel a course for any reason, all enrolled students will be notified and receive a 100% refund.

Students withdrawing from a course at least seven days prior to the first day of class will receive a 90% refund.

Students withdrawing fewer than seven days from the first day of class are not eligible for a refund—except for illness or injury, in which case students are eligible to receive a 40% refund.

Please note that 10% of every course’s registration fee is considered a non-refundable deposit to cover administrative overhead. All refunds will be applied to the same credit card that was used for enrollment. No credits or transfers will be granted.

Please email admin@northwindart.org if you wish to withdraw or for more information.