Show off the unique beauty of mushroom dyes with your own handcrafted designs! We'll learn some simple stitch resist (nui-shibori) methods to create personalized patterns, and dye our handiwork in a dyepot made from commonly available mushrooms. We'll also explore traditional Japanese fold and clamp (itajime) resist techniques to pattern and dye a fabulous scarf you can wear home! Your friends will be so jealous of your one-of-a-kind accessories. Beginners are welcome.

Materials Fee:$20 includes all materials

Judilee Fitzhugh is a textile artisan who specializes in natural plant dyes and couture sewing. A tour of duty in Japan with the U.S. Navy led to a profound Japanese influence and a lifelong affection for indigo and plant fibers. She gained her Certificate in Craft at the Oregon College of Art and Craft in 2002, and taught in the BFA and Studio School programs until the school’s closure in 2019. Her finely crafted work combines natural objects with vintage fabric remnants, hand weaving, and surface design to portray a single moment in history.
www.judileefitzhugh.com