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Design and dye your own one-of-a-kind silk scarf in this immersive, hands-on workshop exploring traditional Japanese shibori resist techniques and natural plant-based dyes. Guided by textile artist Omar Zayed, participants will learn foundational folding, binding, and stitched resist methods used to create intricate pattern and texture on silk.
The session begins with a brief introduction to the history of shibori and its contemporary applications. Participants will be introduced to techniques such as itajime (fold and clamp), binding methods, and Nui shibori (stitched), where hand-stitching is used to gather and resist the dye, creating linear and organic surface patterns.
Each participant will design and bind their own pre-mordanted silk scarf before immersing it into a prepared natural dye bath. As the dye develops, the group will discuss the fundamentals of natural dyeing, including fibre properties, mordanting, and sustainable textile practices.
The workshop concludes with the unwrapping reveal—each participant leaves with a finished, wearable silk scarf and the foundational knowledge to continue experimenting with resist dye techniques at home.
Please note: registration closes 48 hours before a workshop begins.
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Registration closes 48 hours before a workshop begins.
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Toronto, ON
Frequently Asked Questions
You must purchase a ticket through our website.
No, unfortunately we do not.
For any groups of 8 or smaller, please email craft@harbourfrontcentre.com as we may be able to accommodate you.
Unfortunately, we cannot make exceptions to this rule for safety reasons.
Yes, any cancellations 5+ business days away from the start date of when your workshop begins is eligible for a refund.
Our studios are dedicated to our full-time Artists-in-Residence program; no studio access is allowed outside of the residency. The only exception is participants taking classes, who may only remain in the studio during actual class time.
You must apply for the program, follow the guidelines and meet the criteria required of applicants. This information can be found on our website (Residency Program Information) page. Applications open once a year in January and close in March.
The Craft & Design studios are 18+ only. However, we do have a craft-focused program through our School Visits department that specializes in that. For more information, you can visit the School Visits page on our website.
Once a year, at the end of March.