Instructor: Sarah Gotowka

Friday January 23rd 5 - 8pm, Saturday January 24th and Sunday January 25th 10am - 5pm

Level: Beginner - Intermediate. Must have experience warping a loom! No dyeing experience necessary.

Hands down, Ikat is my ultimate favorite technique - probably because it combines two of the most magical processes on earth - dyeing AND weaving! Known as “matmee” in Thailand and “kasuri” in Japan, “ikat” (an Indonesian word) is a technique of resist dyeing your threads before you dress your loom. The end result is the desired effect of blurred lines, or soft feathery marks.

During this three day weaving-dyeing-extravaganza, you will learn how to resist dye an organic cotton warp using a thiox indigo vat. (Although we love to work with organic fructose vats, they are not as reliable for classes as thiox!) Our first evening together will be spent prepping and taping our warp threads. Saturday morning we will dye with indigo and have the rest of the day to warp our looms. Sunday will be an all out weaving fest! You will leave with a jaw-dropping one-of-a-kind GORGEOUS indigo dyed ikat scarf that you can brag to anyone who asks, “I wove this myself!”

This class is perfect for weavers who want to expand their technical skills, for makers who have dabbled but want to deepen their textile studies, and for those who want to add a meaningful piece to their wardrobe. For people who would like to take this class but have never warped a loom, we are offering our Intro to Weaving class January 3rd and 4th. We also offer private instruction so you can get one-on-one support.

This class will be indoors at our studio, 27 West Main St. Class sizes are limited to 3 students.

*Cancellation Policy:

Luna Fiber Studio unfortunately does not issue refunds. We of course understand that life dishes out unforeseen situations at inopportune times, however our class space is extremely limited and classes usually book up months in advance. When you purchase a class with us, you are reserving your spot with our small business and committing to showing up!

In the case of extreme weather conditions or illness of the instructor, class may be canceled and the fee you paid will turn into Studio Credit, where you will be able to use it towards any other service or product offered at Luna.