Carol Anne Grotrian
SHIBORI SAMPLER WORKSHOP: SUPPLY LIST

Fabric:
2 yds of washed, dried, untreated, 44-45 “ wide 100% cotton, cut in the following manner:

1. cut 9” (1/4 yard) strips across the fabric’s width (you’ll get 7 for sure, the 8th may be a bit smaller if prewashing shrank the 2 yards)
2. cut 2 of these strips into 9” squares = 8 - 9”squares + 2 smaller leftovers
3. cut 4 of these strips in half = 8 - 9” x 22” rectangles
4. bring the remaining 2 strips with the smaller leftover squares to class for experimenting

linen or silk, additional cotton: a small amount of each for experimenting (optional)

Thread: Button & Carpet, Craft or Upholstery Thread (stronger than regular sewing thread)
Waxed dental floss, any flavor
Sewing needles (large enough for above thread), thimble if you use one
Embroidery-sized scissors (not your best) or thread snips
Seam ripper (optional)

A 12 inch ruler
A pencil
Small spray bottle
Twine or medium to heavy weight crochet thread (leftovers okay)
Masking tape

Clothespins (10-12, plastic or wooden, the ones with moving parts) or large paper clips
A few rubber bands (especially small ones, eg. for braces)
A few pebbles, beans or marbles

A trash bag (to cover the table)
A few plastic storage bags (to transport damp fabric)
An old towel
Rubber Gloves (a la Playtex)
Surgical weight rubber gloves
Wear old clothes

Any shibori or tie dye samples you may have
A sample of your work or a project to share

I’ll supply the pvc pipes if the workshop is within driving distance of Cambridge; otherwise it’s optional for students to bring: PVC pipe, 24 inches long, 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter (if leftover from plumbing project, outside surface needs to be smooth).

NOTE: there will be a materials fee of $5 - $7. If you have any questions, please contact instructor at info@carolannegrotrian.com.

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