Katagami

Rachele Dickie will introduce you to Katagami and Katazome, Japanese techniques of hand cutting stencils and applying a resist before dyeing with indigo. This technique was developed to apply repeat patterns to lengths of kimono cloth.

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Over the first two days, you will look at Japanese designs before planning and drafting your own onto specialised stencil paper. You will cut your stencil with precision, then apply rice-based paste to your cloth, leaving areas undyed.

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Repeatedly dipping your cloth into indigo will build a depth of colour. You may also choose to use commercial stencils and explore layered designs and double-sided fabrics, building a varied collection of patterned cloth.

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On the third day there is option to make indigo paste, adding further layers to your Katazome samples through screen printing or choose to continue to extend your Katagami skills.

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday​

13-15 August 2027

Or join Rachele to learn

about eco-printing with plants

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£395

plus £30 for materials​

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Tea, coffee and simple lunch included in your course price 
 

We also offer accommodation & evening meals

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This course is aimed at adults, aged 18yrs + and is suitable for beginners to those with experience

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Please be sure to read terms & conditions before you book

Rachele Dickie is a textile artist, passionate about print and inspired by nature. She became interested in natural dyeing and Japanese textiles whilst studying for a textiles HND making a traditional kimono and researching Japanese crafts.

Exploring indigo dyeing with resist, she came across Katagami when looking for a better resist recipe and was hooked by the intricate designs that could be achieved with the Japanese paste. It fitted well with her love of pattern and she enjoys the mindfulness of the detailed, precise cutting required for preparing stencils, not to mention the beautiful rich blues that can be achieved with the indigo dye. Rachele recently took a trip to Japan visiting various arts and crafts museums and completed a workshop with a Japanese master craftsman.