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Jane DeGroff

Jane DeGroff

Introduction to Shibori

Shibori is a manual resist dyeing technique that involves manipulating cloth by stitching, folding, bunching, and compressing. Through this manipulation and compression, a resist is created, and an infinite number of patterns is possible. In this workshop students will be introduced to nui (stitch), itajime (clamp), arashi (pole wrapping), and ne-maki (binding) shibori. We will use pre-reduced indigo and botanical dyes on natural fibers such as cotton and silk.

Studio Fee: $75

Biography

Jane Roberts DeGroff is a textile artist based in Spring City Utah. She studied art at Brigham Young University where she received a BFA in printmaking. Jane was born and raised in western Wyoming and has always loved art and working with fabric. She eventually discovered the art of shibori and has spent the last decade mastering her skills. Jane enjoys harvesting local plants to use for her dyes. Jane has extensive public school teaching experience and has taught shibori workshops for numerous universities and arts organizations throughout the state. She currently teaches community education courses at Utah Valley University. Her work was recently featured in the Springville Museum of Art’s 48th Annual Quilt Show and 36th annual Spiritual and Religious Art of Utah exhibition.