Kentaro Kajimo teaches:
Two Day Workshop: Shibori Indigo Dyeing
Discover the magic of indigo and transform your own textiles in this immersive, hands-on Shibori and Indigo Dyeing Workshop led by Kentaro Kojima, artist, educator, natural dyer, and Lead Dyer at Botanical Colors in Seattle.
With years of experience working with indigo and natural dyes, Kentaro brings a deep knowledge of the craft, its traditions, and the endless possibilities of creating pattern through resist. Throughout the workshop, he will guide you through different Shibori techniques, including folding, binding, stitching, and resist methods, before taking your pieces into the indigo vat.
You'll have the opportunity to experiment, watch your textiles transform through layers of blue, and learn directly from an experienced indigo dyer. Bring your own garments or textile pieces and give them a completely new life through indigo.
When: In-person Workshop at Scarabajo Botanical Studio
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August 29th - 30th 2026
Day 1 – Saturday
🕙 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Day 2 – Sunday
🕙1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 701 3rd Avenue, Seattle, Washington
What you'll learn:
- Traditional and contemporary Shibori resist techniques
- Folding, binding, and stitching methods
- Preparing textiles for indigo dyeing
- Working with an indigo vat
- Building layers of indigo color
- Creating patterns and variations through resist
- Transforming your own garments and textiles with indigo
Instructor: Kentaro Kojima
Location: Scarabajo Botanical Studio, Pioneer Square, Seattle
Skill level: Open to all — beginners welcome
Vibe: Hands-on, experimental, rooted in tradition, and full of indigo blue.
We are truly honored to welcome Kentaro to Scarabajo Botanical Studio and to have the opportunity to learn from his story, his experience, and the knowledge he has gathered through years of working with indigo and natural color.
Come spend time creating with your hands, experimenting with Shibori, and discovering the beautiful unpredictability of natural indigo while giving new life to textiles you already own.
A small selection of Green Tailor natural-fiber blanks will also be available for purchase at the studio, but we highly recommend bringing your own pieces to dye and transform.
Please note: All sales are final and no cancellations or refunds are permitted. However, you're welcome to gift your ticket or transfer your spot to someone else.
