Indigo Dyeing Workshops
Regular Group Workshops
Better Than Jam
20 Grattan St., Brooklyn, NY
Subway: 2 min walk from Morgan station on L train
Bring-In Dye Session
$80
Bring own garments and "upcycle" them with in blue!
You get to dye up to 500g (approx. two long sleeve shirts) with shibori patterns. Cotton, linen or silk only (No wool or synthetic material).
Each garment can be dipped twice, which makes the garment in mid-blue. If you wish to make it darker blue, a follow-up session is available for $60.
*Any brand-new items must be soaked in hot water and dried before the class.
*Any canvas items must be boiled in water and dried before the class.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Furoshiki Making
$60
In this class, you will be indigo dyeing one large furoshiki (Japanese wrapping cloth, 90 x 90 cm / 35.43 x 35.43 inches) with basic shibori and itajime techniques, then learn Japanese traditional methods to wrap different shapes including wine bottles, a laptop computers, and yoga mat.
Duration: 2 hours
Shibori Tote Bag Making
$60
Let's make your one-and-only tote bag with shibori dyeing! In this class, you will be dyeing one cotton canvas tote in size size H33.5cm / H62cm including handle / W39.5cm (H13inches / H24 inches including handle / W15 inches).
Duration: 2 hours
Shibori Bandana Making
$45
Shibori (tie-dye) is one of the easiest pattern dying techniques which can be enjoyed by all ages and levels of craft lovers. In this class, you dye a cotton bandana (50 x 50 cm) with shibori and itajime technique.
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
All classes are for any levels. You don't need previous dyeing experience to join the group workshops. Please come wearing something you can get dirty on and show up 10 minutes prior to the class. You may not join the class after 15 minutes.
Alcohol beverages or food (including snacks and pizzas) are not allowed in the class.
Tickets are non-refundable once it is purchased. You may only transfer it to another date or person. In case you cannot make it to the class, please inform us by emailing to 12 hours prior to the class.
Private Workshops
Private Workshops
Plan a private session for birthday party, bachelorette party, kid's summer program or just a fun activity with your friends and family!
All regular group workshops are also available as private session. Please find prices and minimums.
Bring-in Dye Session
Minimum $160 for 2 people.
You can dye up to 1000g in total with shibori pattern.
Two dips per garment.
$0.20 per gram for any extra pieces.
Duration: 2 to 4 hours, depending on the size of the group.
Furoshiki Making
Minimum 3 seats.
$60 per person
Includes one cotton furoshiki (90 x 90cm)
Duration: 2 to 3 hours, depending on the size of the group
Shibori Tote bag Making
Minimum 3 seats.
$60 per person
Includes one cotton canvas tote.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours, depending on the size of the group
Shibori Bandana Making
Minimum 5 seats.
$40 per person
Includes one cotton bandana (50 x 50cm)
Duration: 2 to 3 hours, depending on the size of the group
Workshops Location:
Better Than Jam
20 Grattan St., Brooklyn, NY
Subway: 2 min walk from Morgan station on L train
You may mix the workshop options. For example, some of the attendees dye bandana with free-style shibori and others dye furoshiki or bring their own garments.
Minimum $40 per person for all attendees is necessary to confirm the session. For any last-minute additional attendees, you may pay at the workshops. Deposit are non-refundable once it is completed. You can only reschedule your private session or transfer the seats to our regular group workshop.
Please note alcohol beverages, snacks or food (including pizzas) are NOT allowed unless you note us when you make reservation. There will be additional $80 party fee per session.
Please email to info@curiouscorners.com to book private sessions.
Travel Workshops
CC indigo team can come to your event, class, office and home to set-up workshop!
Minimum 5 seats + $80 travel fee for Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.
Please inquire by emailing to info@curiouscorners.com
Gift Certificate
All workshop sessions can be purchased as a gift. Please select "Private" option on the workshop product page, then email order name and attendee's name to info@curiouscorners.com.
Garment Dye Service
We provide indigo dyeing service for a small batch order. Please inquire by emailing to info@curiouscorners.com.