Resisting The Stitch

DRA4027.01
Course System Home Terms Fall 2025 Resisting The Stitch

Course Description

Summary

This class is an exploration in fabric modification through the use of dyes and various stitched resist techniques often referred to as shibori. Students will learn to work with acid, direct, cold process, union, and natural dyes. Concurrently students will learn a variety of resist techniques such as kanoko, mokume, orinui, makinui, karamatsu, boshi, arashi, itajime, adire eleso, and katano which create patterns and designs on fabrics when dyed and/or overdyed.

Learning Outcomes

  • -Design Composition
    -Color theory
    -Shibori techniques
    -Making scarves

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor: rmacpike@bennington.edu

Instructor

  • Richard MacPike

Day and Time

FR 4:10pm-6:00pm

Delivery Method

Fully in-person

Length of Course

Full Term

Academic Term

Fall 2025

Area of Study

Credits

2

Course Level

4000

Maximum Enrollment

10

Course Frequency

Every 2-3 years