Sat, Mar 21
|Cha-Ami Japanese Cultural Center
Ai-zome: Indigo Dyeing with Shibori Techniques
Create beautiful patterns of blue and white on cotton using Japanese dyeing techniques with pre-reduced indigo!
Time & Location
Mar 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Cha-Ami Japanese Cultural Center, 2855 Anthony Ln S, St Anthony, MN 55418, USA
About the event
In this two-session workshop, students will learn Japanese dyeing techniques with pre-reduced indigo. Simple yet dynamic methods of resist will be utilized to create blue and white patterns on cotton bandanas. On the first day, we’ll work with rubber bands and string with PVC pipes. On the second day, we’ll explore clamp resist and then use our favorite techniques to dye a bandana to take home.
2-Day Workshop Details:
Day 1
📅 Date: Saturday, March 21
⏰ Time: 2:00 pm ~ 4:30 pm
📍 Location: Anthony Place, Suite B5 - Take Elevator to level B, an the end of hallway to your left
Day 2
📅 Date: Saturday, March 28
⏰ Time: 2:00 pm ~ 4:30 pm
📍 Location: Anthony Place, Suite B5 - Take Elevator to level B, an the end of hallway to your left
Cost:
$20 covers both days of the workshop. Bring payment with you on the first day of the workshop. Cash, credit card, check, and Venmo are accepted.
What to Bring:
🔹A pair of vinyl or rubber gloves (available in the cleaning section of your local dollar store).
🔹Wear casual clothing that can get messy or bring an apron.
This workshop is a wonderful way to experience Japanese textile traditions in a fun, relaxed setting. No prior experience is needed—just come ready to dip, dye, and discover the magic of indigo!
Workshop Donation Policy
We ask for a $20 donation, which helps cover the cost of materials for both sessions. As materials are prepared in advance, we are unable to offer refunds.
Your support allows us to continue offering cultural workshops at Cha-Ami Japanese Cultural Center. Thank you for your generosity!
📌 Limited spots available! Register now to secure your place.
Instructor:
Erica Spitzer Rasmussen is an artist who works in paper, book and textiles. Her current work explores issues of identity and family stories. Rasmussen is a recipient of the 2018 Minnesota Book Artist Award and various grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board. Other professional highlights include a papermaking residency in Vienna, Austria, a solo exhibition in Mexico City, Mexico and bookbinding residencies in Venice, Italy. Her work has been featured in such magazines as American Craft and Hand Papermaking. Rasmussen teaches studio arts as a full professor at Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, Minnesota.
