John Marshall Teaches Kyoukechi – Complex Clamped Resist: September 13 -15, 2026

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John Marshall Teaches Kyoukechi – Complex Clamped Resist

We are thrilled to host our dear friend and natural dye collaborator in a special in-person appearance and invite you to experience his humor and artistic expertise with Japanese textile and dye techniques. John first apprenticed in Japan learning traditional Japanese doll-making fresh out of high school and we benefit from his wealth of textile knowledge and techniques and many years in Japan.

September 13-15 (Sunday-Tuesday)

10-5

Botanical Colors

503 S Michigan St, Ste B, Seattle, WA 98108

Kyoukechi – Complex Clamp Resist

 

Have you ever tried your hand at itajime clamp resist? It’s a great way to create bold, kaleidoscopic imagery using indigo. Kyoukechi takes it one step further and adds to that the ability to incorporate a limitless range of colors with just one clamping. Voila! You have the ancient art of kyoukechi! Much like standard clamp resist, fabric is folded back and forth between stacking layers of boards. However, in kyoukechi, these shapes are quite complex, and the colors controlled through repeated dippings in combination with corking and uncorking defined areas. The real magic is revealed when unfolding the finished product of rainbow colors.

Sets of pierced wood panels will be supplied, but we won’t be stopping there! Each participant with have the opportunity to carve their own sets using their original designs or making use of the broad range of imagery John will have prepared for you ahead of time. You’ll have the opportunity to use both power tools to pierce wood panels, as well as the chance to use pre-cut elements to laminate and build up surface relief blocks. A class web page will be up and running a month before class with background information, links, answers to questions, and any other information you may need to make this a meaningful and productive experience.

This includes the use of power tools and protective gear, prepared wood panels ready to work, a range of natural dyepots, a range of silk and prepared cottons, and all other consumables required. You’ll only need to bring an apron and your own note-taking supplies.

Materials Information

The class fee includes use of power tools and safety equipment and all consumables such as a broad range of prepared textiles, various woods to help you determine your preferences, and a broad range of colorful natural dyes.

• Please wear comfortable clothes you can get dirty and covered shoes, or bring an apron.
• If you have a pair of utility gloves (for handling rough wood), feel free to bring those.
• Bring your lunch and a beverage.
• A notebook and pen

John’s famous trunk show

A selection of John’s treasures, natural dyes and books will be available for sale during the workshop. Watch for announcements of this event.

Minimum Enrollment

Update – the workshop is a go. Please make your travel arrangements!.

Cancellation Policy

All workshop sales are final. We cannot accommodate changes or refunds to your purchase. If you are unable to attend, you may find a replacement and please notify us if you do so. Thank you for your cooperation!

About John Marshall

Did you see John on our FEEDBACK FRIDAY? Check out our YouTube channel!  Watch the recording here.