2026: JANICE GUNNER

COURSE OVERVIEW

During this course you will explore a variety of Shibori resist techniques using stitch, clamps, tied and pole wrapping to colour a range of fabrics using indigo dye. You will then go on to work with your dyed fabrics to produce small hand stitched pieces of work in the style of Japanese Boro.

Shibori means to wring or to twist, it is the Japanese word for tie dye and associated techniques. Using a range of simple hand stitching, tying with thread, tying in found items like stones, clamping with pegs and wrapping or threading a tube of fabric onto some drainpipe you will end up with a range of patterned cloth (and some plain too) to work with.

You will then go on to work with your dyed fabrics to make a piece or smaller pieces inspired by Japanese Boro. A Boro cloth can’t be copied, each piece is unique, a combination of piecing, collage/applique and Sashiko style stitching. Boro translates as rags; it is also called Boromono or Ranru. I like to refer to my own work inspired by these cloths or garments as After Boro!

Each piece of work you produce will be unique, just like Boro made from Shibori and you may wish to join smaller units together or incorporate it into another piece of work.

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(For prices, please see below)

BIOGRAPHY

Janice Gunner MA is a textile artist and retired Adult Education Lecturer. She gained the MA Textiles (with Merit) from UCA Farnham together with numerous other textile qualifications. She has exhibited nationally and internationally, both independently and as a member of various groups including New Horizons Textile Group & Contemporary Quilt (now Textiles) London to name a few. 

Janice is the author of two books – Shibori for Textile Artists and Liberating Log Cabin Patchwork. She has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at The Festival of Quilts and two Medals for Excellence from City & Guilds and several scholarships.

Janice taught in Adult Education for 35 years including to Diploma level in City & Guilds in the UK (London, Surrey, Cornwall & Buckinghamshire) and in France. She also taught freelance in Abu Dhabi, Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden and USA.

Her current practice involves using natural dyed fabrics including Indigo to collage and piece cloth to make textile art influenced by recent personal events and gardens. She also works with vintage Japanese fabrics and African fabrics exploring the textures and the depth of history within.

https://www.janicegunner.co.uk/

@janicegunnertextiles

PRICING

Prices per person for 2026 are as follows:

The cost of our creativity holidays is inclusive of the following:

• Course fees and basic materials
  (except for any course specific materials that the tutor requests you bring with you)
• Airport collection and drop-off
  (allotted airports and times only)
• Accommodation
  (price varies by type of accommodation selected - we assume single occupancy by default unless you specifically request to share with a friend/partner)
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  (one meal taken at a local restaurant - to be paid by guests at the time)
• Tea and coffee throughout your stay 
• Aperitif and wine/beer with evening meal
• Transport to and from any excursions
• Bed linen and towels
• Access to all amenities throughout your stay
• Local tourist taxes

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