AWO IRETI

Awo Ireti is a cultural indigo experience exploring African textile traditions through Adire, batik, and natural indigo dyeing. Join Bernard of Nebedaye Farms for a hands-on outdoor workshop alongside a live virtual lecture from Nigerian textile artist Adeogun Oluwasegun of Osogbo, one of the historic centers of indigo production. Together we will explore the heritage, techniques, and symbolism behind traditional indigo prints while creating our own designs rooted in this powerful global dye tradition.

Info: 8:00 – 8:30 AM | Arrival + Grounding

-Guests arrive, park, and check in
-Light music playing, space open to settle in
-Tea / light refreshments available
-Soft welcome into the environment

Info: -Welcome from Gordon + Bernard
-Brief introduction to Awo Ireti and its meaning
-Set intention for the space (culture, learning, connection)
-Short grounding moment to bring everyone present

Info: Introduction of Adeogun Oluwasegun
Deep dive into:

Adire history and Yoruba cultural significance

Indigo as a spiritual and functional material

Techniques and symbolism behind patterns

Live Q&A at the end

Info: Guests stretch, reset, reflect
Opportunity for informal conversation
Set up materials for hands-on portion

Info: Guided by Bernard + Gordon
Participants:

Learn basic resist techniques

Create their own indigo textile piece

Engage with material, process, and experimentation

Focus on process over perfection

Info: Group reflection
Share experiences, pieces, takeaways
Closing words from Gordon + Bernard
Invitations to Future Projects + Workshops

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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