Natural Indigo Workshop
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What is it about the color blue that has captivated societies for centuries?
In this lab, participants learn how to create a variety of resist designs primarily using folded and stitched methods for a natural indigo dye vat. Surface design patterns are created using various resist processes including 'àdìrẹ' the Yoruba tie and dye method for creating striking blue and white cloths, amongst others, as well as shibori methods. This class is beginner friendly.
Light snacks + coffee will be available.
All materials will be provided by instructor. [Includes 100% cotton yardage to dye, indigo dyestuff for completing vat, gloves, resist tools, dye pots and utensils, drying racks, and complimentary bags to take home]
*Participants are encouraged to bring any 100% white cotton garments or fabrics that they’d like to tie or dye, however it is not required.
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THE SCHEDULE
10AM Arrival, Tour of Lab facilities
11AM Begin intro to Natural Indigo— learn about the components of a dye vat and discuss related materials
NOON Demonstration of resist methods using folded, stitch, and tie techniques
1PM Participants work on designs
2PM All tied materials enter the vat for immersion dyeing
3PM Lab ends
In this lab, participants learn how to create a variety of resist designs primarily using folded and stitched methods for a natural indigo dye vat. Surface design patterns are created using various resist processes including 'àdìrẹ' the Yoruba tie and dye method for creating striking blue and white cloths, amongst others, as well as shibori methods. This class is beginner friendly.
Light snacks + coffee will be available.
All materials will be provided by instructor. [Includes 100% cotton yardage to dye, indigo dyestuff for completing vat, gloves, resist tools, dye pots and utensils, drying racks, and complimentary bags to take home]
*Participants are encouraged to bring any 100% white cotton garments or fabrics that they’d like to tie or dye, however it is not required.
• • •
THE SCHEDULE
10AM Arrival, Tour of Lab facilities
11AM Begin intro to Natural Indigo— learn about the components of a dye vat and discuss related materials
NOON Demonstration of resist methods using folded, stitch, and tie techniques
1PM Participants work on designs
2PM All tied materials enter the vat for immersion dyeing
3PM Lab ends
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