Date: Friday, July 15, 2022
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Indigo is an ancient blue dye material. It’s history can be traced around the world. The process of indigo dyeing is unique among natural dyes and has an alchemical quality to it. The dye is prepared through a living fermentation process and relies on exposure to air to complete its color transformation. Additionally, this dye does not require any mordant and can be used on both plant and animal fibers.

This lab style workshop will introduce participants to indigo dyeing. Participants are invited to bring their own clothing items and fabric to dye in the community organic indigo vat.

The first hour of the workshop will be dedicated to discussing indigo’s history and the process of setting up an organic indigo vat. The last two hours of class will be an open dye session where participants will have an opportunity to dye their own fabric and clothing.

*No experience necessary.

*Organic indigo is non-toxic and compost safe.

Bring your own Dyeables information:

Participants are invited to bring up to 1 lb of natural fiber/fabric to dye. (No more than 3 items).

Notes:

• 1 lb (454 grams) of fiber = 3 t-shirts or 1 sweatshirt or 1 pair of pants or 3 yards of cotton muslin

• Materials must be pre-washed in hot water and dried without fabric softener prior to the class.

• All materials must be 100% natural (no synthetics: acrylic, polyester, etc)

• No more than 3 items.

• Examples of dyeable materials: Cotton, linen, rayon, silk, wool, hemp, canvas, cotton socks, cotton t-shirts, silk scarves, silk dress, cotton bandanas, wool yarn

• Indigo can be used to overdye already dyed clothing and fiber. For best results use undyed, white, or pale - medium colored clothing and fiber (yellow, pink, light blue, green, etc.)

• Dyeable materials (scarves, bandanas) will be available for sale as well as indigo making supply kits.