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Natural Indigo dye comes from a few different species of indigo plant; one of them being persicaria tinctoria, also known polygonum tinctorium, or dyer’s knotweed. Up until the 1850’s, natural dyes were used globally on textiles over the millennia. The history of indigo goes way back; the oldest known indigo-dyed textile dated to 6000 years old. 

Get acquainted with natural indigo beyond your synthetically indigo-dyed jeans. Dyeing from Nature creates a deep understanding and connection with life source.

In this 3-hour interactive workshop, you will gain some knowledge and process of textile dyeing with natural materials. There will be an introduction to Shibori, the Japanese art of manipulating fabric to create patterns through the dye process. You will be guided to dye a linen textile 17.5” x 42”,  which you take home with you. This textile has  been finished with a beautiful frayed edge and has been prepared to take the dye.

Watch how your dyed piece turns from green to blue as it is taken out of the vat and introduced to oxygen. Re-dip as necessary and if time allows, to achieve darker shades. This meditative process will provide you an understanding why our (re)connection with Nature is imperative to our consumer choices, and in particular, clothing. An art of crafting alongside Nature rather than against it. All materials will be included, including your linen textile. This can be used as a wall hanging, table runner, scarf, or transformed into something such as a tote bag, or cushion cover.

By participating in this workshop, you are taking steps towards understanding slow textiles, advocating a movement of craftsmanship that is timeless, local, and sustainable.

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