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Indigofest Retreat 5.0


  • Sou'wester Historic Lodge 3728 J Place Seaview, WA, 98644 United States (map)

Retreat Dates: August 26th-30, 2024-Registration opens February 29, and closes on June 1st. 

USE Code IFEST20 to recieve $20 off your ticket until April 1st.

Join us for our 5th annual Indigofest retreat at the historic Sou’wester Lodge and Resort in Seaview, Washington. This retreat spans the indigo universe from fresh plants to pigment to vat. All supplies are included and each workshop features a variety of local and natural fibers including wool, silk, cotton, linen, and more. Classes will ebb and flow between community demonstration and lecture in addition to hands-on intimate workshop time.

Workshop Highlights:

  • Community Vat made with local pigment, Salal berry, and oyster shell lime.

  • Resist techniques and botanical pattern play with paste & shape resist -with our custom wood and 3D printed shapes.

  • Indigo beyond the vat: art supplies, printing, paper, and more.

  • Fresh indigo plant processing techniques.

  • Fresh plant pigment extraction and indirubin exploration.

  • Indigo Visions - interactive art installation
     

Location: Sou'wester Historic Lodge & Vintage Travel Trailer Resort

Address: 3728 J Pl, Seaview, WA 98644

Retreat Ticket Includes: all supplies, fibers, pizza dinner Thursday evening, and all workshop instruction. Retreat ticket does not include lodging or meals.

Earlier Event: July 19
Botanical Dyed Silk Rainbows
Later Event: September 13
Harvesting Pigment for the Palette