Workshop Overview

Indigo dyeing is a practice that has inspired generations. That cultures all around the world discovered the rare plants that grew near them with the potential for blue and then figured out the means to transfer that blue to fiber is a wonder. During this workshop participants will build and dye with a few different styles of natural indigo vats. We will explore the chemistry of what makes a vat work, and how to troubleshoot and care for a vat over its lifetime. Participants will gain confidence and skills to work with indigo.

• Location: Sitka Center for Art and Ecology / with Online option

• Day: Monday August 1, 2022 - Tuesday August 2nd

• Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Cost $285 - Includes Material fee

Materials List: Students Bring

• Note taking supplies

• Apron

• Gloves for working (like Surgical gloves)

• Face mask for measuring powders

Materials List: Provided by Instructor(s)

• Handouts

• Cloth prepared for dyeing

• Vessels for indigo vats

• Rinsing tubs

• A selection of tools to aid in dyeing

• Drying racks and lines

• Long gloves for using vats

Member registration opens February 23, 2022 at 10 AM PST
Non-Member registration opens March 9, 2022

September 2018 Indigo workshop in Oregon