2024 SUMMER WORKSHOPS
indigo picnic
4 hour workshop.
connect. create. alchemize.
Experience the allure + alchemy of one of the worlds oldest natural dyes.
Explore shape + pattern on cloth. Learn techniques done by makers + dyers around the globe. Express yourself by leaving your own creative mark on cloth. Gather in community + share in the tradition and craft of making with your hands.
This is an introduction to the expansive world of indigo. All experiences welcome.
Saturday June 29th @ 1-5pm
Sunday June 30th @ 1-5pm
Saturday July 13th @ 1-5pm
fresh flower power
a 3.5 hour workshop
Explore the vibrant potential of fresh colour from the dye garden.
This workshop is a hands-on exploration of colour that is sure to impress! We will work with the blooming flowers and fresh leaf indigo in the dye garden, being led by their wisdom, timing and unique chemistry.
Discover what it takes to create lasting natural colour on textiles. We will play with the Japanese art of tataki-zome (hammering flowers onto cloth), and the limitless art of eco-printing.
The magic of transferring colour from fresh plant or flower onto cloth cracks open a child-like wonder in all who dabble.
This is a fun workshop for all ages. Young people welcome.
Saturday July 27th @ 1pm - 4:30pm
Sunday August 18th @ 1pm - 4:30pm
explorations in fresh leaf indigo
a 4 hour workshop
Prepare to be fascinated by the alchemy of fresh leaf indigo.
Experience the ancient wisdom of indigo in it’s fresh leaf form. Persicaria tinctoria, also known as Japanese indigo, grows well in our climate, and lucky for us, this indigotin producing plant packs a lot of punch.
Work with a number of fun and fascinating techniques to extract colour from fresh leaf indigo. Enjoy harvesting straight from the garden, getting your hands blue, all while sipping on a cup of indigo tea!
This is a fun workshop for all ages. Young people welcome.
Sunday August 11th @ 9:00am - 1pm
1-on-1 study + private workshops
Guided personalized projects.
Explorations of techniques.
Private, curated group workshops.
If you’ve ever been interested in learning indigo + natural dyes but have felt intimidated, not known where to start, or if you have a project or technique in mind, and want assistance with it… this is a perfect way to receive guidance, gain confidence, and grasp the foundations of natural dyes.
Step into the captivating world of indigo + natural dyes…
For inquiries about private workshops + study, team creative days, studio services + consulting…
