A series of three workshops that build from a one-day beginner to a three-day advanced. Workshops can be purchased as a package (10% discount!), or available à la carte. For pricing and to register go to Cloth Fiber Workshop. Any skill level is welcome at any of the workshops.

August 22 One-day Workshop for beginners +

In this brief six-hour introduction to resist dyeing students will prepare fabric samples for a pre-made organic indigo vat using the most basic shibori resist methods of stitching, binding, and fold & clamp. Tools and techniques will be introduced and students will dye their own fabrics in organic indigo, leaving with at least three cotton handkerchiefs.

October 3-4 Two-day workshop, beginners - intermediate +

This class offers hands-on experience in making indigo vats “from scratch”. Students will work together to make organic indigo vats, and dye in them on the second day. Recipes and procedures will be shared. This workshop will provide an opportunity to prepare more elaborate patterned resists based on traditional Japanese methods. Students will leave with one or two dyed shibori fabric pieces. (bandanas)

November 20-22 Three-day Workshop, beginners - advanced

The focus of this workshop will be making and maintaining an organic indigo vat, with tips on how to achieve a healthy vat in the home studio. At least two indigo recipes will be explored, with opportunities to create and dye in each. The resist-patterning aspect of the class will touch upon the more complex and time-intensive techniques on larger pieces of cloth such as bandanas or scarves, and combine the basics of stitching, binding, and folding methods.