One of the most ancient dyes, Indigo has been used all over the world to create exquisite natural blues. Indigo has a unique, complex chemistry that changes fibers from yellow to green to blue during the dyeing process. The alchemy, history and mysteries of this fascinating dyestuff are explored in a power point presentation. Examine samples of beautiful indigo dyed fabrics in a variety of textile techniques.
We will also create an Organic Indigo Vat during the class. Participants will tie a silk scarf for shibori and dye it in the vat, and receive a copy of the recipe.
Leader: Linda Hartshorn
Duration:Â 3 hours — This seminar is full
Level:Â All
Student supplies to bring:Â Pencil, seam ripper, scissors, black sharpee marker, ball of size 10 crochet thread or some 10/2 cotton in white or natural.
Materials Fee:Â $15