3-Day Indigo Workshop Melbourne 10-11-12 February 2017

Indigo is one of the oldest and most magical of all the natural dyes. It is the colour of the sky and the sea, and in many cultures indigo-dyed cloth was considered sacred and precious. As we become more and more conscious of what we wear and where it comes from, plant-based, non-chemical indigo dye is experiencing a resurgence.

This workshop focusses on powdered indigo and setting up a fructose vat using entirely non-chemical and environmentally (and skin!) friendly techniques. Unlike indigo leaves, powdered indigo is quite easy to source, and the fructose vat is also relatively straightforward to put together and to use. This workshop will explain the unique chemistry of indigo, principles of setting up and caring for a fructose vat, as well as choice and preparation of the textile to be dyed. Over three days, participants will be shown how to prepare powdered indigo and how to set up the dye-vat, dye a set of samples, and work on a larger project.

Participants will come away with enough knowledge to set up their own vats and start working with indigo, as well as a deeper understanding of how indigo works and how to achieve the best colour-fast, light-fast and even results with this ancient and singular dye-stuff.

All sample materials and dye-stuffs will be included in the cost, but participants will need to bring their own small project to work on. Details will be sent out – however I may have some shawl blanks available for purchase during the workshop.

This workshop will be held in Coburg. Each day starts at 10am and finishes at 5pm.

There is a minimum of 4 people and a maximum of 7 in this workshop. If I do not get the minimum subscription I will refund any payment made to me. Due to this minimum requirement I cannot offer refunds unless I can fill your space once the workshop is full. Please feel free to ask me any questions either by email: [email protected], or by calling me on 0448 100 496.