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Textile Arts: Indigo Dyeing

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Monday, November 15, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
River Takada

The focus of this workshop is on learning the fundamentals of how Indigo Dye Vat is made, best practices, materials needed, and demonstrations of creative surface design through the Japanese technique of Itajime Shibori, a shaped-resist technique. Traditionally, in this ancient tie-dye technique, the cloth is sandwiched between two pieces of wood, which are held in place with string or rubber bands.

Participants are encouraged to bring 2-3 items made of natural cellulose fibers (e.g. cotton, linen, or rayon) to dye or upcycle. You will be provided with sample fabrics to experiment with.

The following are supplied by DukeCreate in all Indigo Classes:

Clamps, resists, rubber bands, gloves and other studio supplies
Resource list for continuing indigo dyeing beyond the workshop!

Contact: Kevin Erixson