Deep Into Indigo Dye Talk at Olbrich Gardens
Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI, United StatesLocal textile designer Jennifer Falkowski has been teaching indigo dye classes in the Madison area for several years. In this one hour talk she shares a her enthusiasm for the magical process of indigo dyeing and its history, from the bronze age to the modern resurgence of slow fashion. She will bring along many samples […]
Dip into to Shibori & Indigo Dyeing at Blue Bar Quilts
Blue Bar Quilts 6333 University Avenue, Middleton, WI, United StatesNo fabric dyeing experience is required. Learn the fundamentals of Japanese Shibori techniques and indigo dyeing. Shibori means to fold, clamp, stitch or in some way block off fabric to create patterns when the fabric is dyed. We’ll be experimenting with a variety of shibori techniques to make beautiful patterns. Then, you’ll dye your patterned […]
Deep Into Indigo Retreat
Logan Mill Lodge Westby, WIA creative weekend getaway including: All food, beverages and lodging plus piles of fabric to play with, unlimited access to prepared dye vats, and gifts and prizes all for one low price! Join a us at a creative indigo dye retreat in Westby, Wisconsin. Located about two hours from Madison WI, you’ll be able to […]
Dip into Shibori & Indigo Dyeing at Blue Bar Quilts
Blue Bar Quilts 6333 University Avenue, Middleton, WI, United StatesNo fabric dyeing experience is required. Learn the fundamentals of Japanese Shibori techniques and indigo dyeing. Shibori means to fold, clamp, stitch or in some way block off fabric to create patterns when the fabric is dyed. We’ll be experimenting with a variety of shibori techniques to make beautiful patterns. Then, you’ll dye your patterned […]
Doodle on Fabric: Wax batik and indigo dye
Blue Bar Quilts 6333 University Avenue, Middleton, WI, United StatesLearn to make pattern and design using soy wax as a resist on your fabric, then dye in the indigo vat. We will doodle and print on fabric with non-toxic soy wax to make quilting fabric ready for you to make your one of a kind quilt. Soda ash treated fabric available for purchase at […]
Monona Library Mending Day
Monona Public Library 1000 Nichols Drive, Monona, WI, United StatesThe Monona Library Mending Day, developed by The Sewing Machine Project will be held on the second Sunday of the month (Sept to May) from 2-4 pm. Bring in your loved but worn clothes for mending …or get a head start on freshening up your wardrobe with some trim and buttons. It’s free! Our wonderful […]
Shibori Class at The Electric Needle
Electric Needle 4281 West Beltline Hwy, Madison, WI, United StatesCome and learn several traditional Shibori folding techniques. We will not be dyeing anything during this class but rather focusing on the folding, wrapping and stitching techniques. We will be experimenting with a variety of Shibori techniques to make beautiful patterns on fabric. The fabric bundles you take home from class can be dyed at […]
Monona Library Mending Day
Monona Public Library 1000 Nichols Drive, Monona, WI, United StatesThe Monona Library Mending Day, developed by The Sewing Machine Project will be held on the second Sunday of the month (Sept to May) from 2-4 pm. Bring in your loved but worn clothes for mending …or get a head start on freshening up your wardrobe with some trim and buttons. It’s free! Our wonderful […]
Planner Party!!
American Family Dream Bank 1 North Pinckney Street, Madison, WI, United StatesLet's make 2018 Planners together! I've been making my own planners for the last few years and I want to help you make yours. It's not fully a class but I'll happily share some techniques I've used., if you ask. I have composition books, washi tape, collage stuff, pretty paper and glue sticks. I'd love […]
Monona Library Mending Day
Monona Public Library 1000 Nichols Drive, Monona, WI, United StatesThe Monona Library Mending Day, developed by The Sewing Machine Project will be held on the second Sunday of the month (Sept to May) from 2-4 pm. Bring in your loved but worn clothes for mending …or get a head start on freshening up your wardrobe with some trim and buttons. It’s free! Our wonderful […]