It’s my birthday month but it’s also mother’s day month – which is almost as important – so in honor of these two monumental events, I’m giving away a set of two Queen Sized Cotton Sateen Indigo Dyed (natch) pillow cases.
The Giveaway has ended but feel free to do any of these things. You won’t win anything but I’ll really appreciate it!
No 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 fabric in a plant derived indigo dye vat. Dress in clothes and shoes that can get stained blue.
o Learn about Indigo chemistry and history
o Experiment with basic Shibori techniques
o Fabric will be provided: 4 fat quarters (approximately 18’ X 22’ pieces) of cotton fabric to learn with
o You’ll get ample time to dye your fabric in an indigo dye vat.
Come and join Jennifer Falkowski, an experienced Indigo Dyer, as she presents a one hour talk and demonstration of the magical process of indigo dyeing.
She’ll share her knowledge of the history of indigo as well as how traditional methods of textile preparation are gaining popularity.
She brings samples and some of the work she has completed using indigo dyed fabric.
Come and learn several traditional Shibori folding techniques.
We will not be dyeing anything during this class but rather focusing on the folding 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 a future time.
Students should feel free to bring additional fabric, anything made from natural fibers. We will “Shibori” as much fabric as we have time for. You will leave with enough knowledge and tools to continue on your own at home.
There will be a $20 lab fee to be paid on the day of the class for shibori tools and four fabric pieces.
Local 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 to share, as well some of the work she has completed with indigo dyed fabric.
Jenina and I have been recording some of our thoughts about our Deep Into Indigo Retreat plans. Also, adding many pretty pictures, because pretty is what it’s all about. Also fun. Also food. Also Friends. The best F words.
This year the Deep Into Indigo Retreat has a new location. We talked about it yesterday and threw together this little video about it. You can find more info here. We hope you join us!!
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