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Indigo Update!

Deep Into Indigo Retreat Westby Wisconsin Shibori

My plan for the Deep Into Indigo Retreat is to teach shibori techniques of many kinds, batik techniques and how to make henna, fructose and iron vats and to dye, dye dye!!! And also to -with the help of the awesome Jenina Mella - feed people well in a beautiful and warm environment and bring the fun!! I hope you'll join us. Early bird pricing ends on June 15th!!! Check my bio for the link. Today, I'm dyeing fat quarters on this beautiful summer day. #blog | June 08, 2017 at 11:04AM
My plan for the Deep Into Indigo Retreat is to teach shibori techniques of many kinds, batik techniques and how to make henna, fructose and iron vats and to dye, dye dye!!! And also to – with the help of the awesome Jenina Mella – feed people well in a beautiful and warm environment and bring the fun!!

I hope you’ll join us. Early bird pricing ends on June 15th!!! 

Today, I’m dyeing fat quarters on this beautiful summer day. #blog

Batik Demo at the Summer Good Day Market

I will be doing a live demo of wax batik.  I’ll also have some indigo dyed batik and shibori fat quarters for sale at this handcrafted home and lifestyle goods made in the midwest. It’s a modern-mercantile style event.  Convene to shop, browse, carouse, sample and seek. With the wares of midwest artisans, tastes of local small batch food and brews, and the ambient sounds and sights of music and live demos, there will be much to shop, explore and savor.

This is a free event open to all.

Deep Indigo Talk

I will be at Quilt Basket n Creations on Tuesday, May 23 at 5:00pm.  My presentation on making hand dyed accessories and fabrics as well as shibori & natural indigo dyeing. will last about 1 hour with time for questions following.

You are invited to join us for this free program.

Indigo Dyeing at Millhouse Quilts

Join me for a hands on exploration in the basics of dyeing with a natural indigo vat.

I will touch on the history and science of indigo and explore several shibori resist techniques.

You will leave with four cotton fat quarters that you have patterned in the rich blue for which indigo is famous.

Please wear old clothes and shoes and bring one pair of rubber gloves and a plastic bag for carrying your work home.

All other materials will be provided. Feel free to bring along a tee shirt to dye – it must be made of natural fibers.

The class will meet outside.

Rain date is June 17.

 

Dip into to Shibori & Indigo Dyeing at Blue Bar Quilts

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.

Indigo Dye Lecture at The Electric Needle

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.

Shibori Folding Technique Workshop at The Electric Needle

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.

For more info and to register, click HERE

Deep Into Indigo Dye Talk at Olbrich Gardens

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.

 

Monona Library Mending Day

The 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 volunteers will hem, mend, and patch items for people. Some restrictions apply and mending is done on a first come basis.

Sip, Sample and Chat

Curious about the Deep Into Indigo Dyeing Retreat? Want to learn more? Just want to hang out with people who love crafts and indigo?

Join us for an afternoon of wine, hors d’oeuvres, and great conversation to learn more.

Meet Jen & Jenina and make new creative friends.

Lovely nibbles on us!
**Get a taste, literally, of the food we will be offering during the retreat.

Limited amount of wine on us.
**You are then welcome to purchase wine, beer or soft drinks on your own.

Let us know if you can make it so we can make sure there is enough to go around!