Intro to Indigo Dye 101

• Focus on learning the fundamentals of how Indigo Dye is made, best practices, materials needed, and demonstrations on how to create surface designs through the ancient Japanese technique of Itajime Shibori, a shaped-resist technique. Traditionally, the cloth is sandwiched between two pieces of wood, which are held in place with string/rubber bands. This is an ancient Japanese tie dye technique.

• Students are encouraged to bring 2-4 items, natural celulose fibers (cotton, linen, and rayon) to dye/upcycle. You will be provided with sample fabric to experiment with.

What’s Included?

Included info and supplies with all Indigo Classes: clamps, resists, rubber bands, gloves and other studio supplies.

Saturday, March 29th, 2025, 11am-2pm

Hosted at Observable Universe in Ample Storage in North Durham (Just beyond the interested of Club and N. Roxboro)
2200 Dominion Street. Unit F

Free Parking!
*Attendees must sign up by the day before the lesson. 2 people must be signed up by the day before, if only one person is signed up- workshop is subject to cancellation (signup with a friend!). River reserves the right to cancel or postpone workshops for personal reasons. Students will be notified via email of any cancellations.

Supplies: Sample fabric and some scissors are provided and shared. Bring any supplies you prefer (fabric scissors, fabric, pins, etc. for your own projects/mending. Some supplies available for purchase upon request. Please communicate your wants & needs, I might have what you need! Sewing machines rentals available upon request.