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Indigo Dye Workshop- Stitched Shibori @ Observable Universe

  • 2200 Dominion Street Durham, NC, 27704 United States (map)

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 Stitched Shibori, a hand sewing-resist technique. 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: Sewing needles, thread, sample fabric, clamps, resists, rubber bands, gloves and other studio supplies.