ADULTS - Fundamentals of Indigo
Learn the basics of using an indigo vat and how to dye with it.
Service Description
In this workshop, you will learn - The process of indigo extraction - How indigo is made into a usable form for dyeing - How to make a fructose vat - How to use your vat for dying For this workshop, you will bring your own materials to dye so you can go home with items you know you want to use. Whether it be socks, scarves, bandanas, or a t-shirt, you will have an opportunity to dip-n-dye what you wish. Don't worry, instructions on how to properly wash your materials to make them magic-blue-dye-ready will be sent to you upon booking. The instructor for this workshop is Bethany Joy who will be in Springfield from her Blue Footed Donkey Farm in the Azores where she grows, processes and dyes with indigo. She's also worked with a small indigo farm cooperative in India and we will have their super high-quality indigo powder available for sale.