Getting the Blues-An Indigo Dye & Shibori Workshop

Getting the Blues-An Indigo Dye & Shibori Workshop

Adult Campus | This class is completed

open to all levels
11/7/2021 (one day)
1:00 PM-4:00 PM EDT on Sun
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$39.00
$35.10
$30.00

Getting the Blues-An Indigo Dye & Shibori Workshop

Adult Campus | This class is completed

Dive into the wondrous world of blue with this introductory workshop in indigo dyeing. Students will dye with an organic indigo vat and explore the Japanese art of Shibori, a traditional method of folding and binding fiber to create patterns. Did you know that when you pull fiber out of an indigo vat it is green, and then turns blue as it oxidizes? It’s a magical process and we’ll learn all about it! Included in the workshop are two 100% cotton tea towels, as well as a prepared organic indigo vat and equipment needed to bind and dye the fiber. Please bring a pair of long dishwashing gloves and consider wearing an apron or clothes you don’t mind getting blue. There may be time at the end to dye more fiber so feel free to bring an additional item or two like a white t-shirt, bandana or cloth napkin made from natural fibers.

Laura Berkowitz Gilbert

After graduating with a BA in History from University of Pennsylvania, Laura moved to New York City and immersed herself in the world of design and received her BFA in graphic design from Parsons School of Design.

 

While working at various design firms, Laura entered the world of fiber through knitting and ultimately felting. She soon began incorporating her natural dyeing practice into her fiber work. Working with natural dyes like indigo, cochineal and even food waste like onion skins, she coaxes beautiful colors out of the dyebaths to dye scarves, felted vases, and fiber for wall art. 

 

Visible mending is a natural extension of her sustainable art practice, aligning with her commitment to thoughtful craftsmanship, natural materials, and reducing waste. By using naturally dyed threads and patches, each repair becomes an intentional design element, celebrating the beauty of imperfection rather than discarding what is worn. This practice not only extends the life of textiles but also reduces contributions to landfills, reinforcing a slow fashion mindset that values repair, reuse, and creative expression