All materials for the course will be provided. All one need bring is an open mind, and willingness to try new things in a beautiful place, amongst like-minded friends.

ACTIVITY

Indigo has been used historically and globally, not only to achieve rich blue colors but also to create a spectrum of other shades, from purples to greens and browns. In this workshop, we will explore the color possibilities, when layering indigo with other natural dyes. Participants will learn about different mordanting processes and natural dye techniques while working collaboratively on a sampler of colors. We will work with silk and wool fibers. Mordanting and dyeing techniques for cellulose fibers will also be discussed.

LOCATION

The Dye Garden is located on the Brooklyn Campus of the Pratt Institute. The garden offers workshops to Pratt Institute and the surrounding community educating on the sustainable and integrative process of natural dyes.

Recognizing the Indigenous knowledge these dyes are based on is central to the garden’s identity, as is an acknowledgement that the garden is built on Lenapehoking territory.

We are fortunate to have the opportunity to use this beautiful outdoor space situated in the heart of Brooklyn for this retreat.

You can read more about the Dye Garden project here: https://textiledyegarden.pratt.edu/.

Dates
Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th

Time
12pm - 4pm ET

Location
This workshop will take place in the Pratt Institute Dye Garden in Brooklyn, NY.

Cost
$450