Shibori & Indigo Dying Workshop

Shibori & Indigo Dying Workshop

Learn how to prepare fibers for dyeing. Gain insight into the chemistry behind an indigo vat and apply your knowledge to create your own!

Date and time

Thursday, September 19 · 6:30 - 8:30pm EDT

Location

Pinecrest Gardens

11000 Southwest 57th Avenue Pinecrest, FL 33156

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Shibori and Indigo Dyeing: Color Pigments from Plants

Thursday, September 19 | 6:30 pm

$45.00 per person

Experience the magic of indigo and expand your connection to plants. In this immersive workshop hosted in collaboration with Fiber Artists Miami Association (FAMA), you will learn about the essence of Indigo, Kumo “spider” Shibori, and Arashi Shibori techniques. Dyeing with indigo requires patience, it is a slow process with unexpected results that allow you to appreciate the beauty of imperfection. Please wear comfortable clothing, some aspects of this workshop may take place outdoors.

A complimentary beverage is included with registration.


Class Overview:

Learn how to prepare fibers for dyeing

Learn the chemistry behind an indigo vat

Apply techniques for tying fabrics to create patterns using indigo dye.

Create two indigo-dyed artworks.


This workshop is most appropriate for people 21+

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Pinecrest Gardens

Pinecrest Gardens, South Florida’s Cultural Arts Park, is a premier venue for the arts, education, environmental conservation and preservation. On any given day one can attend a concert or play, visit the Hibiscus Gallery, tour the 14-acres of native forested wetland, tropical hardwood hammock and native cypress slough or take a class in art or horticulture. The park attracts over 150,000 visitors each year and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in October 2011, making it historically significant on a local, state and national level.