Details
Start:

September 23 - 10:00 am

End:

October 7 - 12:00 pm

Event Category:

Dyeing

Click to Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gathering-blue-an-indigo-course-tickets-574754214327
Organizer

Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati

Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/weavers-guild-of-greater-cincinnati-8255358811
Venue

Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati

4870 Gray Road, Cincinnati, OH 45232

Cincinnati, OH, US, 45232

Learn how to dye with indigo.

Gathering Blue: An Indigo Course

Saturdays, September 23, 30, & October 7 (3 class series)

10am-12pm (all sessions)

Instructor: Amber Ostaszewski

$70

$20 materials fee**, payable to the instructor

Experience level: Beginner

Class limit: 10

Take a dip and experience the magic of natural indigo dyeing.

This three class course will explore a variety of techniques working with the ever-fascinating indigo plant. Students will learn the science behind the process, fresh leaf dyeing applications, how to extract pigment, and how to ferment two different indigo vats, in addition to using resist-dyeing techniques with clamps, intricate folding, and woodblock printing. Participants will go home with four cotton quilt quarters (10″x10″ squares) to use in their future projects, each demonstrating a different technique.

Materials students need to supply:

  • A small, undyed/white 100% silk item (skinny scarf. tank top/camisole, tie, or handkerchief)
  • Mixing bowl
  • Elbow length rubber gloves

**The materials fee covers the dye process materials and four 10″x10″ fabric squares.

Questions about this class? Contact the instructor, Amber Ostaszewski, at amber.ostaszewski @ gmail.com.

Depending on the CDC guidelines for Hamilton County in September, a mask may be required. If so, you will be notified before the first class.

Your fee will be refunded if the class is canceled or changed to a different date. Three registrations are required for a class to be held. Students will be notified before the start date if a class is canceled due to an insufficient number of students. Eventbrite processing and credit card payment fees will not be refunded if a student cancels for any reason.

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