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Natural Dyes + Adventures in Indigo: Shibori, Salt and Indican: A Primer on working with Indigo @ WNY Fiber Arts Festival 2024Indigo is one of the most ubiquitous and mysterious dyes on the planet, and the blue produced by indigo, both in fresh leaf and vat dye, has captivated the world for thousands of years. Learn how to work with Shibori resist methods, learn about the various ways to use paste and stitch as resist and even work with freshly harvested indigo leaf experimentation, and learn about methods of growing and extraction like ice and salt in an afternoon workshop. Students will leave knowing all there is to know about getting started on a journey with indigo or deepening an already basic understanding of working with the plant, a personal supply of fresh leaves to work with at home and a shibori dyed textile as an artifact of their learning experience. Class led by an experienced dye instructor and grower of indigo with experience in both various methods of extraction.
Course Fee: $42
Material Fee: $18
About WNYFAF:
September 14th, 2024
EA Classic Rink
41 Riley St., East Aurora, New York 14052
Saturday 10am – 5pm
$5 per person, 12 and under free
The Western New York Fiber Arts Festival is a not-for-profit event organized to promote and preserve fiber arts education here in Western New York. Its focus is on heritage crafts and their close relationship with fiber producers who raise sheep, llamas, alpacas, goats and rabbits. The festival offers events and opportunities for the entire family and promises to engage fiber enthusiasts of all ages and expertise.
The festival is held in a covered outdoor venue with plenty of space for shopping and workshops. Handicap-friendly parking and building accessibility! We look forward to seeing you at the EA Rink!
THIS IS A PET FREE FESTIVAL. PETS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Classic Rink - East Aurora, 41 Riley St, East Aurora, NY 14052-1817, United States,East Aurora, New York
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