Get your hands in some indigo dye on Saturday, June 1st from 10am-12pm(ish).

This is designed to be an introductory workshop to share the basics of dyeing with indigo from a ready- made kit. We’ll play with easily available types of resist like rubber bands, clothes pins, binder clips, glue; and experiment with multiple dips to create deeper tones and ombre effects.

Participants will each receive a pair of flour sack dish towels and a cotton bandana to dye with. You are also welcome to bring your own pre-washed natural fiber items to dye - think cotton, linen, silk, or wool - with no more than 20% synthetic fibers.

It is recommended that participants bring a pair of fresh elbow length kitchen gloves, an apron, and wear clothing and shoes which can get splattered with indigo dye.

If the weather is favorable, the workshop will take place outside - so please bring sun protection. If it’s raining the workshop will take place in our studio space.

About Adina Marguerite

Adina Marguerite is an artist & maker based in the Hudson Valley, who has been with indigo pigments in various forms for the past few years. In summer of 2023 she held a solo exhibition in Catskill, New York representing her years of exploration into the indigo pigment. Materials used include block printing ink, cotton fabric & yarn, gouache, indigo dye, indigo ink, linen fabric, pastel, pen, pencil, watercolor, and wool yarn. You can view a virtual version of the exhibit here.