Learn the process of indigo dyeing with Debbie Jircik!

Indigo Dyeing – From Seed to Dye

Thursday, August 15, 2019

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Adults  – $75

All materials supplied. No experience necessary.

Payment/registration deadline:  Aug 8

Instructor:  Debbie Jircik

Students should bring a bag lunch to class.  Dress for wet mess  and please bring an apron or smock.

Learn about the magic of indigo, its plant sources and how to make and maintain a 1-2-3 fermentation vat. Starting with fresh leaf Japanese indigo dyeing on silk scarves, we will then create an organic vat with powdered indigo to do simple shibori resist techniques on a cotton bandana. Learn about the process of growing Japanese indigo, which will grow in our northern climate.

Instructor bio:

Debbie Jircik – Eagle River artist/hand papermaker and student of natural dyes.  She has spent the past six years learning about growing and dyeing with indigo.

No refunds will be given after the deadline date.    Parking is available behind the LOLA Center for the Arts building.

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