Indigo Dyeing Workshop

Join Liz Gaffney for an immersive Indigo Dyeing workshop, perfect for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills. You’ll uncover the ancient magic of indigo and its historic Scottish equivalent, woad — exploring their fascinating history and cultural significance. You’ll create your own indigo dye vat using the 1-2-3 fructose method, which you’ll take home to continue your experiments. Learn how to prepare fabrics and papers for dyeing, and master the key technique of excluding oxygen, which is crucial for achieving the perfect indigo blue.

You’ll also be introduced to the art of shibori — a Japanese resist dyeing method that includes folding, tying, and stitching to create patterns.

You’ll leave with a working indigo vat to further experiment with at home, along with a collection of dyed fabric and paper samples to showcase your new skills.