FIBER FEST | Natural Indigo Dye

$75.00

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We are excited to offer two natural Indigo workshops for Fiber Fest! Join us for an afternoon or evening of natural dyeing with the gorgeous blues of Indigo!
Have you always been intrigued by the beauty of indigo. This class is a unique opportunity for you to upcycle and transform your favorite t-shirt, blouse, scarf, or a yard of fabric that you want to use for your next project. Each student is welcome to bring one item. Item must be all natural fibers and not weigh more than 1/2 pounds or measure beyond 1.5 yards (weigh fabric while it’s dry).
There will be a brief instruction of shibori dye resist techniques that can be applied to your project. Come experience the magic of indigo using a natural organic indigo vat that will be made specially for the class.
This class is appropriate for all ages.


This workshop is part of Craft Collective’s first-ever Fiber Fest! You’re invited to join in the festivities the day before, on Saturday, June 8th, for a day filled with fiber fun! A presentation from Southern California Fibershed, a Merino sheep shearing demo & talk, lathe, wet felting and spinning demos, free kids crafts, a fun macrame’ make & take craft, an epic fiber & fabric swap, a yarn sale from Apricot Yarn, and more! Learn more here!


• Military and sibling discounts: Email us for more information.
• Scholarships available: Click here for an application.
• Homeschoolers: Click here for enrollment details.
• If this class is full, click here to be added to the Interest List.
• If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. 

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FIBER FEST | Natural Indigo Dyeing
Select a date from the drop-down menu.


San Diego Craft Collective, 2590 Truxtun Rd., Studio 106, SD 92106 • 619.273.3235 • make@sandiegocraft.org

This course will be held outdoors, so we suggest:
• Dress in layers, bring a jacket, hat, apply sunscreen (if needed) so you can adjust to the temperatures.
• Bring water/beverage if you need to be comfortable.
• Bring an apron or wear comfortable clothes that can get messy. You can buy an apron from us here.
• Wear closed-toe shoes.

DIRECTIONS: Located in Liberty Station’s Arts District, you can find our studio at the end of the hallway on the 1st floor of the Dorothea Laub Music & Arts Center (Bldg 176) at the corner of Roosevelt & Truxtun, next to The Lot movie theater. There is plenty of free parking. Parking Lot Q is behind our studio — enter via the driveway off Dewey. Across the street in the Vons parking lot, it is also free. If you can’t find us, call or text 619.273.3235.

CLASS SIZE: 3 min. If the minimum is not met, you will receive a full refund or credit toward another class. 

REFUNDS: No refunds for tardiness or no-shows. For a refund (minus a 5% processing fee), you must cancel 7 days before the start of the class. After 7 days, we cannot offer refunds, as materials and supplies have already been purchased.

TRANSFERS: You may transfer your enrollment spot to someone else, but transfers must happen before the workshop begins. Please email us to let us know who’s coming.

INTEREST LIST: If a class is full or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join our Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

Sarah Myriam Winston has been designing, dyeing and weaving apparel and accessories, as well as preserving collectible textiles for over two decades. A graduate of San Diego State University, she found her passion when enrolling in the graduate program for Applied Design in Textile in 2000. Over the years, her work has been featured in various group exhibitions such as the San Diego Visual Art Museum and the San Bernardino College Art gallery. She has received 1st place and honors at California Weaver’s Conference and numerous fiber art shows. She has 12 years experience in the museum world as a textile collection manager and received formal training through the CSU Long Beach and at the International Preservation Studies Center.
Her dual cultural heritage from Switzerland and Nigeria is reflected in her hand-dyed, handwoven work. Her sources of inspiration are the harmonious colors and textures of nature. Her mentors are the traditional weavers and dyers of South Asia, Japan, and West Africa. She uses the beauty of natural fibers such as linen, silk, hemp, and alpaca. Fusing the subtle radiance of natural dyes and traditional techniques she creates simple, elegant wearable pieces.

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