Fiber Arts | Sewing & Natural Dye: Learn to Sew & Indigo Dye

$140.00

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Beginners welcome! Appropriate for ages 12yrs+, or ages 8+yrs with an adult! Join us in a calm and creative setting and learn to sew and indigo natural dye your own unique squares! Instructor LeVar Johnson guides students through the basics of learning to sew on a sewing machine to create two to four upcycled and hemmed cloth squares that can be used as cloth napkins, handkerchiefs, neckerchiefs or other decor. How many you make will depend on your pace as you develop your skills. On the second day, learn to apply a variety of patterns using shibori dye resist techniques to your sewn cloths, following up with a dip in the deep blue indigo dye vat. Be sure to bring an apron and wear clothes that can get messy for the second day of class. You can also buy a Craft Collective apron here to pick up the day of class.
This class is designed for beginners. No prior experience necessary. However, taking Family & Beginner Sewing 101 | Sewing Machine Basics beforehand is encouraged.
Ages 12yrs+, or ages 8+yrs with a participating adult.

Friendly Notice: A trained service dog will be with the instructor during class. The dog is calm, well‑trained, and accustomed to group environments.


• Military, first responders and sibling discounts: Email us for more information.
• Scholarships available: Click here for an application.
• If this class is full or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List.

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Fiber Arts | Natural Dye: Learn to Sew & Indigo Dye
Select a date from the drop-down menu.


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

This course will be held both indoors & 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.
• Do not wear white or shoes that you care about getting splashed with indigo blue.

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: 4 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:

LeVar Johnson is a multidisciplinary artist and maker with a B.A. in Applied Design. He works across many creative mediums, including fashion, jewelry, mixed‑media construction, ceramics, metalwork, sculpture, photography, and audio/video production. A U.S. Navy veteran, LeVar brings a strong background in precision fabrication, material safety, and professional production practices. He also has experience in fine‑art handling and presentation.

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