Wondering how to convert the leaves of Japanese indigo (Persicaria tinctoria) into blue pigment? Join us at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station, […]
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Cancelled: Aboubakar Fofana Textiles Trunk Show
We deeply regret that this trunk show has been canceled. We will be following up soon with ways to support Aboubakar’s work. Born in Mali and raised in France, Aboubakar […]
Read MoreEarth and Sky: Abstraction with indigo and tannin dyes with Judi Pettite
Explore the beauty and variety of blue and brown shades on your natural fibers Join Judi Pettite onsite at the Fibershed Learning Center near Point Reyes Station, where we’ll explore […]
Read MoreIndigo Extraction Process—from leaf to pigment with Judi Pettite
A step-by-step participatory workshop for artists and small- to medium-scale indigo growers Wondering how to convert the leaves of Japanese indigo (Persicaria tinctoria) into blue pigment? Join Judi Pettite onsite […]
Read MoreIndigo and Ceriops Natural Dyes with Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam
Learn to prepare and dye with two traditional Indonesian natural dyes: Indigo and Ceriops (mangrove tannin) Please join us at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center near Point Reyes Station, CA, […]
Read MoreBatik and Javanese Cultural Wisdom with Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam
Learn the art of batik, with Javanese cultural wisdom guiding the creative process in this 2-day hands-on workshop The Fibershed Learning Center in Point Reyes Station, California, welcomes Agus Ismoyo […]
Read MoreJapanese Indigo Extraction for Home Dyers and Artists with Judi Pettite
Join Judi Pettite of BioHue for an online session on small scale pigment extraction from Japanese indigo (Persicaria tinctoria). Judi will provide step-by-step instruction on the process of yielding pigment […]
Read MoreMaking Paints, Inks, Stains & Pastels using Indigo with Judi Pettite
Indigo extract is a versatile saturating pigment, an ideal art medium. It has good lightfastness, which makes it suitable for a variety of applications, and works well with a variety […]
Read MoreMaking a Traditional Japanese Vat with Buaisou
Learn about the process of how to make and maintain an indigo vat/dye, using a traditional technique of fermenting Sukumo (composted indigo) in ash lye, calcium hydroxide, and wheat bran […]
Read MoreShibori Using Local Indigo (Jenny Fong + Craig Wilkinson)
Craig Wilkinson, a local Japanese Indigo grower & member of Fibershed, and Jenny Fong of Modern Shibori are collaborating to offer 3 hours of shibori techniques and indigo dyeing! […]
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