Travel back 5,000 years and discover the magic of indigo! Indigo dyeing began in India around 3,000 BCE and journeyed along the Silk Road to Greece and Rome as a rare and luxurious good. At a time when blue colorants were scarce and highly valuable, indigo became one of the world’s most treasured pigments. By the 6th century, its rich hues had spread to China and Japan, shaping textile traditions across continents.
Now, this ancient art form is coming to RenewAll Inc. on March 21 for a hands-on afternoon workshop.
Join us to learn the fundamentals of indigo dyeing, including how to properly set up and maintain a dye vat. Each participant will dye one silk scarf, exploring the beauty and unpredictability of this natural process. All materials are provided, just bring your curiosity and creativity.
Come experience the transformation as fabric meets dye and emerges in stunning shades of blue.
About the Instructor:
Kate McComas has been creating fiber art since her teens, beginning with her first quilt stitched on a treadle sewing machine. She holds a master’s degree in art with a specialization in weaving and has taught at Marshall University, Cedar Lakes Crafts, Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia, and the Huntington Museum of Art.
Her quilt designs with Cabin Creek Quilts were featured in Southern Living Magazine. Kate has collaborated with arts organizations across West Virginia, including the West Virginia Commission on the Arts, MountainMade Foundation, the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia, the Huntington Museum of Art, and Heritage Farm Museum and Village. Most recently, she taught hand spinning at the Governor’s Honors Academy at Marshall University. Today, she continues to create and share her love of fiber arts while selling her work at Tamarack Marketplace in Beckley, WV.
Spaces are limited! Reserve your spot and immerse yourself in the timeless art of indigo.
Registration form at
https://shorturl.at/c30SM.
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