Indigo: Stitch & Colour

$134.00

Saturday February 7 / Saturday March 14, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Instructor: BR Goldstein

Materials Fee: $35 (paid directly to the Instructor)
Students: 10

Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of indigo dyeing in this hands-on workshop where participants will gain a basic understanding of the chemistry behind indigo reduction and dyeing, Learn to prepare a vat and explore foundational shibori stitches to create both simple and intricate resist-dye patterns on raw and naturally dyed fabrics.

This workshop explores the tension at the heart of indigo: the balance between deliberate control and the unpredictable nature of the organic.

All materials—including fabric, thread, tools, and dye—will be provided. Due to the structure and timing of the workshop, we’re unable to accommodate personal projects or fabrics brought from home. Just bring your curiosity and willingness to experiment!

Date:

Saturday February 7 / Saturday March 14, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Instructor: BR Goldstein

Materials Fee: $35 (paid directly to the Instructor)
Students: 10

Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of indigo dyeing in this hands-on workshop where participants will gain a basic understanding of the chemistry behind indigo reduction and dyeing, Learn to prepare a vat and explore foundational shibori stitches to create both simple and intricate resist-dye patterns on raw and naturally dyed fabrics.

This workshop explores the tension at the heart of indigo: the balance between deliberate control and the unpredictable nature of the organic.

All materials—including fabric, thread, tools, and dye—will be provided. Due to the structure and timing of the workshop, we’re unable to accommodate personal projects or fabrics brought from home. Just bring your curiosity and willingness to experiment!

BR Goldstein is a Canadian Artist who is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto Canada, she received an MFA from Parsons the New School, in New York City. Primarily a painter and textile artist, Goldstein has worked across many media and exhibited across Canada, and the US. She spent the past 7 years living in North Carolina immersed in its strong tradition of textile manufacturing and textile art.