Perennial Indigo Vat

Duration: half day  
Level:  Rank Beginner; no experience necessary  
Class size limit : 12
Materials Fee: $10 per person

Synopsis 
This is a basic introduction to the chemical (not fermentation) vat that can be maintained for decades. Learn about the history and use around the world. Learn how to start and maintain an indigo vat with powdered indigo, thiox, and lye. Students will make a few fabric samplers or dye yarn.

Learning Objectives 
1.  Safety first  
2.  Understand indigo; the chemistry and the magic for cellulose and protein fibers
3. Learn to revive a resting vat   

Students should bring  
Enthusiasm 
Rubber gloves 
Glasses or safety glasses  
Apron; wear old clothes & shoes

Indigo	Tie Dye
	Duration: half day Level:  Rank Beginner (I teach children age 9 and up)  Class size limit : 12 Materials Fee: $5 per person

Synopsis 
Students will learn mechanical resist techniques, including marbling and tie-dye. Students will make 4 fabric samplers.

Learning Objectives 
1. Basic understanding of indigo  
2. Basic understanding of mechanical resists  
   

Students should bring  
Enthusiasm 
Rubber gloves 
Glasses or safety glasses  
Apron; wear old clothes & shoes

Indigo	Stitched Resist
	Duration: half day Level:  Rank Beginner (I teach children age 9 and up)  Class size limit : 12 Materials Fee: $5 per person

Synopsis 
Students will explore stitched resist using 2 simple stitches in 3 methods. Stitches will be gathered tightly; students must have enough hand strength to pull stitches tight. Students will make 4 fabric samplers.

Learning Objectives 
1. Understand the theory of gathering as a resist method  
2. Practice a few simple stitches  
3. Practice a few simple methods  
4.  Understand the effects of stitch length  

Students should bring  
Enthusiasm
Needle & thread, thimble or finger protector
Small sharp scissors  
Rubber gloves 
Glasses or safety glasses  
Apron; wear old clothes & shoes 

Indigo	Pole Wrap
	Duration: half day  Level:  Rank Beginner (I teach children age 9 and up)  Class size limit : 12 Materials Fee: $5 per person

Synopsis 
Students will explore the effects of wrapping cloth around a pole, pushing the cloth together to gather it, and dyeing it in indigo. Students will have the opportunity to combine other resist techniques with pole wrapping. Students will make 4 fabric samplers.  

Learning Objectives 
1. Learn the techniques of pole wrapping  
2. Combine techniques with pole wrapping  

Students should bring  
Enthusiasm
Needle & thread, thimble or finger protector 
Small sharp scissors  
Rubber gloves  
Glasses or safety glasses  
Apron; wear old clothes & shoes