with Joann Darling
Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism
252 Main St, Montpelier
members $80 / non-members $85
(includes $20 materials fee)
register: https://vtherbcenter.org/communityeducation/workshops/mysteries-of-indigo-obtaining-blue-nat[...]es/
In many cultures, the color blue holds significance in religious beliefs and spiritual rites, where it is thought to have a positive effect on the mind and body. The color meaning of indigo reflects great devotion, wisdom, and justice along with fairness and impartiality. Humans have been fascinated with indigo-producing plants since Neolithic times. Working with indigo can be a magical experience--there is a great deal of folklore associated with transforming fibers from white to green then, magically before the eyes, to a deep rich blue.
Superb natural blue dyes can be obtained from several` indigo-producing plants. Most of the blue dye plants are not closely related and come from different plant families. Students will be guided through the process of making a natural botanical indigo vat, get to work with several species of plants, and learn the techniques which produce beautiful patterns on fabric.
Everyone will take home a silk scarf that they've dyed themselves.
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