Getting The Blues — An Indigo Dye and Shibori Workshop

Getting The Blues — An Indigo Dye and Shibori Workshop

Adult | Available

286 Whisconier Rd, PO Box 122 Brookfield, CT 06804 United States

River Room

All Levels

Saturday, July 13, 2024 (one day)

10:00 AM-1:00 PM on Sat

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$171.00

Member Discount Available

Dive into the wondrous world of blue with this introductory workshop in indigo dyeing. Join fiber artist Laura Berkowitz Gilbert of Tocco Studio as we dye with an organic indigo vat and explore the Japanese art of shibori, a traditional method of binding fiber to create patterns. Included in the workshop are two tea towels scoured and prepared for dyeing as well as a prepared organic indigo vat and equipment needed to bind and dye the fiber.

Please bring rubber gloves, an apron (or wear work clothes) and a plastic bag to carry wet fiber home in.

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    There is a $4 registration fee included in tuition.

    Members will have the $4 fee deducted from the tuition.
    There is a $42.00 materials fee included in the tuition

    ** Class size is limited to 10  students**

    **This class is held in the Mill Building in the River Room studio which is beneath the Gallery. There will be a set of steps to walk up and down
    **Please note that classes at Brookfield Craft Center must meet a minimum number of registrations for the class to run. Students will be notified within a week's notice whether their class will be held. If the class is canceled due to low enrollment, students may request to be transferred to another class or be refunded in full.

Berkowitz Gilbert, Laura

After graduating with a BA in History from University of Pennsylvania, Laura moved to New York City and immersed herself in the world of design and received her BFA in graphic design from Parsons School of Design.

While working at various design firms, Laura entered the world of fiber through knitting and ultimately felting. She soon began incorporating her natural dyeing practice into her fiber work. Working with dyes like organic indigo, cochineal and even food waste like avocado pits, she coaxes beautiful colors out of the vats to dye textiles, felted vases and fiber for wall art. 

While she loves all natural dyes, indigo is her true love. She is excited to introduce her students to this wondrous dye that is rich in color and history.