Introduction to Indigo and Botanical Textile Prints

Indigo and Botanical Textile Print Workshop

Nadene Mairesse/ Idyllwilde

DESCRIPTION

In this 4-hour workshop we’ll be combining two natural dye techniques to create botanical textile prints. We’ll review the origins and many applications of indigo dye as you learn various “resist” techniques such as folding and clamping to create patterns on your indigo-dyed cotton fabric. We’ll then layer foraged plants, and flowers from the Idyllwilde Dye Garden over our indigo print and steam print the botanicals onto fabric. You’ll leave the workshop with your printed cotton textile and loads of knowledge to set up your own organic indigo vat and make botanical prints at home.

DATE/TIME

 Saturday, August 10, 10 am-2 pm (with 15 minute coffee and snacks break, and half-hour lunch break)

LOCATION

The Ritz Theatre Set Shop (where we can get messy!) 111 W. 3rd St. Sheffield, Alabama

CAPACITY/ AGES

10 students, 16 years +

MATERIALS 

• Students will need to bring long rubber gloves (dishwashing gloves are fine)

• Appropriate attire for very messy work (clothing and shoes may be permanently stained).

WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR FEE

$125 per student

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Nadene Mairesse is a Florence, Alabama- based designer and maker whose work lies at the intersection of nature and material culture. Her design and natural dye studio Idyllwilde incorporates plant-based dyes, natural fiber textiles and handcraft to produce hand dyed textiles, garments and home provisions. Nadene has led natural dye and handcraft skills workshops throughout the Southeast region since 2015. She earned her BA in French Literature at UCLA, and her B.Architecture and B.Interior Architecture at Auburn University.