| Title | Information |
| Instructor | Casey Newman |
| Skill Level | Beginner |
| Length of Workshop | 1 day |
| Date(s) | Friday, June 26, 2026 |
| Cost | $175 per day x 1 day + $25 material fee |
| Total Price of Workshop | $200 |
This workshop is full. You can place yourself on the waiting list here.
Workshop Description
In this workshop we will create and use an indigo dye vat, unlocking the mysteries of this blue pigment that has been used throughout the world for centuries. Students will learn the basics of Shibori dyeing, a Japanese technique of folding and binding fabric to create beautiful patterns with indigo dye. There are infinite ways to manipulate fabric to create unique designs.
Casey will provide everything necessary to try out numerous techniques. Several pieces of cotton fabric, as well as a cotton bandana, will be provided, along with all dye materials and pattern-making supplies. Students are welcome to bring additional fabric from home to dye. Fabric needs to be natural fibers (cotton, linen, wool, silk, hemp, rayon) and small/medium sized items will fit best in our dye vat. Bring nothing larger than a t-shirt or pillowcase, please.
Students will end the day with fabric with beautiful blue and white designs to use in future projects such as bookbinding, sewing, home decor, and more!
Materials/Equipment to be Provided by Students
- Wear clothes that can get a little messy or bring an apron
- Waterproof gloves, like dishwashing gloves or similar
- Optional:
- Bonefolder
- Ruler
- Small cutting mat
- Fabric: needs to be natural fibers (cotton, linen, wool, silk, hemp) and small/medium sized items that will best fit in our dye vat (i.e., T-shirt, pillowcase, dishtowel, small pieces of fabric yardage, etc.). There will be plenty of dye so don’t be shy about bringing extra things to dye!
See Materials Glossary for definitions and images
Materials/Equipment to be Provided by Instructor
- Indigo dye
- Shibori tools and equipment
- Cotton fabric
- Cotton bandana
Instructor Biography
Casey Newman is a naturalist and an artist who incorporates nature into her work, creating a unique way to connect with the beauty of nature. She is a botanical printer and natural dye artist, printing leaves onto fabric and paper using only the natural pigments found within each leaf. Casey grows and gathers natural materials to make dyes for fabric, botanical inks, watercolors, and other art supplies. Her work is centered around northwest native plants and she is inspired by living and working at Cedar Dell Forest Farm on the outskirts of Portland, Oregon.
