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Introduction to Indigo Dyeing & Locally-Foraged Color | August 13-15, 2021


  • Wild Rice Retreat 84860 Old San Road Bayfield, WI, 54814 United States (map)

Join me in Bayfield, Wisconsin at Wild Rice Retreat as we explore the art of growing, harvesting, and dyeing with plants grown in the Great Lakes Region as well as the ancient practice of creating and dyeing with an organic Indigo dye vat. 

This is a great opportunity to dive deeper into natural dyeing by using an organic indigo vat, using both the fructose and iron vat methods which are compostable and organic. You will learn the basics of creating, maintaining, and dyeing with an organic indigo vat using the 1-2-3 indigo vat method. 

Locally grown fiber and dye is gaining popularity as a skill, and you’ll learn how to process plants and flowers from the forest, prairies, and your own gardens to create beautiful hues.

Check In: Friday, August 13, 2021 | Check Out: Sunday, August 15, 2021
Tuition + Meals: from $659 per person
With RicePod Lodging Package: from $1198 per person
With Nest Lodging Package: from $1343 per person

With TreeHaus Lodging Package: from $992 per person

Earlier Event: September 17
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