Indigo Shibori Dyeing with Judy Saye-Willis

Join us for this exciting workshop with renowned textile artist Judy Saye-Willis! In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the entire process of indigo shibori dyeing, from harvest to dye vat! Students will begin with a visit in the morning to the field where they will harvest indigo. Then, head back to Judy’s studio to begin cold extraction dyeing. In the afternoon, students will learn how to create shibori resist on fabric and dye it in the indigo vats. Participants will create a silk scarf or bandana and two organic cotton napkins. All materials are included in the class fee. Note: This workshop will be located at Judy’s studio. Directions will be sent out prior to the workshop. Workshop Information:Date: Saturday, July 11 from 9am-4pmTeaching artist: Judy Saye-WillisLevel: Beginner to IntermediateAges 18+Participation fee: $175 per personNote: Scholarships available for students with financial need. Please email molly.rivera@redwingarts.orgMembers receive 10% off workshops - use code MEMBER10 at checkout! Not a member yet? Sign up at redwingarts.org/support-red-wing-artsWe are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all. If you have a disability or specific access needs, please contact Molly Rivera at molly.rivera@redwingarts.org or 651-309-4980 so we can support your participation. We encourage advance notice when possible and will make every effort to accommodate. About the Artist: Judy Saye-Willis is a visual artist who has lived in rural Minnesota her entire life. Her current work is focused on the use of natural pigments and dyes made from locally grown and foraged materials. She produces bodies of work on textiles and paper that often speaks to choices, environmental stewardship and human conditions.“I have been a fiber artist for most of my life. My work has been rich in texture with exciting color, has strong eye appeal and often a message of environmental stewardship. When I discovered natural dyes I read everything I could find about the cultures, history, geography and politics that surround textiles and natural dyes. I also discovered that I could locally forage for dye materials in the prairies, ditches, woodlands, by the streams and in some of my friend’s gardens. I was seeing Natures Gentle Colors in a whole new way. I would ask my mentor for recipes and processes. He finally told me to use my eyes and head. That has served me well. I can now collaborate with the materials having mastered techniques. However, I still have green stains on my knees.” Judy has a stula (studio lab) in Northfield, MN. Learn more about her and see her work at her website here. Register #block-096f01faee29a2b9248d { --sqs-block-content-flex: 0; } #block-096f01faee29a2b9248d { --opacity: 100%; --translate-x: 0px; --translate-y: 0px; --rotation: 0deg; --scale-x: 100%; --scale-y: 100%; --skew-x: 0deg; --skew-y: 0deg; --origin-x: 50%; --origin-y: 50%; opacity: var(--opacity, 1) ; transform: translateX(var(--translate-x) ) translateY(var(--translate-y) ) rotate(var(--rotation) ) scale(var(--scale-x) , var(--scale-y) ) skewX(var(--skew-x) ) skewY(var(--skew-y) ) ; transform-origin: var(--origin-x) var(--origin-y) ; }