Art of Indigo Dyeing Workshop
What to Expect
Experience the magic of creating with all-natural indigo!
• Learn about indigo here at the home of indigo baron and Winyah Indigo Society’s first president, Thomas Lynch, Sr.!
• Used for the distinctive blue British uniform, indigo was South Carolina’s first cash crop
• All-natural indigo dyeing basics are covered as you create a bandana and tea towel to take home
• Various wrapping & dyeing techniques will be demonstrated
• Items to be dyed and all other materials necessary to create different designs will be provided
About the Workshop
• Skill Level Beginner & Intermediate
• Classes are weather permitting and may be rescheduled
• Please note this class takes place partially outdoors
• Please wear old clothes and closed-toe shoes
• Bring long latex or rubber gloves if you have them
• Workshop is non-refundable and limited to 10 students
• Minimum class size is 4; if minimum is not met, then class will be rescheduled
Meeting Location and Check-In Time
• Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your class.
• Hopsewee Plantation, U.S. 17 between Georgetown and McClellanville (Georgetown, SC)
• GPS Address: 494 Hopsewee Road, Georgetown, SC 29440
What to Wear
• Please wear old clothes and closed-toe shoes
• Bring long latex or rubber gloves if you have them; disposable ones will be provided if you don't have your own
• The plantation is located in a beautiful natural setting, which unfortunately includes mosquitoes. We do spray for mosquitoes regularly, but insect repellent is helpful for those who are sensitive.
Address
494 Hopsewee Rd., Georgetown, SC, 29440
Pricing
From $75
Cancellation Policy
Workshop is non-refundable. Please note this workshop takes place partially outdoors. Should cancellation become necessary due to inclement weather, participants will be notified and the workshop will be rescheduled.
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