Course Code: 25STX104I
This in-person workshop takes place at Center for Book Arts on Saturday, May 3rd, 2024 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Saturday, May 3, 11:00am–5:00pm
Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on April 19th, at 11:59 pm.
About the Workshop:
This in-person workshop is taught by Rhonda Khalifeh.
Indigotin, or indigo, is a natural pigment sourced from indigofera plants to create a range of blue dyes. In this workshop, students will be introduced to all things indigo – the pigment, its history, and contemporary dye vat preparation. After learning how to create a fruit sugar indigo vat, students will hand-dye various papers and their own silk handkerchief. Material safety, fiber preparation, and vat maintenance will also be covered. Students are welcome to bring small handmade papers or light colored fabric for further experimentation. Anyone looking to discover the incredible potential of organic indigo dye should come to this class with an attitude of exploration.
Fun Fact: Prior to the discovery of synthetic blue and chemical dyes in the 19th century, indigo was the only viable source available for creating a lasting blue color.
Required Materials:
All materials and tools are provided by CBA.
About Rhonda Khalifeh
Rhonda Khalifeh is a Syrian-American interdisciplinary artist based in the Hudson Valley. She received her MFA from the fiber department at Cranbrook Academy of Art in 2017 and has been an artist in residence at SVA Bio Art Lab, Textile Arts Center, and Center for Book Arts. Khalifeh’s work has been exhibited across the country and can be found in several public collections including the Met Museum, New York Public Library, and Fine Arts Library at Harvard University. She published Project Z (2018) and Project Z Book II (2022) with Open Projects Press.
All images courtesy of the instructor.