2025-06-19 – Indigo Dyeing (Online)

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The one and only blue, found in so many Scandinavian linens! In this workshop, students will have the opportunity to make their own indigo vat at home and bring those blues to life themselves. Using a mineral-based vat is simple, fun, and can dye huge amounts of fabric! Whether you're a Nordic weaver looking to integrate flammegarn techniques into your linen coverlets, or if you'd just like to add some blue to your home, this class will get your started.

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In addition to the materials included in the kit, students will need to provide a 5-gallon bucket, a stirring dowel or stick, gloves, hot water, and additional cellulose-based textiles.

Students will need to provide a computer, laptop, or tablet with a camera and mic as well as a fast, reliable internet connection.

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When registering for the class, please make sure to use the mailing and email addresses you'd like the Zoom meeting invitations sent to. You will receive links to the Zoom sessions by email sometime during the week prior to the class. If this class is a gift, please sign up with the recipient's mailing and email addresses or be prepared to forward the kit and all communications.

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June 5, 2025

Click here to learn more about instructor Lesley Darling.

Vesterheim’s 2025 online programming is supported in part by a generous gift to the Vesterheim Annual Fund from Sons of Norway - Noreg Lodge 3-466.