Indigo and Batik (ASC192)

Indulge in indigo! Spend two days experimenting with different techniques to produce a number of decorative items. 

What will you learn on this course?

Indigo is one of the oldest dyes used for colouring fabrics and is still used today to colour jeans.

Kick the weekend off experimenting with indigo and batik techniques to create beautiful blue fabric samples. A calico tote bag will also be provided for dyeing.

Your Artist Tutor will introduce you to the work of contemporary textile artists, who adapt these traditional indigo techniques to produce beautiful work.

On day two, using the indigo samples from yesterday, we will spend the morning embellishing with stitch to make a pocket for your tote bag and another item, such as a cushion cover, padded tablet/ ipad cover, or similar.

You will go home with 2 finished items and lots of samples to use in your future projects.

Who is this course for?

This course is for adults aged 18+ years. It is open to beginners. 

At the heart of MAC is a focus on accessibility and inclusion. Please contact us to discuss your specific access needs. This course involves working at low tables and good dexterity is needed in your hands. The room is wheelchair accessible. A personal assistant or companion must book a complimentary ticket if attending to provide support.

Do you need to bring anything?

All materials will be supplied. However, you may wish to bring along any interesting materials you’d like to dye, lace, handmade paper, a white cotton t-shirt etc. (all clean, white or cream and undyed).

Wear old clothes and bring an apron or something similar.

Are there any additional costs?

None.

Who teaches this course?

Helen Lane