Studio Workshop: Indigo Dyeing
April 5, 2025 | 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: High Museum of Art, Red Workshop, Greene Family Education Center
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Work with indigo to dye fabric! Looking to the work Adire Cloth for inspiration, we will use a pre-prepared dye, learn to treat fabric for absorption, and work with wax to design a variety of patterns ahead of the dyeing process. Each participant will create and take home their own hand-dyed indigo fabric pieces.
About Studio Workshops
Studio Workshops are beginner-friendly art-making workshops inspired by artworks on view at the High. These workshops provide opportunities to experiment, play, and enjoy new art-making materials and processes. No prior experience is required. Studio Workshops are designed for adults, but all ages are welcome. This workshop is offered three times.
About Your Instructor
Loi Laing is a visual artist and educator specializing in fiber art, natural dyeing, earth pigments, and botanical inks. She is committed to sustainability and is passionate about connecting people with nature through art. Her workshops emphasize the use of locally sourced, ecofriendly materials, fostering creativity and respect for the environment. By sharing ancient techniques alongside contemporary approaches, Loi empowers participants to explore their artistic potential while honoring the earth. Her writing is featured in the book This Long Thread: Women of Color on Craft, Community, and Connection (2021) by Jen Hewett.
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