Natural Dyeing Workshop | Indigo | 3.5 hr workshop

No experience required.

This is an in person workshop held at Baaad Rabbits in New West. 

Learn how to make your own Indigo Thiox Vat!

• 1 x 100g skein Wildwestdye’s Pure Merino DK
• Pattern for SpinYouRound hat
• Rubber gloves

Materials Required:

• Wear old clothes or an apron
• Optional (but recommended!) : Students can bring 1 x 100g skein of yarn to be over dyed (does not need to be cream, can be any colour, results will vary depending on base colour of yarn) – must be minimum 80% natural fibres (wool, silk, cotton, bamboo etc..) Yarn will need to be in a skein.
• Crochet or Knitting to work on whilst we wait for the Indigo Vat (and maybe a snack too!).

Workshop will take place rain or shine! We will have a canopy available in case of rain and for shade.  

Dates: 

• Sunday 16th June, 10am - 1:30pm

Instructor: Rebecca Glazier

Rebecca dyed her first fibre when she was 16 years old and started exploring Natural dyes when she moved to Vancouver in 2015. She launched WildWestDye in May 2020 and loves sharing how bright and colourful Natural dyes can be.

Please note - Baaad Rabbits is located in an old building with no insulation - if it is cold outside, the shop is also cold in the morning - please dress accordingly.

Cancellation policy: Store credit will only be provided if we are notified either by phone or email at least one week in advance of the class or workshop, or a refund minus $15 administration fee. 

We request you do not attend the class if you are feeling unwell, please note, partial class refund is not available, and the one week cancellation policy applies.

Covid policy: Baaad Rabbits strongly supports the wearing of masks whilst respecting everyone's personal choice.