The is the recorded lecture that I gave in 2024 on the Magic of Indigo as part of In the Studio Online Workshop Week.
Description: Natural dyes are an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint (synthetic dyes are petroleum/fossil fuel-based products) and increase your time outdoors. Learn how and why indigo is so different from all the other natural dyes. We will cover how we get blue dye from green plants, how to make an indigo vat – including a live demonstration! – where indigo comes from, and how to dye with indigo. By the end of the hour, you will have a basic understanding of indigo and how to create your own vat.
Length of recording: 1 hour 11 minutes.