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SUMMARY:Natural Dye Workshop: An Ecological Design Collective Grounding
DESCRIPTION:Join the EDC for a free workshop on the practice of natural dyeing with Indigo! As part of 2024-25 EDC Itinerary Reimagining Land\, this session invites participants to engage with indigo\, a plant deeply intertwined with histories of labor\, migration\, and artistry across cultures. \n\n\n\nWorkshop Description: Guided by the traditions of resist dyeing from China\, India\, and Japan\, participants will explore techniques that shape how fabric interacts with dye. Using an indigo vat cultivated in alignment with natural processes\, attendees will create their own patterns on fabric. No previous experience is required—just a spirit of curiosity\, experimentation\, and play! \n\n\n\nThis workshop is hosted by Blue Light Junction\, an independent dye studio founded by textile artist\, farmer\, and natural dyer Kenya Miles. Blue Light Junction is more than a studio; it is a living archive and community hub that uplifts the work of cultural practitioners of natural dyeing. Rooted in Baltimore’s Station North/Greenmount neighborhood\, the space is dedicated to the cultivation\, processing\, and preservation of natural dyes. Just outside the studio\, the Natural Dye Garden\, stewarded in partnership with Hidden Harvest\, flourishes as a site of both production and education—growing the very plants used in workshops like this one. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDetails and RSVP below to reserve a spot for the tour. Only 1 reservation per person.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDETAILS \n\n\n\nCost: Free \n\n\n\nMaterials: All materials will be provided for this workshop. You are welcome to bring anotebook and something to write with for note-taking.Refreshments: Water\, seltzer\, tea & light snacks will be provided. Feel free to bringalong additional food if necessary. There is a refrigerator to store food/drink and amicrowave. Utensils\, plates and cups are also available.Workshop Details: Includes one (x1) bandana to dye per person (max 15 participants)2-hour Indigo dyeing facilitation w/Blue Light Junction Founder Kenya Milesresist (itajime\, shibori\, resist techniques) \n\n\n\nBlue Light Junction Address: 209 McAllister Street\, Suite A\, Baltimore\, MD 2120 \n\n\n\nParking: Street parking (without meters + 2 hours) is available on Guilford Avenueand E Lafayette. North Calvert and E. North Ave have (metered parking)Entrance: You will see a gray door marked “Blue Light Junction”. Please enter here.There is one step up to enter the studio. The studio entrance is next to HiddenHarvest Farm in the alleyway between E. Lafayette and E. North Avenue. \n\n\n\nEvent Series: \n\n\n\nThis event is a continuation of the EDC’s 2024-25 itinerary for “Reimagining Land\,” anchored in a monthly series of “Groundings” that explore Baltimore’s ecology\, history\, and contemporary place-making efforts through experiential events. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpaces are limited. Please email collective@ecodesigncollective.org if you need to cancel your RSVP\, or if you would like to be added to the waitlist.
URL:https://community.ecodesigncollective.org/event/natural-dye-workshop-an-ecological-design-collective-grounding/
CATEGORIES:Land
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