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Blog / Events / Lectures & Seminars / Dyeing with Fresh Indigo, July 27

Dyeing with Fresh Indigo, July 27

July 13, 2023

The Learning Garden presents:
Dye Garden Series: Dyeing with Fresh Indigo

Thursday, July 27, 2023
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

NC Cooperative Extension
Buncombe County Center
49 Mount Carmel Road
Asheville, NC 28806

Presenters: Pat Strang and Joyce Tromba, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteers

In this class, you will learn about growing 2 types of indigo for your dye gardens. Additionally you will have hands-on experfresh indigoience collecting the plant material and learning 2 methods of dying silk scarves with fresh indigo. If there is time, there will be information on creating an organic indigo dye vat.

Presentation is free, $10 donation requested. Cash only.

This class will be in the garden, please dress appropriately.

Registration: Seating is limited and registration is required. Please click on the link below to register. If you encounter problems registering or if you have questions, call 828-255-5522

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