SNOW-DYEING + SHIBORI WORKSHOP
Learn how to create colorful textiles and designs with snow and non-toxic fiber reactive dyes. During this workshop we will touch on a handful of contemporary and traditional shibori techniques to create beautiful, evocative watercolor designs using snow. (Shibori is the ancient Japanese form of resist dyeing that creates beautiful designs and patterns.) You do not need any artistic background to participate and will leave with a statement scarf that is sure to be a conversation starter. Students will create an oversized 54" x 54" bamboo scarf and have the option to bring four additional items from home.
MN MERRY MARKET AT THE STATE FAIR
The Minnesota Merry Market at the State Fair will feature 70+ amazing local artists and
gift vendors selling a wide variety of art, jewelry, home decor, treats, and more.
Shoppers can grab a drink from the either the indoor or outdoor bar (operated by
CanCan Wonderland), shop for one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on their holiday list, visit
with Santa (he arrives at 2pm each day), take a holiday train ride, indulge from the
selection of food trucks and vendors, and more!
Do The Dow! The Dow Artist Bldg. Annual Open Studios
Come check out over 50 artists work in their studio and the gallery. There will be arts & craft activities for all ages including painting, henna, artist designed coloring books, tarot readings, balloon making, clay sculpting, musicians and I’ll be hosting a Make & Take Indigo Experience in my studio, #316.
Indigo + Shibori Workshop at Lakeville Area Arts Center
Come dip into the magical world of indigo! In this workshop you will learn how to naturally dye with indigo, learn how to make an indigo vat + a handful of traditional and contemporary shibori techniques. Shibori is the ancient Japanese form of resist dyeing that creates beautiful designs and patterns.
Your workshop registration includes:
A set of tea towels
An organic cotton tote bag
We also invite you to bring 2 pieces from home to dye with natural indigo
Instructional hand-outs with an organic indigo recipe, best practices, care instructions, shibori techniques and resources
Supplies are included in the registration fee.
INDIGO EXPERIENCE / SILENT AUCTION BENEFIT FOR MCFM
Annabella Sardelis is the founder of INDIGO & SNOW, an atelier dedicated to zero waste and seeing the beauty in utility, and frequent Mill City Farmers Market artist. Join Annabella in her studio, where she will guide a group through the process of indigo dyeing.
You will create a linen table runner and a set of tea towels.
Each person can also bring one piece (made from natural fibers (cotton, linen, silk, etc.) from home to dye with natural indigo.
No experience necessary.
to bid on this experience that supports the Mill City Farmers Market and supports my work as a teaching artist. Bidding is open thru 9/11 at 6 p.m.
Photo credit: Renee Yamada
Indigo Workshop / Ney Nature Center
Come dip into the magical world of indigo! In this workshop you will learn how to naturally dye with indigo, learn how to make an indigo vat + a handful of traditional and contemporary shibori techniques. Shibori is the ancient Japanese form of resist dyeing that creates beautiful designs and patterns.
Your workshop registration includes:
A set of 4 cloth napkins
The opportunity to bring 3 pieces from home to dye with natural indigo. This is an ideal time to over-dye items that are stained and make them better than ever with indigo. (Natural fibers only).
Instructional hand-outs with an organic indigo recipe, best practices and care instructions.
Hosted by Indigo & Snow – artist Annabella Sardelis.
Indigo Workshop / Lake Minnetonka
Come dip into the magical world of indigo and shibori and a create a one-of-a-kind linen piece of home decor that can be used as a wall hanging or stunning table runner.
In this workshop you will learn how to make a natural indigo vat, dye with indigo, and maintain a natural vat.
Each participant will have the opportunity to dye their own 5’ linen wall hanging, 5x with indigo, exploring the beautiful range of shades this plant shares with us.
In this workshop you will also learn a handful of traditional and contemporary shibori techniques. Shibori is the ancient Japanese form of resist dyeing that creates beautiful designs and patterns.
Your workshop registration includes:
PFD, 5’ linen fabric for wall hanging/or table runner
The opportunity to bring one additional piece to dye with indigo. This can be a piece you’ve previously dyed with indigo and you would like to deepen the color; this can be a piece made from natural fibers that is stained and you wish to over-dye, giving it a second life; or you are invited to bring up to 2 yards of additional fabric to dye.
Instructional hand-outs with an organic indigo recipe, best practices, care instructions, and resources.
This workshop will be taught outside in the gorgeous garden of Charlie Wagner on Lake Minnetonka.
We hope you can join us for this hands-on experience!
This workshop is co-hosted by Charlie Wagner.
Mill City Farmers Market
Mill City Farmer’s Market Dates / 2023
Saturday, 6/17, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Saturday, 7/8, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Saturday, 8/5, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Saturday, 9/23, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Saturday, 10/14, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Photo credit: Mill City Times
BIG MAGIC WORKSHOP
You are invited to a Big Magic Workshop!
This workshop is taught by textile artist + surface design instructor Annabella Sardelis of INDIGO & SNOW, and co-hosted by Heather Heier and breath-work facilitator Sarah Haberman. We truly hope you can join us for this magical hands-on experience!
Details:
Sunday, August 20,
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
In this workshop you will learn a surface design technique that will wow your friends and family when you share with them you dyed your gorgeous one-of-a-kind scarf! You will have an opportunity to bring 2-3 pieces from home to dye. They must be made with natural fibers (cotton, linen, silk etc). Examples include: a white a sundress, white overalls, pillow cases, napkins sets, up to 2 yards of fabric, white tshirts. Please feel free to bring in stained white/off white items and see this as an opportunity to over-dye them and make them more vibrant than ever. If you have any questions feel free to drop me a line. No experience necessary.
Your workshop registration includes:
an oversized bamboo scarf, 52” x 52”
non-toxic fiber reactive dyes
bring 2-3 pieces from home to dye
an instructional hand-out with care instructions
Our workshop will begin with breath-work facilitator Sarah Haberman. She will lead us with 10 minutes of breath work - which will get the magic started. Sarah was at the Edina Art Fair with Heather when this ignited - and together we will get creative and connected.
We hope you can join us for this magical experience!
Location:
This will be an outdoor workshop in Heather’s back-yard.
Rain location:
The Dow Bldg./ Studio 316
2242 University Ave., St. Paul, MN
Renegade Pop-up @ Pitchfork Music Festival
INDIGO & SNOW will be a featured artist at the Renegade Pop-up @ Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago, 7/21-7/23.
Art-A-Whirl / Open Studio Event / Studio 404
I hope you can visit my new studio/showroom at the Northrup King Bldg.
Studio 404
I’m thrilled to share my new S/S/23 Collection with you!
Please note: the easiest door to access my new studio is to park in the Van Buren parking lot on Van Buren St. Use the NKB door with the green awning and head up to the 4th floor. I am down the hall on the left. P.S. If stairs aren’t your thing, there’s an elevator nearby. Just use the 1st floor door and take the elevator to the 4th floor.
INDIGO + SHIBORI WORKSHOP
Come dip into the magical world of indigo!
In this workshop you will learn how to naturally dye with indigo, learn how to make an indigo vat + a handful of traditional and contemporary shibori techniques.
Shibori is the ancient Japanese form of resist dyeing that creates beautiful designs and patterns.
Your workshop registration includes:
A set of tea towels
An organic cotton tote bag
We also invite you to bring 2 pieces from home to dye with natural indigo
Instructional hand-outs with an organic indigo recipe, best practices, care instructions, shibori techniques and resources.
We hope you can join us for this hands-on experience!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Note: this workshop will be taught outside in a spacious environment. If you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
SNOW-DYEING + SHIBORI WORKSHOP
Note: this workshop is SOLD OUT
To join the waitlist please call the Edina Art Center: (952) 903-5780
or visit > > > the Edina Art Center > > > visit the ART section on their online catalog to join the waitlist.
Learn the art of snow-dyeing!
Learn how to create colorful textiles and designs with snow and non-toxic fiber reactive dyes. During this workshop we will touch on a handful of contemporary + traditional shibori techniques to create beautiful, evocative watercolor designs using snow. (Shibori is the ancient Japanese form of resist dyeing that creates beautiful designs and patterns.) You do not need any artistic background to participate and will leave with a statement scarf that is sure to be a conversation starter.
WORKSHOP PROJECTS
Dyeing an oversized 52" x 52" square bamboo scarf (This fabric can be styled as a scarf, sarong, turn it into curtain, a one-of-a-kind baby quilt, you get the idea).
You will have the opportunity to bring 4 additional projects from home. These can be pieces you want to over-dye - - - pillow cases, white tshirts, (if you have a stained white sundress, this is a stellar way to give it a second life). The pieces must be made from natural fibers, no synthetics e.g. cotton, linen, silk
Note: your registration includes one bamboo rayon scarf, 52” x52”, it is regarded as the most sustainable bamboo you can get in the USA, because the effluents are 100% recycled in the process and not released into the watershed.
Grab a friend and come learn the art of snow-dyeing and join us for this hands-on-creative-experience!
Supplies to bring:
1 pair of latex gloves (the yellow kind used for dishes are fine.) 2 clamps, this link is an example 5 gallon bucket for transporting your work home w/ snow a dish-tub for transporting your work home w/ snow If need be, you can get a disposable oven pan, or check the dollar store for a large plastic bowl, for transporting your work home w/ snow 1 garbage bag (used for transporting your work home w/ snow) 1 ball of cotton string a pair of scissors an apron is optional
What to wear: We will go outside to gather snow for 10 minutes, (bring/wear what you would normally wear in Minnesota on a winter day, the obv. a hat/gloves/winter boots/winter coat) other than that you will be cozy inside the Edina Art Center. Snow-dyeing isn't a messy process. We're working with soda ash, but this will not stain your clothing. Projects to bring: You can bring up to 4 additional projects from home These can be pieces you want to over-dye - - - pillow cases, white tshirts, (if you have a stained white sundress, this is a stellar way to give it a second life). This dyeing technique can only be used with natural fibers, both cellulose + protein fibers, these dyes do not dye synthetic fibers. Be sure to read your labels. If you are knitter, you can dye wool or cotton skeins. If you have any questions re: additional projects to bring, drop me a line.
Mill City Farmers Market
Save The Date!
MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET
6/19, 8/14, 9/11, 9/18
8 A.M. - 1 P.M.
Please note the Art Market is curated each week and rotates a selection of ceramic, jewelry, wood and fiber artists. These dates are my Market dates for the 2021 season. I hope to see you there!
INDIGO + SHIBORI WORKSHOP
Come dip into the magical world of indigo and shibori and create a one-of-a-kind linen table runner and a set of 4 cotton napkins.
In this workshop you will learn how to make a natural indigo vat + a handful of traditional and contemporary shibori techniques. Shibori is the ancient Japanese form of resist dyeing that creates beautiful designs and patterns.
Live Painting Event + Holiday Pop-up at Arc'teryx
There are only 12 spots available. Reservations are strongly recommended.
INDIGO + CLAY RESIST (OUTDOOR) WORKSHOP
Learn how to make two natural indigo vats, one using henna and Michel Garcia’s 1-2-3 natural indigo vat. In this workshop you will learn how to make a clay resist to hand-paint and hand-print your designs. Students will have an opportunity to explore indigo dyeing and learn a handful of traditional + contemporary shibori techniques. Students are encouraged to bring 3-5 pieces of fabric / projects from home to dye during this workshop.
Students will begin by painting and printing their own designs on fabric using a non-toxic clay resist. The second week, students will learn how to make and maintain a natural indigo vat and dye the textiles they designed with clay resist the first week. Students will leave with samples of cloth with unique designs that can be used in future projects, i.e. quilts or making pillows . This is a great class for all levels of dyers, printmakers and designers.
*Shibori is the ancient Japanese form of resist dyeing that creates beautiful designs and patterns.
Workshop projects include:
A set of tea towels
2 pieces of 20” x 20” Kona cloth that is ideal for quilting or making into pillows
3 - 5 projects you bring from home to dye with natural indigo
Hand-outs with an organic indigo + clay resist recipes + best practices, care instructions, and resources.
Note: this workshop will be taught outside in a spacious environment, rain or shine. You are required to wear a mask during the workshop. We will be conscious to practice social distancing while sharing space with one another. If you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Come dip into the magical world of indigo and explore your creativity!
Mill City Farmers Market
We have an exciting announcement to share with you! You can find INDIGO & SNOW at the Mill City Farmers Market in Minneapolis on 8/29, 9/12, 10/10! Get out your calendars and save the date, seriously do it…I’ll wait.
Shop our newest selection of facemasks including our best selling Giving Thanks mask and luxe hand-dyed Big Magic bamboo mask. We will also be bringing our limited edition hand-dyed and painted apparel, scarves and home decor items.
I look forward to seeing you there, I’ve missed you!
INDIGO + SHIBORI (OUTDOOR) WORKSHOP
Come dip into the magical world of indigo and shibori and create a one-of-a-kind set of tea towels and bring a handful of personal projects to dye with natural indigo!
In this workshop you will learn how to make a natural indigo vat + a handful of traditional and contemporary shibori techniques. (Shibori is the ancient Japanese form of resist dyeing that creates beautiful designs and patterns).
Workshop projects include:
* A set of tea towels
* 3 - 5 projects you bring from home to dye with natural indigo
* Indigo string that can be used for macrame, wrapping gifts or craft projects.
* Hand-outs with an organic indigo recipe, best practices, care instructions, shibori techniques and resources.
Note: this workshop will be taught outside in a spacious environment, rain or shine. You are required to wear a mask during the workshop. We will be conscious to practice social distancing while sharing space with one another. If you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
I hope you can join us for this hands-on experience!
INDIGO + SHIBORI WORKSHOP
Come dip into the magical world of indigo and shibori and create a one-of-a-kind market tote, set of tea towels, and a project you bring from home that you will have the opportunity to dye with indigo!
In this workshop you will learn how to make a natural indigo vat + a handful of traditional and contemporary shibori techniques. (Shibori is the ancient Japanese form of resist dyeing that creates beautiful designs and patterns).
Workshop projects include:
* An organic cotton market tote
* A set of tea towels
* A linen bookmark naturally dyed with indigo
* A piece you bring from home to over-dye with natural indigo
* Indigo string that can be used for macrame, wrapping gifts or craft projects.
* Hand-outs with an organic indigo recipe, best practices, care instructions, shibori techniques and resources.
Note: this workshop will be taught outside in a spacious environment, rain or shine. You are required to wear a mask during the workshop. We will be conscious to practice social distancing while sharing space with one another. If you have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out.
I hope you can join us for this hands-on experience!
$125
SNOW DYEING + SHIBORI WORKSHOP
In this workshop you will learn the art of snow-dyeing!
Learn how to create colorful textiles and designs with snow and non-toxic fiber reactive dyes. During this workshop we will touch on a handful of contemporary + traditional shibori techniques to create beautiful, evocative watercolor designs using snow. (Shibori is the ancient Japanese form of resist dyeing that creates beautiful designs and patterns.) You do not need any artistic background to participate and will leave with a statement scarf that is sure to be a conversation starter.
Note: this is an ideal workshop to bring kids (ages 10+) must be accompanied with an adult. I often have grandparents bring along a grandchild - this is a wonderful experience to share with family + friends.
WORKSHOP PROJECTS
Dyeing an oversized 52" x 52" square bamboo scarf (This fabric can be worn as a scarf, sarong, turn it into curtains, pillows, a one-of-a-kind baby quilt, you get the idea).
You will have the opportunity to bring 4 - 6 additional projects from home. These can be pieces you want to over-dye - - - if you want to go the zero-waste path, onesies, (this a brilliant way to transform a stained onesie), bamboo socks, pillow cases, white tshirts, (if you have a stained white sundress, this is a stellar way to give it a second life). You get the idea.
Snow-dyed string that can be used for wrapping gifts or for macrame.
Note: This workshop project includes my signature bamboo rayon (that I make my scarves from), it is regarded as the most sustainable bamboo you can get in the USA, because the effluents are 100% recycled in the process and not released into the watershed.
Grab a friend or your family (or both) and come learn the art of snow-dyeing and make one-of-a-kind pieces!
REGISTER NOW!
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SNOW-DYEING + SHIBORI WORKSHOP
FEB. 29. + MARCH 1, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
TEXTILE CENTER
3000 University Ave SE
MPLS.
$115
Good Day Holiday Market / Holiday Edition
“Good Day Market is a highly curated shopping event feature well-made handmade home & lifestyle goods and the people that make them. This year we're featuring 65+ midwest makers and a curated retail section at the Garver Feed Mill, located in Madison’s near east side. This event is free to attend.”
Saturday, December 14, 12 - 6 pm
Sunday, December 15, 10 am - 4 pm
American Craft Council Craft Bash (and Decked Out Preview Party)
Friday, December 6, 2019 – VIP preview event, 6:30 – 10 p.m.
Saturday, December 7, 2019 – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.