INDIGO FROM HOM PLANT TO DYE 9th and 11th
February 2015
Hands-on harvesting and dyeing fun.
Participants: Maximum of 10 people, Minimum 5.
Location: Studio Naenna Main Gallery (see map on website:
www.studio-naenna.com)
138/8 Soi Changkhian, Huay Keow
Rd., Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Transport: available from Nimmanahaemind Road if requested in
advance.
Schedule:
9th Feb
2015 Day 1: 9:30 am
Cutting Indigo plants. Washing the leaves and soaking. Learn the theory of
growing indigo and dye vat preparation. Prepare an indigo vat together.
Finish at 12 noon
11th Feb
2015 Day 2: 9:30 am Beating indigo. Tie dye techniques. Indigo
dyeing. Lunch. More Indigo dyeing. Un-tying finished work.
4:00pm
Collecting indigo paste. Conclusion. Finish at 4:30pm
A snack with tea and coffee will be provided at the mid-morning
and mid-afternoon break. Lunch not included but a choice of Thai dishes from
local restaurants can be ordered and taken on the verandah of the Studio. Hot
and cold drinking water is provided.
Things to bring with you:
1. A long sleeved shirt and covered shoes / boots on day
1 for harvesting as the plants may irritate your skin. Gloves will be provided.
2. Mosquito repellant, Sun screen.
3. Items for dyeing in the indigo vat: one item per
person of 100% white pre-washed cotton, either one garment, a scarf or 1 meter
of cloth. Fabrics for dyeing can be purchased at the Studio if required.
Price : 2,000 baht per person.
(students and second-timers1,000 baht )
Please confirm your place and make
your booking early by sending us your request by email or telephone soonest
(see below).
Best regards
Lamorna Cheesman
StudioNaenna Main Gallery
Adorn with Studio Naenna
138/8 Soi Changkhian Huaykeow
Rd., 22 Soi 1
Nimmanhaemind Rd.
T. Changpeuak, Chiang Mai, T. Suthep, Chiang
Mai,
Tel/ Fax. 66-5322-6042
Tel/Fax. 0-5389-5136
e-mail address: emailus1@studio-naenna.com
