Exhibition dates: August 3, 2015 through August 28, 2015, Gallery Talk: Saturday, August 8th, 4 pm – 5 pm, Opening Reception: Saturday, August 8th, 5 pm – 8 pm. http://www.mendocinoartcenter.org/natural-dye-showcase, Trailer – Natural Dye Workshop 3: Colors of Europe, Colloquium: The Botany and Chemistry of Natural Dyes, Why I Switched from Synthetic to Natural Dyes, Natural Dyeing with Lichens by Barbara Schey, Colors of America: Cochineal workshop with Yoshiko I. Wada, Natural Color: Fiber and Dye with Catharine Ellis, Maintaining and Troubleshooting an Organic Indigo Vat with Catharine Ellis. Led by Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada, founder of Slow Fiber Studios and producer of the Natural Dye Workshop film series, the 2nd France Program will explore Paris and the cultural regions of the Loire Valley and Brittany, inhabited by humans since the Lower Paleolithic Period. Add the indigo to the vat, then the ferrous sulphate, then the lime. The technique of dyeing xiang yun sha  in Shun De was added to Intangible Cultural Heritage in China in 2009. What is the ideal temperature range to keep a natural indigo vat in? We moderate comments to keep posts on-topic, avoid spam, and inappropriate language. Begin to dye with short dips (10-15 minutes). The  juror, Yoshiko I. Wada chose 47 works by 35 fiber artists for their merit as works of art and for the artists’ skillful knowledge of the chemistry of natural dyes. Learn how to prepare an indigo dye vat for Shibori dyeing projects. hello. Wondering if the absence of a ph neutral soap might be the reason for this, and/or if using vinegar could be causing the ph to escalate.Thanks,eliott. Indigo Vats love to be useful so regular dyeing keeps your connection to your vat strong. Join him at his new studio in Brittany as he continues his research and experimentation to unlock the mysteries of natural colors. A project of World Shibori Network, affiliated with Slow Fiber Studios. Led by Yoshiko I. Wada, Natural Dye Demonstrations + European Dye Traditions + Medieval Tapestries + History of Trade from East to West + Modern Organic Chemistry. I enlarged… Allow to stand for one hour Watch Kaari demonstrate the complete process in the instructional video below and be sure to check out her inspiring classes on beginning and intermediate Shibori dyeing technique: http://cr8.lv/introindigoytCreativeLive unleashes your creative potential by connecting you directly with the world's most inspiring visionaries. If necessary you would adjust the vats (see the instructions) but you would adjust the ferrous vat cold. Recently we stoppe... New to the Store: Natural Dyes at Wholesale Prices, Natural Dyes - About The Organic Indigo Vat, This Friday - Bryan Whitehead Exhibition Opening. Looking at stocking your studio? There are 18 California artists represented, along with fiber artists from 13 other states, including WSN members Catharine Ellis and Barbara Shapiro. 123 indigo vat ; All ; Blog; Gifts; Learning: Recipes, Instructions & More; Specialty Dried Raw Materials; Tools; Uncategorized; Workshops & Events; FEEDBACK FRIDAY: Indigo Vat pH, Painting & Reusing Mordant Baths. Yes, this vat will work with either synthetic or natural indigo. These are normally easily fixed. I let this starter vat sit overnight and kept it warm by wrapping a towel around it. All the works selected use fibers treated with natural dyes – indigo is used in many pieces, along with two dozen other dyes derived from plant, mineral, and insect sources. Trailer – Natural Dye Workshop 3: Colors of Europe from Slow Fiber Studios on Vimeo. I know this is an old post, but when it is time to readjust the vat, do you need to add the ingredients in the same amounts as originally, or just in the same proportions? Hi,I was wondering if you stir the vat everyday to keep it from going bad? Also depending on how you work you may find some vats easier to maintain than others. Download the recipe here. Juror: Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada is an artist, author, exhibition curator, textile researcher, and film producer and has long been an exponent of traditional and sustainable practices in fashion and textile production. A worthwhile film no matter your area of interest or level of skill — appealing to dyers, textile enthusiasts, and really anyone interested in how things work in the natural world.