Bragg Creek Artisans

Indigo Dye Day Workshop with Siri McCormick

  • Sep 09

    Starts: September 9, 2023 @ 10:00 am

    Ends: September 9, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

    Place: Bragg Creek Centre, 23 White Ave, Bragg Creek, AB T0L 0K0

Have fun learning how to create your own fabulous, one-of-a-kind silk scarf and tea towel at this Indigo Dye Day Workshop with Siri McCormick.

In the workshop, you will:
• Set up indigo dye pots
• Get hands-on and learn how to design resist-based patterns on fabric
• Design and dye a silk scarf
• Prepare and dye a cotton tea towel
• Optionally, prepare and dye other objects you bring if time allows

Who is the workshop suitable for? The workshop is open to anyone aged 16+ years. No experience is necessary.

Workshop Fee: $125 includes dye materials, tools, a silk scarf, and a tea towel. Participants may also bring other natural fibre items of their own, such as a cotton t-shirt, to dye. A list of regular household items and optional things to bring will be sent to registrants.

About the Instructor: Siri McCormick is a contemporary fibre artist from Calgary who graduated from Alberta University of the Arts. Her primary artistic focus is on smaller, personalized pieces, incorporating a fresh take on traditional techniques.

How to Register: Sign up for the workshop on the Bragg Creek Centre’s website or call (403) 949-4277.

Bragg Creek Community Centre

The Monthly Bragg Creek workshops and meetings take place at the Bragg Creek Community Centre. This is also the location of the Christmas Sale.

23 White Avenue, Bragg Creek