Indigo Dye Workshop

Saturday, July 11, 2PM-6Pm

QFA Museum Side Yard

703 S. 2nd St. La Conner, WA 98257

About the Workshop

Participants will discover the history, mystery, and method of how to create and dye with an Indigo fructose vat while experimenting with various dye, resist, and shibori techniques.

About the Instructor

Sulai Lopez is an interdisciplinary artist and educator specializing in natural dyes and utilizing textiles as a means to cultivate connection and creativity within communities.  

A weaver, thrifter, and upcycler, she studied theatre, film, and painting in New York City, has a past life working as an award-winning costume designer in Los Angeles, and moonlights as an actor.  

Recently she studied with generational weavers and natural dyers in Oaxaca, Mexico, and has spent the last decade researching and experimenting with plants and natural fibers. She is currently based in the Pacific Northwest where she grows her own dye plants and facilitates art workshops throughout the west coast.  

Supplies

A $40 supply fee is included with registration. All materials will be provided by the instructor, and are listed below:

-Pre-mordanted 21" x 21" cotton bandana

-Pre-mordanted 14" x 72" silk / wool blend scarf

Students are invited to bring one lightweight natural fiber textile or garment to dye in the vat

Class Cancellation Policy

Refunds minus a 10% processing fee will be given up to two (2) weeks before the workshop. Requested refunds less than two (2) weeks before the workshop will only be issued if the vacancy is filled, or registrant may use towards another workshop within the same calendar year. In the unlikely event that a Workshop must be cancelled by the Museum, a full refund will be issued. Please let me know as soon as possible if you cannot attend the workshop you've registered for!  

A Note on Taxes

As of 10/1/2025, there is a wide range of new taxes and fees that are impacting businesses and nonprofit organizations in Washington State. As a result, our classes, workshops, and educational events are now subject to state and local taxes, and we have had to raise our registration fees. Here is a helpful article which explains more about this change and how it's affecting nonprofits in WA state.