Summer 2026 Workshops happening in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Saturday, October 17, Time TBA, Cost: $60
Indigo, A Beautiful, Blue Morning at O’Brien Farm
Join artists Susan Furneaux and Jennifer Cake for a morning exploring the magic of indigo dye. This true-blue, plant-based natural dye dates back millennia.
Try your hand at shibori stitched-resist, fresh leaf indigo and refresh an item of 100% clothing in our community indigo vat. Learn shibori and apply it to your garment if that is what tickles your fancy!
The workshop fee covers all materials except the garment for the community vat. Only one garment, please. It MUST be natural fibres: 100% cotton/linen or silk (for example: hat, t-shirt, socks, shopping bag, dress shirt), a 100-gram skein of cotton, linen, silk, or wool, or 1 metre of cotton, linen, or silk per participant, please. For the love of the planet, check your closets and thrift stores before buying new!
If you have questions, please reach out to susanfurneaux@gmail.com.
Eco-Printing: An Introduction to Natural Dye
Ecoprinting uses the natural chemicals found in the leaf to create stunning patterns on fabric and paper. It is a great way to introduce yourself to the fascinating world of natural dyes. Fibre folks of all skill levels and techniques will enjoy this afternoon. We will dye fabric, paper and a yarn sample. We will chat about natural dyes, sustainability in textiles, local plants and create some beautiful things. What more could you ask for?! This will be an outdoor event.
Saturday, August 15th 1-4 pm, Rain or Shine
Workshop location, O'Brien Farm.
