Indigo dye workshop with Dani Changah Song Voelker Orth Victorian Garnden,
Flushing Queens, On Sunday, September13, 2026
Discover the magic of natural indigo in this hands-on 90-minute workshop at Voelker Orth Museum's Garden. Best known as the dye behind classic blue denim, plant-derived indigo has been used for thousands of years to create its rich, vibrant blue.
Learn the basics of indigo dyeing and explore shibori, the Japanese fold & stitch technique, to create your own unique patterns. You'll fold, stitch, tie, and dip cotton fabric into an indigo bath, then watch the fabric transform from green to brilliant blue as it meets the air—a process that never fails to delight.
No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. Just bring an apron or wear clothes you don't mind getting a little blue—getting your hands stained is part of the fun!
Come ready to experiment, create, and take home your own beautifully hand-dyed indigo textile. Spaces are limited, so book your place and join us for a colorful creative experience.
Sunday, September 13, 1:00 – 3:30
Registration: $12 / $10 for members and students.
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https://www.vomuseum.org/events
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You are invited to Eco-printing on Textile with Dani Changah Song
Where: At the Queen's Botanical Gardens in Flushing, New York
Workshop is opened to public for free with the entrance fee to the Queens Botanical Gardens.
All materials are provided.
Registration is required, and participation is capped at 15 people.
Due to limited number of participants, please make sure to ATTEND if you sign up.
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Before the invention of chemical dyes, how did people color their fabric? People used organic materials such as plants, insects, and natural minerals to create multitudes of colors. These natural hues not only reflected the tradition of craftsmanship, but also the local environment’s rich resources.
Eco-printing is a natural dyeing technique where plants are used to "print" on fabric. Local botanical materials like leaves and flowers are gathered, then arranged on the fabric, bundled, and steamed, transferring their colors to create watercolor-like images on fiber. In this workshop, each participant will be shown how to create their own eco-print on fabric.
Portions of each attendee's printed fabric will be collected to create a single community artwork titled “We Are What We Grow,” celebrating the biodiversity of local plant life and the rich cultural tapestry of Queens. Completed artwork will be on display at the Queens Botanical Garden for a two week long exhibition in September, 2024.
This project is supported by funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, Statewide Community Regrants Program (formerly the Decentralization program) with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and administered by Flushing Town Hall.
