{"product_id":"indigo-dye-your-own-fabrics-for-mending-or-any-project-calling-for-smaller-pieces","title":"Indigo Dye Your Own Fabrics for Mending (or Any Project Calling for Smaller Pieces) - Saturday, August 22 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are offering this class at sliding scale pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiers:\u003cbr\u003e$160 \/\/ $170 \/\/ $180\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy choosing a higher-price tier, you are helping us make this class possible for more people. Thank you so much for your support!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~~~\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInstructors: Sarah Ollikkala Jones + Kristine Vejar\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a history spanning more than three-thousand years, indigo dyeing, which requires a different process than all other natural dyes, is one of the world's most revered dyeing traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this class, use our indigo vats, tools, studio, and experience to create an array of blues on multiple types of fabric which are perfect for mending your favorite clothing. (These fabrics would also work wonderfully in quilts, like the one featured in the photos, wall hangings, and artwork.) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFabrics include: canvas, twill, quilting cotton, medium-weight linen, and double gauze! Each piece will measure between 6\"x6\" and 9\"x9\". \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou are also welcome to bring 2-3 piece of cloth made of 100% natural fibers measuring between 6\"x6\" and 9\"x9\" to dip into the vat. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe will also demonstrate a couple techniques to create resist patterns on cloth - similar to those shown in the photos. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease bring\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e+ Rubber gloves\u003cbr\u003e+ Plastic bag (to take home damp fabrics) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended additional items:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e+ Notebook\u003cbr\u003e+ The Modern Natural Dyer \u003cbr\u003e+ Class is held in our outside studio. Please dress for comfort, crafting, and weather conditions (We suggest bringing a sun hat, wearing layers and sunscreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saturday, August 22nd, 2026\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTime: \u003c\/strong\u003enoon-2pm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLevel: \u003c\/strong\u003eBeginner\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost\u003c\/strong\u003e: $170\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class registration is non-cancelable and non-returnable. This class, on this date, is transferable to another person. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSarah is the production dyer at Verb. She loves to experiment with different techniques and to create new colors. Sarah has a BS in Chemistry from UC Berkeley and excels at the complex math necessary to achieve consistent colors and results. An avid knitter, sewist, and baker, Sarah also loves to hike, collect flowers, and try out new recipes and crafts. And is a contributing writer and researcher of Journeys in Natural Dyeing. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKristine is the co-owner and founder of A Verb for Keeping Warm. She has written two books on the subject of natural dyeing: The Modern Natural Dyer and Journeys in Natural Dyeing. She adores nature and loves to cook, read, dye, make, and hang out with her pups, Callie and Jasper. She also loves to introduce people to the art and science of natural dyeing. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Verb for Keeping Warm","offers":[{"title":"Sliding scale: $160","offer_id":47152576266415,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sliding scale: $170","offer_id":47152576299183,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sliding scale: $180","offer_id":47152576331951,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/6852\/files\/ModernNaturalDyer_p006lowres.jpg?v=1783460108","url":"https:\/\/www.averbforkeepingwarm.com\/products\/indigo-dye-your-own-fabrics-for-mending-or-any-project-calling-for-smaller-pieces","provider":"A Verb for Keeping Warm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}