Join WildCraft Studio and Topaz Farm for a workshop focused on Indigo!
Join us for an exclusive, after-hours event on the farm starting with a complimentary drink and snacks.
Participants will dip cotton fabrics into two variations of indigo vats to create beautiful custom patterns on cotton and silk textiles. Focusing on Arashi and Kumo (wrapping and binding) and Itajime (clamping and shaped resist), this two-hour workshop introduces students to textile patterning with traditional Japanese techniques and resist methods. Learn folding, tying and binding techniques influenced by traditional and non-traditional practices. Students will leave with a handful of samples and a patterned bandana.
This class will be taught by WildCraft Studio Teacher, Hannah Watson. Originally from South Carolina, Hannah grew up spending weekends in the woods of the upstate where her grandparents lived on a farm, her grandmother ran a sewing and quilting business, and her ancestors tended to sheep and processed wool. She has extensive training and experience with indigo and weaving and teaches classes on natural dyes, weaving and botanical printing classes at WildCraft Studios.
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About WildCraft Studio
Since 2013, WildCraft’s mission has been to offer exceptional creative programming to diverse, adult learners (18 yrs & up), with a special focus on Craft, Textiles, Studio Art, Native Art and Nature-based workshops. From our SE Portland studio—as well as from the farms, forests and beaches that make up our off-site classrooms—WildCraft strives to awaken creativity and deepen an understanding of place, through hands-on experiences in making and learning.
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Summer 2025 “Sip &” Series
This event is part of our new Summer 2025 “Sip &” Series — Wednesday evenings on the farm, after hours.
It’s all about slowing down midweek and spending time doing something with your hands, your heart, and maybe a frosé in the mix. Whether you're dyeing, fermenting, pickling, printing, or just reading quietly under our 500-year-old oak… these nights are about gathering in a relaxed, creative space and letting the farm do what it does best — inspire.
More Wednesday, after hours "Sip &" events here
About Topaz Farm
Topaz Farm is a regenerative, no-spray 130-acre family farm for every family, featuring farm-to plate dinners, live music, u-cut flowers, u-pick berries, a farm stand and fall harvest activities. The farm's full list of ticketed events can be seen here.
Craft beer, cider, wine, frosés and non-alcoholic beverages will be available before and during the workshop. Prior to check-in, the farm market and grill will offer a variety of farm-grilled and grab and go food choices including vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options.
