Blue Hands Mobile Dye Lab at GOCA
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 10am – 4pm
GOCA Project Space
Ent Center for the Arts
Blue Hands Mobile Dye Lab
led by artists from the Blue Hands Collective
Join us for a blue afternoon dedicated to indigo! We will begin with a lecture on the fascinating history of this infamous plant, followed by a hands-on dyeing experience with Blue Hands Art Mobile Dye Lab led by artists from the Blue Hands Collective. Lunch and materials are included, and you are encouraged to bring along old, worn, natural fiber items such as a shirt, pair of pants or old cloth napkins that could use a refreshing blue makeover. The only stipulation is they are made of natural fibers like cotton or linen. Anything with polyester or nylon will not dye.
Tickets are $115 and include the lecture, lunch, and hands-on workshop with (3) tea towels provided.
Doors open at 10am, lecture begins at 10:30am.
Registration for this workshop closes on Thursday, June 12th
This workshop is subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not met
Disclaimer: Indigo is a fabric dye known for its strong odor and potential to leave stains on garments and objects. We strongly recommend wearing appropriate clothing that participants do not mind getting stained. Participants will be working with the dyes and clothing may come in contact with the dyes during the workshop. GOCA and Blue Hands will take necessary precautions to minimize the impact of the dye with verbal and visual instructions to participants. However, participants understand that accidents can occur, and complete prevention cannot be guaranteed.
Workshop Date
Sat, June 21, 2025, 10am-4pm
*Tickets are required for this event*
About Blue Hands Collective
Blue Hands Art Events are hosted by the Blue Hands Collective, a group of local artists dedicated to education and continuing the tradition of Indigo and fibers All artists in the Blue Hands Collective work collaboratively to bring to life an event that stirs their passion. We are brought together by our desire to educate, and our goal is to inspire people to engage in and explore their creativity. We share our curiosity and enthusiasm for indigo and textiles with others.