Shades of Blue exhibition 100 indigo dyers needed

“Shades of blue” is my solo exhibition about Indigo in Glasgow Scotland in September 2026. It will last 5 weeks during which I will show processes, plants, dyes and art work and the shades of blue they give.

I am looking for 100 Indigo dyers with an interest in yarn dyeing to take part in a collaboration.. I want to create a color wheel of blues out of skeins of natural material dyed with Indigo dye. Cotton, Silk, hemp, wool and so on. I would be delighted if you would like to take part.

WHAT I NEED, at any time before 15th of September 2026.

For each dyer I need one dyed with Indigo skein only, I would like the blue to represent your favorite blue with Indigo.

The skein should be around 25 cm long when double twisted. It should weight between 20 and 40 gr.

I will need from you some information for each skein:

The type of dye,

The plant if you know,

The process (type of vat)

The location where it was dyed and

The type of fibre.

Your full name and location, if you have a social media handle I will share it.

You will get a share in the exhibition and online.

The installation will show skeins in the exhibitions room featuring the range of color obtained.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE INTERESTED:

If you are interested to take part email me at bettysbeautifullife@gmail.com with your details and I will attribute you a number and give you detail of my posting address.

ABOUT THE LOGISTICS:

You will be responsable for sending the chosen skein to me but I will post it back to you when the installation is dismantled at my cost.

The installation will be covered by insurance and the cost of a lost skein will be reimbursed at at level of £10/each.

WHAT YOU WILL GET OUT OF THIS EXPERIENCE:

You will be part of a great family of Indigo dyers and of a large installation in show for 5 weeks in my solo exhibition and later travelling to a range of venues.

Your name and details will be presented together with your process if the details about the installation.

Unfortunately while I will send those back I can’t’ put a timing on it as I intend to share it with two outdoor venues as well as the Scottish venue.

Thanks in Advance,

Betty xx