It is my pleasure to begin the “Shades of Blue” conversation program. This Online live talk will take place on the 9th October at 7pm GMT on zoom. It will last 1 hour. As an Natural dyer quite passionate about Indigo I set up “Shades of Blue” to highlight the many plants, pigments and processesContinue reading ““SHADES OF BLUE” CONVERSATIONS – GROWING THE INDIGO PLOT IN THE BOTANICS AND INTRODUCTION TO THE FESTIVAL”
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“SHADES OF BLUE” CONVERSATIONS – BHUTAN MASTER DYER KENCHO DEKAR
“Shades of Blue” is an event curated by Artist and Natural dyer Elisabeth Viguie Culshaw in Glasgow (Kirkintilloch) in Scotland in the Autumn of 2026. Focusing on the numerous shades that can be obtained using Indigo dye and the connections the Woldwide dyer community entertains, Elisabeth is setting up a 5 weeks exhibition in “TheContinue reading ““SHADES OF BLUE” CONVERSATIONS – BHUTAN MASTER DYER KENCHO DEKAR”
Making Intuitive Shibori prints, Masterclass day workshop in Indigo in Glasgow
Indigo dye is one of the most rewarding process in the world of colour and it is my pleasure to introduce to you a day Shibori Masterclass in Glasgow this Autumn part of the “Shades of Blue” Festival. Curated by Thai Masterdyer Mann Craft and textile Artist Elisabeth Viguie Culshaw it will allow you toContinue reading “Making Intuitive Shibori prints, Masterclass day workshop in Indigo in Glasgow”
INTERNATIONAL MASTERCLASS IN INDIGO DYE – GLASGOW 1-2 OCTOBER 2026
Indigo dying is one of the most unique process on Earth to colour from plant to fiber. Used for thousands of years by countless cultures using so many different processes it has been classified as magical by many, We talk about Achemy often and many novice dyers are afraid of failing so much so thatContinue reading “INTERNATIONAL MASTERCLASS IN INDIGO DYE – GLASGOW 1-2 OCTOBER 2026”
THE FRENCH RETREAT 2027 IS LIVE
THE FRENCH RETREAT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ON THE MAILING LIST IN CASE OF CANCELLATIONS OR BE MADE AWARE OF BOTANICAL PRINTING RETREATS IN SCOTLAND IN 2027 PLEASE EMAIL ME ON bettysbeautifullife@gmail.com and make sure to follow this blog to receive alerts when I open a new event. TheContinue reading “THE FRENCH RETREAT 2027 IS LIVE”
Indigo Prints
I will be teaching this course with Plants and Colours as part of my “Shades of Blue festival” A four-part workshop on creating marks and pattern making on cellulose material using Indigo dye and a resist of soya/lime. Tuesdays 8th and 15th September, 20th and 27th October 2026 4-6pm BST/GMT Join live, or watch theContinue reading “Indigo Prints”
SHADES OF BLUE, The many lives of Indigo
All information about “Shades of blue” the many lives of Indigo exhibition, September/October 2026, Scotland
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“Blue Prints”, Scottish residential retreat week of Pattern making and Indigo dyeing AUTUMN 2026
SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE TO BOOK A SPACE. ONLY 3 SPACES ARE AVAILABLE It is my great pleasure to invite you to my 2026 autumn “Blue print” a residential week of Indigo dyeing and print making using resists. If you have been looking for an opportunity to spend a week learning toContinue reading ““Blue Prints”, Scottish residential retreat week of Pattern making and Indigo dyeing AUTUMN 2026″
japanese indigo plants SOLD OUT for uk despatch
I AM SORRY IF YOU ARE REACHING THIS POST AFTER 11.45PM UK TIME ON 1ST JUNE, THE PLANTS ARE NOW SOLD OUT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST. Persicaria Tinctoria or Japanese Indigo is an Indigo pigment yielding plant that bares pink flowers and grows in climate temperatures, it is very appropriate for UK climate. EveryContinue reading “japanese indigo plants SOLD OUT for uk despatch”