Prach Niyomkar – Mann Craft, is a Natural dyer, Natural Colour educator, Textile artist, and Indigo Specialist from Sakon Nakhon Thailand. He is the owner of the very renowned “Man garden” a Botanical garden in the North East of Thailand where he cultivates dye and fibber plants with an aim to educate the public ofContinue reading ““SHADES OF BLUE” CONVERSATIONS, THE TAMARIND FERMENTATION VAT with Prach Niyomkar, a traditional Thai vat”
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“SHADES OF BLUE” CONVERSATIONS, THE 123 FRUCTOSE VAT WITH MICHEL GARCIA, An “opportunistic” vat
SCROLL DOWN TO BUY A TICKET FOR THIS TALK Michel Garcia a French Natural dyer has a reputation that precedes him when it comes to Indigo dyeing. Who has not heard about the Organic Fructose Vat 123? as simple as any children rhythm as intricate as the most intricate chemistry formula. He is seen asContinue reading ““SHADES OF BLUE” CONVERSATIONS, THE 123 FRUCTOSE VAT WITH MICHEL GARCIA, An “opportunistic” vat”
“SHADES OF BLUE” CONVERSATIONS – THE HISTORIC SIG VAT WITH DYERS JOHN WALKER (AUSTRALIA) AND PAUL HENRY (ENGLAND)
“SHADES OF BLUE” conversations is a program of conversations and sharing sessions about Indigo the plants, pigment and processes curated by Elisabeth Viguie Culshaw natural dye and textile artist in Scotland. In this session Elisabeth has invited sustainable Indigo dyer John Walker from Queensland (Australia) to share about forageing for Indigo and setting up SIGContinue reading ““SHADES OF BLUE” CONVERSATIONS – THE HISTORIC SIG VAT WITH DYERS JOHN WALKER (AUSTRALIA) AND PAUL HENRY (ENGLAND)”
“SHADES OF BLUE” CONVERSATIONS – GROWING THE INDIGO PLOT IN THE BOTANICS AND INTRODUCTION TO THE FESTIVAL
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”
“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”
SHADES OF BLUE, The many lives of Indigo
All information about “Shades of blue” the many lives of Indigo exhibition, September/October 2026, Scotland
“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 2 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″
100 indigo dyers needed for “Shades of Blue” exhibition
If you would like to take part please fill up this application form to the best of your ability and send it back to me using my email address bettysbeautifullife@gmail.com. Please use the subject “Shades of Blue”. If your system does not support Word, download the PDF version and print it, take a photo afterContinue reading “100 indigo dyers needed for “Shades of Blue” exhibition”