INTRODUCTION TO INDIGO & AFRICAN BLOCK PRINTING WORKSHOP

Stamp. Dip. Witness the Blue.

Date & Time: Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Step into the world of Stitching the Sun – a half‑day, hands‑on workshop where you’ll learn traditional West African block printing, work with a living indigo vat, and create your own hand‑stamped, naturally dyed fabric.

Outdoor setting under a canopy – fresh air, natural light, and ancestral magic.

Includes all materials + take‑home pieces)

Limited to 10 participants – register early.

What You Take Home

·         Two hand‑stamped, indigo‑dyed cotton bandanas (or one scarf)

·         Care card & indigo vat recipe card – keep the craft alive at home

What to Bring

·         Clothes you don’t mind getting blue (indigo does stain!)

·         Closed‑toe shoes (for safety around the vat)

·         Hat, sunscreen, water bottle (outdoor workshop)

·         Your hands and an open heart

About the Book

This workshop is inspired by Stitching the Sun: The Granddaughters of Hathor, a visionary Afrofuturist story collection where indigo, copper, and gold are technologies of resistance. Books will be available for pre‑order at the workshop.