Retreat Schedule ‘24
August 10th-14th 2023
Indigofest Retreat ‘24 welcomes you Monday Afternoon with a meet & greet. Workshops begin in earnest Tuesday morning and run through Thursday afternoon with an evening potluck and a closing ceremony Friday morning.
This retreat spans the indigo universe from fresh plants to pigment to vat. All supplies are included and each workshop features a variety of local and natural fibers including wool, silk, cotton, linen, and more. During classes we will have large community time in addition to intimate smaller groups.
Detailed schedule will be in packet at event.
Workshop Highlights:
Vat creation & relationship with pigment contributions to the Community Vat made with local salal berry and oyster shell lime.
Resist techniques and botanical pattern play with paste & shape resist -with our custom wood and 3D printed shapes.
Fresh indigo processing techniques- beyond the blender.
Fresh plant pigment extraction and indirubin exploration.
Beyond the Vat - making indigo pigment go farther with art materials
Monday
4:00pm-7:00pm
Meet & Greet
Welcome to blue kombucha hour! Meet your hosts and fellow attendees, sign in, and pick up your workbook/ updated schedule. Little bit of vat time
Fire & Dream
If you’re a night owl, join us by the fire for communal sharing / show & tell or retire to the comfort of your cozy lodging.
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10:00pm
Quiet Time
Please respect Sou’wester’s Quiet Time - retire for the evening
Tuesday - Wednesday
9:00am-10:30am
Opening Circle at Beach
Demos & Lessons
Lunch Break
Supported Studio Play
Dinner/Freetime
Sauna, Fire, & Dream
Sauna Sign-up and Fire time. Bring your blanket, chair, handwork, tea to the fire pit for dreamy story time or retire to your cozy lodging.
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10:00pm
Quiet Time
Please respect Sou’wester’s Quiet Time - retire for the evening
Thursday
9:00am-9:30am
Morning Circle
Demos & Lessons
Lunch Break
Review & Photos
Potluck & Music
Sauna, Fire, & Dream
10:00pm
Quiet Time
Friday
9:00am-10:00am
Closing Tea Ceremony
One last circle to say goodbye and send indigo blessings into the world.
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10:00-11:00am
Sou’wester Checkout
Farewell!
