Natural Indigo Dyeing and Clay Paste Resist with Kristin Arzt

This class explores clay paste resist and natural indigo dyeing. Learn to mix clay paste and a variety of application techniques, such as screen printing, block printing, painting, and more, along with the chemistry of natural indigo and how to care for a natural fructose indigo vat. We will also discuss making clay from your local soil and work with locally foraged clay paste resist.

Meet Your Teacher

Kristin Arzt is a natural dyer, educator, gardener, and designer born and raised in Frederick, Maryland. Kristin believes that by exploring the collision of textiles, plants, and sustainability, she can help make the study of natural dyes accessible to everyone through education and enthusiasm.