Open Studio - Community Indigo Dye Vat Workshop | Fundraiser
Come and explore the magic of indigo dyeing at our first Open Studio Community Indigo Dye Vat Saturday, May 10th 3:30 - 7:30 pm
We're excited to invite you to a dye event using The Roof Crop grown indigo. We'll have an organic indigo fructose vat ready for you to use, along with educational materials explaining how the vat was created. We will also provide materials for you to explore shibori and other resist dyeing techniques.
Secure your spot at the Community Indigo Vat by selecting a time slot.
Due to the sensitive nature of our living, breathing indigo vat, we can only accommodate up to 10 individuals per hour. We kindly ask that you respect this limit and give everyone a chance to participate. The final hour will be dedicated to winding down and completing any remaining tasks.
Don't worry if your time slot overlaps with others - this will allow us to stagger participants at the vat.
Each ticket permits dyeing of one item. To dye multiple items, please purchase additional tickets.
Items you can dye: Small Napkins, bandanas, tank tops, lightweight slips, or socks. [laundered, 100% natural fibers only - cotton, linen, silk, wool]
This workshop will donate $20 from the price of the ticket to KAN-WIN, a non-profit organization that focuses on ending gender-based violence by providing comprehensive, survivor-centered services. These services include education and outreach to Asian American communities and beyond.
This is an introductory workshop for beginners, but all skill levels are welcome.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets to this event are non-refundable. Please let us know if you wish to transfer your purchase to another guest if you are unable to attend.
Location
Event will be held in the Third Season Design Studio. Please enter on the Justine side of the building.
Notice of Filming or Photography
We may take photographs and videos during our events and workshops for promotional purposes. By participating and being present during the event, you give Third Season and The Roof Crop the right to use photographs and video taken during the event for promotional and or educational purposes. If you do not wish to appear in photographs, please communicate this with the organizer.
Melanie earned a BA in Psychology from Illinois State University with a minor in Spanish and worked in project management for 5 years following her undergraduate studies. Melanie's culinary journey began with formal training in New York, with formative experiences at renowned establishments in the midwest, allowing her to master advanced techniques in food preservation, fermentation, and butchery while
cultivating a deep respect for seasonality and traditional skills.
In Chicago, Melanie spearheaded the creation of a Good Food Award winning preservation program at a local northside café. The program focused on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and sustainable practices to enhance both flavor and shelf life. During this time, Melanie also earned her Master Gardener certification, further expanding her expertise in plant health and cultivation.
Melanie is currently the Associate Creative Director at Third Season by The Roof Crop creating custom tea and tisane blends, bath and body products, and naturally dyed textiles using crops from The Roof Crop's network of green roof farms to promote local, zero waste, and sustainability initiatives.
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