Indigo Garden Workshops
Spring Session 2025
​Kibibi Ajanku hosts weekend workshops in her Indigo Dye Garden at Ajanku Art Studio, offering a unique artistic experience rooted in nature and cultural tradition. These workshops focus on traditional dyeing techniques using indigo, a natural dye with deep cultural and historical significance rooted in Africa.
Experience the magic of indigo, a natural dye deeply intertwined with African history, as you learn time-honored techniques passed down through generations. Unleash your artistic potential and connect with the roots of creativity at Ajanku Art Studio.
Spring Session Workshops
Saturday Mornings
9 AM- Noon
$100/3 hour session
Season Of Blue Saturday Morning Indigo Dye Vat Workshops
w/ Kibibi Ajanku
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A series of 3 workshops across 3 Saturdays in May (May 3rd, 10th, 24th)
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This workshop package features Yoruba Adire dye resist techniques using plant-based indigo vat dyeing.
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Multi-leveled plant-based dyeing…Intro and overview for new participants. Experienced participants, bring your artwork to utilize our rich indigo vat.
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Purchase all three workshops in the series and get a discount off the total, or sign up for each class individually.
May 3rd & 4th (2 day workshop)
Sat 2-5 & Sunday 10-5
$300/8 hour session
Adire Wings Wall Hanging
w/ Jumoke Ajanku
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The Adire Wings Wall Hanging features detailed and symmetrical designs. Patterns are drawn onto the fabric using either a stencil or freehand drawing. The design areas are tied with raffia, string, or bands to resist the dye. The fabric is submerged in natural indigo dye, often multiple times, to achieve deep, rich colors.
May 10th & 11th (2 Day Workshop)
Sat 2-5 & Sunday 10-5
$300 / 8 hour Session
Fabric Design using Live Flowers
w/ Ayodele LaVeau
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Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of natural dyeing, where flowers, plants, and the sun come together to transform ordinary fabrics into extraordinary works of art. Through a blend of Petal Hammering and Sun Printing techniques, you’ll create unique, nature-infused designs that reflect the beauty of the natural world. Choose from pre-treated upcycled fabrics or sarongs, allowing you to create one-of-a-kind wearables or decorative pieces to take home. Whether you're designing for style or art, this workshop offers a creative, hands-on experience that celebrates sustainability and creativity.
May 24th & 25th (2 Day Workshop)
Sat 2-5 & Sunday 10-5
$300 / 8 hour Session
Gullah-Style Rag Dolls
w/ Kibibi Ajanku
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Participants will use ancient skills and innovative technologies to create hand-dyed or hand-stitched Gullah-style rag dolls. A Gullah-style rag doll typically reflects the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Gullah people, descendants of West African enslaved people who settled in the coastal regions and Sea Islands of South Carolina, Georgia, and northern Florida. These dolls are handmade, often using scraps of fabric and natural materials, and they carry deep cultural and historical significance.
