TAKE ACTION! Salt, Silk, and Indigo with Museum of Infinite Outcomes

Join Riley Douglas of the Museum of Infinite Outcomes at Ijams for an all-inclusive natural dyeing class!

Participants will focus on the learning process of indigo dye using the salt and the oxidation process of the plant itself. This class is excellent for beginners, dyers, or folks who want to dip into the history behind the hues of blues. The course will last three hours, so prepare for all weather types. Please bring a bottle of water and some snacks. All students will leave with a hand-dyed silk scarf!

Riley’s practice delves into the history of Appalachian craft and building natural dye gardens. She is a Board Member of the Museum of Infinite Outcomes and a certified Master Gardener from The University of Tennessee, specializing in growing, harvesting, and manipulating dye plants. Riley’s personal and professional practices focus on a maker’s role in creating sustainable methodologies and lifestyles. During the…