Make, Dip & Dye for Adults Workshop
September 12 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Spend an afternoon at the Magnolia Workshop creating your own textile masterpiece. Using traditional indigo dye techniques and a rich extract derived from a humble green plant, you’ll watch your fabric emerge from the vat and transform into a signature blue right before your <a href="http://eyes.
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As part of our America 250 programming, this hands-on workshop dives deep into the science of natural fermentation and oxidation. We will also honor and uncover the complex history of indigo—one of colonial South Carolina’s most powerful cash crops—and the vital knowledge and labor of enslaved Africans who mastered its cultivation in the Lowcountry. Unwind, create, and connect while enjoying a selection of light bites and <a href="http://refreshments.
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Workshop Highlights:
● Elevate Your Table: Design and dye a custom set of four dinner napkins to take home—a perfect, functional souvenir of your <a href="http://experience.
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● The Science of Blue: Explore the fascinating chemistry of natural dye fermentation and <a href="http://oxidation.
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● Living History: Connect with America’s Revolutionary past through the lens of Southern agricultural <a href="http://history.
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● Bonus Admission: Extend your day with a self-guided stroll through Magnolia’s Heritage Garden and our unique indigo <a href="http://maze.
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Who is this for? This afternoon workshop is specially curated for adults, history buffs, gardeners, crafters, and creative learners looking for a unique, hands-on experience. No prior dyeing experience <a href="http://required.
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