In conjunction with RIUH 4 Rakyat : A Festival For Good, we are hosting a four week online campaign to increase awareness and encourage sales & create job opportunities for our Malaysian creatives, as well as contribute financially to the many charities who are helping the needy in the pandemic.
This creative jam session is in collaboration with Buy For Impact by MAGIC
50% of proceeds will be channeled to Projek Bangsa Malaysia for Frontliners, Tempatan Food Bank by Tempatan Fest, Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA) & Refuge For Refugee.
Workshop Brief
Natural Indigo has been used widely in the ancient world for its stable property in dying fabric. It was also first used to dye denims before synthetic dye took over due to its lower cost and easier production. In this workshop, we will be learning on how to make beautiful fabric using freestyle tie dye technique. The fabric will then be dyed using natural indigo dye that comes from the plant indigofera tinctoria. You will also be introduced on how to prepare the indigo dye on your own. (due to the timing indigo dye needed to be prepared, a ready to use pre-mix dye will be prepared for you to use.)
Photos of End Product
Workshop Facilitator's Bio
Shaqira Ramli is the founder of Bohomys, a Social Enterprise that produces tie dye and batik products dyed using a range of natural dye colors. Shaqira Ramli studied Fine Arts and have been very passionate in arts since young. She have been teaching natural dye since 2017 and exploring natural dye since then. She currently is working with Bohomys to run their Up-skill, Create and Earn using part of Bohomys' profit to help B40 youth to Up-skill for free and encourage them to create and earn on part time basis.
Price
RM65. Includes:
- Workshop kit (Pre-mix Indigo Vat from the indigo kit, fabric and rubber band)
- ZOOM access (ZOOM link will be emailed to you 24hrs before the session)
50% of proceeds go to COVID-19 fundraising organisations.
Delivery of Workshop Kit
You will be contacted separately for delivery arrangement.
*Delivery charges are RM5 for Subang Jaya, Shah Alam and Puchong; RM10 for Petaling Jaya; RM15 for others. Limited to Klang Valley residents only.
Special Instructions For Participants
This workshop might get messy. Please prepare a cover for your table, be near a water source and prepare an extra empty bucket. You will also need scissors. You are also advised to prepare a working station in a well ventilated room or best, outdoors. Your hands will get dyed, if needed, wear gloves. Wear clothing that you are willing to get dirty on. Be comfortable and we just want you to have fun!