Sips & STEM @ The Science Mill

Come join us in our Sips & STEM Adults-Only Workshop featuring the art and science of Shibori dyeing! Guests will explore the history and chemistry behind this traditional Japanese resist dyeing technique and learn how fabric folding, binding, and dye oxidation create beautiful, one-of-a-kind patterns.

“This workshop is a fun, hands-on way to see how art and science connect,” says Aileen Torres, Senior Education Specialist. “It’s a little messy, it’s creative, and it’s a reminder to us all that beauty can come from experimentation.”

This workshop will be led by our Science Mill educators. Participants will enjoy a hands-on experience as they fold and dye their own fabric piece using indigo dye. While in the workshop, guests will enjoy a glass of wine from our friends at Farmhouse Vineyards as they learn and create. By the end of this one and a half hour workshop, guests will leave with a deeper understanding of Shibori techniques, the science behind indigo dye, and a unique piece of dyed fabric to take home.

The workshop fee is $30. This includes:
Materials and instruction for the shibori dyeing workshop
Light refreshments, including wine and snacks

Museum admission is NOT included in this after-hours workshop. The museum floor closes at 4:00pm.