The Secret of the Indigo Vat

Uncover the secrets of the legendary blue dye known as INDIGO and experience dyeing in an ecological indigo vat firsthand. Guided by natural dyer and artist Jana Šobáňová, you will dye a napkin made of fine wool fabric blue using the Shibori technique. You will learn about the plants from which INDIGO – the “blue gold” of natural dyers – is produced and discover aspects of the rich history of indigo dyeing in the Czech lands and around the world.

Workshop date and times:

• 27 June 2026 | 10:00–12:30 and 14:00–16:30

The workshop is intended for adults and children aged 8 and above.
Children under 15 may participate only when accompanied by an adult. Thank you for your understanding.

Contact person: Lucie Čmelíková, lucie.cmelikova@nm.cz, tel.: +420 773 793 412

Workshop fee: CZK 600
Please purchase your ticket on-line below on this page by selecting the workshop start time.