Program: Our low country Roots.  Indigo

Presented by: Lydia Beason of Island Indigo

It is with pleasure that we are offering in June a Lecture and Workshop that will take us back to our roots.

On June 18 we will hear members and guests will hear a brief review of the history of indigo in SC, see illustrations of seed to dye indigo processing, then explore Shibori techniques to bind and dye their own unique silk scarf. 

Scarf Size is 14x72 inches

 Lydia Beason’s captivating textile art work is lovingly, individually designed and hand dyed with natural plant indigo. Her work is crafted using intricate shibori techniques with indigo harvested from her garden beds (as long as that supply lasts!). Her process is deeply rooted in the local historical and cultural significance of the indigo plant. Inspiration is drawn from the lush Low Country landscape, sea and sky.

She utilizes a diverse range of mediums including silk, cotton, and linen dyeing, linocut, collage, and pigment painting to elevate the beauty and complexity of her indigo blue art. As a juried artist and award winner, Lydia’s art has been featured in galleries, podcasts, magazines, and television broadcasts. She shares her passion through workshops with community groups, schools, and USCB. She was recently honored to be named the Artist in Residence for the Beaufort County Libraries.

Lydia’s small business, Island Indigo, donates proceeds to brain cancer research, a cause near and dear to her heart. The cognitive and physical therapy of her art have allowed her to find purpose through her battle with brain cancer.

Please also join our exciting workshop opportunity on Friday to put your skills to work