Indigo Dyeing & Japanese Shibori Slow cloth. Natural indigo. A process of reveal.
Indigo is not rushed. Built slowly through folding, binding, stitching
and immersion, each piece emerges in its own time. Patterns are revealed
only when the cloth is opened again. Held at Wester Auchraw Croft near
Loch Earn, within Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park,
this is a gentle, hands-on creative experience for those who would like
to slow down, work with natural indigo dye and explore the beauty of
Japanese shibori techniques. No two pieces are ever the same.Indigo
Dyeing & Japanese Shibori
Slow cloth. Natural indigo. A process of reveal.
Slow cloth. Natural indigo. A process of reveal.
The Experience
The day begins slowly.
You are introduced to traditional Japanese shibori techniques, including folding, binding, wrapping and simple stitch resist. Cloth is lowered into the indigo vat, allowed to oxidise and dipped again, gradually deepening into layers of blue.
There is time to work, pause and return. Tea is shared. The process continues without rush.
Over the course of the day, you create something entirely your own: a cloth or silk scarf shaped by your hands, your rhythm and the quiet unpredictability of the dye.
No previous experience is needed. All materials are provided.
You are introduced to traditional Japanese shibori techniques, including folding, binding, wrapping and simple stitch resist. Cloth is lowered into the indigo vat, allowed to oxidise and dipped again, gradually deepening into layers of blue.
There is time to work, pause and return. Tea is shared. The process continues without rush.
Over the course of the day, you create something entirely your own: a cloth or silk scarf shaped by your hands, your rhythm and the quiet unpredictability of the dye.
No previous experience is needed. All materials are provided.
Full-Day Indigo & Shibori Workshop
A slow, immersive day exploring cloth, pattern and natural indigo dye.
You will learn a selection of Japanese shibori techniques and create your own hand-dyed piece to take home.
£125 per person
Approximately 10am–4pm
All materials included
Tea and refreshments included
You will learn a selection of Japanese shibori techniques and create your own hand-dyed piece to take home.
£125 per person
Approximately 10am–4pm
All materials included
Tea and refreshments included
Two-Day Indigo Slow Retreat
For those who would like to go deeper, a two-day creative retreat allows the process to unfold more gently.
There is time to settle into the rhythm of the croft, explore a wider range of resist-dyeing techniques and return to your work across two unhurried days.
Between periods of making, step outside into the garden, walk beside Loch Earn or explore the surrounding landscape of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.
From £450 per person, including accommodation
Breakfast and workshop materials included
Please enquire for dates, room options and single-occupancy prices
There is time to settle into the rhythm of the croft, explore a wider range of resist-dyeing techniques and return to your work across two unhurried days.
Between periods of making, step outside into the garden, walk beside Loch Earn or explore the surrounding landscape of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.
From £450 per person, including accommodation
Breakfast and workshop materials included
Please enquire for dates, room options and single-occupancy prices
A Creative Stay in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs
Indigo dyeing is one part of a slower stay at Wester Auchraw Croft, a restored Highland longhouse near Loch Earn in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.
Stay for walking, wild swimming, making and rest, with time to explore the quieter side of the Perthshire Highlands.
Workshops are held seasonally in small numbers, allowing the experience to remain personal and unhurried.
Please get in touch to enquire about upcoming dates or to arrange a private creative stay.
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Stay for walking, wild swimming, making and rest, with time to explore the quieter side of the Perthshire Highlands.
Workshops are held seasonally in small numbers, allowing the experience to remain personal and unhurried.
Please get in touch to enquire about upcoming dates or to arrange a private creative stay.
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