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Painting with Natural Indigo : A Workshop
June 12, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
$10.00
Join us for an enchanting evening at our next Agriculture Night: Painting Textiles with Indigo and Soy.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll paint a personalized, one-of-a-kind throw pillow case using natural Indigo pigment and Soy Milk. Learn how to pretreat fabric and create your own natural, long-lasting, chemical-free textile paint.
We’ll delve into the fascinating world of indigo, exploring its origin, history, and uses in art. To spark your creativity, we’ll have beautiful plant and flower arrangements from the museum gardens as inspiration for your motifs.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to combine art and nature in a fun and educational setting.
TICKETS: $10 for adults; FREE for children 12 and under
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EVENT DETAILS:
We will start with a short overview of the project.
Personalize your throw pillow case using Indigo pigment and Soy Milk. Learn how to pretreat fabric and create your own natural, long-lasting, chemical-free textile paint.
Continuous guidance will be provided, and you can ask any questions about the art of indigo.
Location:
Vizcaya Village 3250 South Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129
Materials Provided:
Indigo pigment
Soy Milk
Fabric for pillow cases
Paint brushes and painting palettes
Registration Details:
No experience needed; it’s a space to create freely!
Veronica Buitron(she/her):
Veronica Buitron is a Miami-based designer and educator specializing in natural dyes and sustainable textiles. She discovered her passion for natural dyes while pursuing her BFA at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and furthered her knowledge with the mentoring of Peruvian dyers. Since 2016, Veronica has taught natural dyeing workshops to artisans in Ecuador and textile enthusiasts in Miami. In March 2020, she released her first book, which focuses on native dye plants from her home country of Ecuador.
LOCATION | This activity takes place exclusively at Vizcaya Village, the estate’s historic farm village, and does not include access to the east side of the property where the Main House and gardens are located.
AGRICULTURE NIGHTS: CONNECT & CREATE SERIES | Discover the beauty and importance of plants in our lives through “AgriCulture Nights.” This inspiring monthly series invites the community to explore their relationship with nature by engaging in creative activities like art making and cooking. Join us at Vizcaya Village to deepen your connection to the environment, learn about the uses of plants, and celebrate their significance to both people and the planet. Each session offers a unique opportunity to create, connect, and cultivate wellness in a vibrant, supportive setting.
To promote inclusion for all, Vizcaya ensures that all community programs, after-hour and weekend events for locals, feature activities that are physically accessible to all visitors. While not all areas of the estate are wheelchair accessible, community programs are purposefully located in areas without stairs or that can be accessed via a ramp.
Happens on the following Dates:
Jun 12, 2025, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jun 12, 2025, 7:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: EDT
