Traditional Yoruba Adire Eleko &Tie-Dye with Indigo
With Gasali Adeyemo
June 21 - 27, 2026
Learn the traditional Yoruba adire eleko and tie-dye techniques in this workshop with master craftsman Gasali Adeyemo. Experiment with intricate patterns while learning the history and meanings behind the traditional designs. Students will learn how to prepare an indigo vat and cassava paste resist. As you dye your finished pieces in deep blue indigo, learn the importance and history of indigo dye in the Yoruba culture.
About the Leader
Gasali Adeyemo
Gasali Adeyemo is the third born of five from the small village, Ofatedo, located in Nigeria. His mother was his first and most important teacher in learning the traditional arts of the Yoruba Tribe. In 1990 he attended the Nike Center for Arts and Culture, where he remained for a total of six years studying […]
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