Three Saturday events, one site: Yarn bombing, indigo dyeing and ‘Art Elephant’ sale

On Saturday, June 8, the Sacramento Center for the Textile Arts hosts a triple-header of activities. It starts with the group’s annual “Yarn Bombing in Bloom” installation at 9 a.m. Members will decorate trees around Shepard Center with handmade yarn flowers and other crocheted decorations.

Local textile artists – specifically knitters, crocheters and needle workers – will attach yarn pieces to trees with more yarn. The installation is expected to stay on display for a month, adding some extra color to the park’s trees.

Activities then shift from a rainbow of yarn to deep, dark denim blue. Starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, the group will hold its “Indigo Dip Dye Day” on the center’s patio. The public is invited to dye their own bandanna or fat quarters, but snag a reservation right away. Those dye tubs can get crowded.

The Indigo Dip Dye Day will be led by indigo expert LuAnne Hansen, who also provides all instruction. Fee for this one-hour workshop is $27 and includes all materials. Time blocks are staggered through 2 p.m. (Make sure to wear old clothing; indigo stains!)

After indigo comes the white elephants, or in this case, “Art Elephants.” From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside Shepard Center, SCTA hosts its annual “Art Elephant Sale,” with dozens of vendors offering unique items. Find materials and tools for all sorts of arts and crafts plus some unusual results of projects. Admission is free.

Located in the north panhandle of McKinley Park, Shepard Center is at 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento.

Details including a link for Indigo Dye reservations: https://sactextilearts.org/.