Conducted by Kakuo Kaji, founder of the Japanese indigo collective BUAISOU, this workshop introduced participants to traditional resist-dyeing techniques rooted in the textile practices of Tokushima, Japan. Across three sessions, participants explored Katazome (stencil dyeing) and Sekka-Shibori (snowflake resist), using naturally fermented indigo vats prepared by BUAISOU.

Led by artist and master dyer Aboubakar Fofana, this three-day workshop explored bogolanfini, the traditional Malian practice of mud dyeing. Participants worked with handwoven Indian textiles, natural tannins and fermented river mud sourced and prepared by Fofana in Mali, learning how these materials interact to create distinctive patterns and markings on cloth.

Led by artist, farmer and master dyer Aboubakar Fofana, this three-day workshop explored the traditional practice of natural indigo dyeing and its deeper cultural significance. Participants worked with hand-prepared, plant-derived indigo using a fructose-based dye vat, experimenting with tonal variations and layering techniques to create a spectrum of blues on natural cloth.

British ceramic artist and glaze specialist Kate Malone MBE led a five-day ceramic masterclass at Hampi Art Labs, bringing together artists in residence, students from the Indian Institute of Crafts and Design (IICD), Jaipur, and artist Madhavi Subrahmanian for an intensive programme of experimentation and shared learning.