“There was a peace in that blue light, more peace than sleep itself, and more than that there was a freedom, and I knew that the elders had not lied, that there really was a home place of our own.”

THE WATER DANCER, TA-NEHISI COATES

WELCOME TO BLUE LIGHT JUNCTION

A natural dye studio in Central Baltimore
Alternative Color Lab • Dye Garden • Retail Space •  Educational Facility

Founded by textile artist, farmer, and natural dyer Kenya Miles, Blue Light Junction is an independently run studio, committed to uplifting the techniques and work of cultural practitioners of natural dyes as well as collectively growing and grounding our work in Baltimore City.

NATURAL DYE STUDIO
& ANNEX GARDEN

Blue Light Junction is a heritage project focused on growing, processing and preserving natural dyes through their histories, traditions, enhancements and use in everyday objects.

Located in Central Baltimore’s Station North/Greenmount neighborhood, Blue Light Junction operate as an alternative color lab, educational facility and gathering space. The studio also steward the annex of Hidden Harvests “Natural Dye Garden” , located next to the studio where we cultivate and host a variety of dye and medicinal plants.

SOME KIND

OF BLUE     

BLUE LIGHT JUNCTION | CONCEPT STORE

A curated collection of storied objects showcasing both the devotion and the divine that is exalted and exists within myriad expressions of blue.

Open Every Saturday from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
209 McAllister St , Baltimore

VOLUNTEER DAYS CALENDAR:
Join Us! During the summer season, we will be working in the garden, watering plants, weeding, harvesting, and performing maintenance of the garden.

Come, connect, and learn more about natural dyes and the plants we grow at Blue Light Junction. This is an open space for the community, and all ages and experience levels are welcome.

Swing by at 209 McAllister St, Baltimore any of the days marked in the calendar anytime during volunteer hours of finds at the garden right next to the studio

Send us a message to volunteers@bluelightjunction.com for any questions you may have.

SUPPORT THE STUDIO

The natural dye studio and garden is supported by a number of committed volunteers including artist, students, teachers, and community members invested in the cultivation, exploration and preservation of natural dyes.

With your support we will continue to forge ahead with focus and commitment towards building the first natural dye studio in Baltimore City.

Support this initiative trough our GoFundMe campaign.