Fiber Arts
Natural Dyes: Color and Variation
Learn how to achieve a range of colors with a variety of fabrics, mordant combinations, and overdyeing.
Member$450.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Guest$555.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Fri, 5/23/2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Sat, 5/24/2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Sun, 5/25/2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fri, 5/23/2025 - Sun, 5/25/2025
About
Learn a bit of history and hear how natural dyes differ from their synthetic counterparts. Learn how to control your results as we discuss common mistakes encountered by beginning dyers. You'll use different mordants for light and color-fastness and explore different natural fibers to obtain maximum color variations from a single dye plant.
Finally, you’ll experiment with overdyeing and variegated dyeing to give you plenty of avenues for later exploration at home. An assortment of fabric samples will be provided.
You'll preserve the experience with a hand-stitched sampler.
Details
- Experience level: All levels. If you have an interest in diving into the world of natural dyeing, this is a perfect class!
- Bring a sack lunch. There is a microwave and fridge on the lower level.
Materials
- A $30 materials fee, included in the price of the class, covers fabric samples, dyes, mordants, and handouts.
- You need to bring rubber gloves, an apron, note-taking materials, and a small sewing kit (scissors, needle).
Class Policies
Ages 14 and up are welcome.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
Instructors or Guides
Judilee Fitzhugh
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