About

Different color-based looks in woven fabrics can range from quasi-ikat color shifts to colorful blocks of your favorite colors. Or you can dye both skeins together and use the second for your weft. 

Details

• Session 1: Space-dye two skeins of yarn using acid dyes (either commercial or food-grade). (3 hours)
• Session 2: Warp your loom with one of the skeins and start to explore different woven looks. (2 hours to warp, then weave on your own)
• Wear old clothes in case you get dye on them 
• A $45 materials fee is included in the price of class

Details

The materials fee covers dyes, applicators, and two skeins of undyed yarn.

• Gloves, apron 
• (Optional) A heat-resistant glass baking dish that can be used in the microwave, if you have one
• (Optional) Additional yarn, wool blend, you can dye if time permits. Additional skeins will be available for purchase, as well

Project

Dyed skeins of yarn for rigid heddle warps.

Prerequisites

Be able to warp a rigid heddle loom.

Class Policies

• Ages 14 and up are welcome
• Level: Advanced beginner