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.

Details

• 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.