Growing, Gathering, and Dyeing with Plants: Coming Soon!
Instructor: Adrienne Rodriguez
Explore which types of plants you can grow and gather locally that can be used in the natural dyeing process. Now is your chance to become part of an ancient tradition!
This class will prepare you for natural dyeing on four different protein (animal) fibers.
In this class, you will learn how-to:
- create a dye garden; what plants to grow and how many
- use whole plants to create a wide variety of color
- harvest, forage and store plants for dyeing
- prepare yarn and fiber for the dyepot, including helpful tips for a successful end product with emphasis on colorfastness
- mordant with alum for wool and silk fibers
- extraction color from plants for dyeing
- dye yarn successfully
You will leave class with a color card representing 10 locally sourced plant dyes on 4 different fiber types to amount to 40 samples of colorful naturally dyed yarn samples!
No experience required! Kids welcome (aged 9+ years old)Materials included: yarn samples, color card, various locally sourced dye plants
Optional Materials to bring: rubber gloves and apron
NOTE: Class is held on our outside patio. Please dress for comfort, crafting, and weather conditions, bring sunscreen!
1 session / 3.5 hours
Cost: $125
Class Size: 15 students max.
Date: Coming soon!
Time: TBD
$125.00
