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 learn more about the magic of plants that give color.
This class will prepare you for natural dyeing on 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 locally sourced plant dyes!
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, dress in layers!
1 session / 3.5 hours
Cost: $125
Class Size: 15 students max.
Date: TBD - Please inquire about virtual classes at info@averbforkeepingwarm.com.
Time: TBD
$125.00
