“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.”
This term’s focus is a deeper look into dye variations: indigo, mordant recipes, rust processes, and advanced contact print methods, among others. We’ll use traditional and experimental methods of applying mordants and explore multiple process dyes. While this course builds upon previous experience, adventurous beginners are always welcome!
Paper and fabric samples will be provided. Limited to 10 students.
Spring 2020 Schedule:
Sunday, January 26, 10:30 - 2:30 pm
Swatch and cookie exchange! Canning jar method of multiple dyes for stitching threads and a pieced swatch sample book cover.
Sunday, February 23, 10:30 - 3:30 pm*
Sunday, March 22, 10:30 - 3:30 pm*
Sunday, April 5, 10:30 - 3:30 pm*
Sunday, May 24, 10:30 - 3:30 pm*
*Sessions may be 4 - 6 hrs in length depending on the topic of the day. Times given are an estimate.
Materials List:
Note-taking materials
Sharp fabric scissors
Gallon-size plastic bags for wet fabrics
Ultrafine Sharpie permanent markers
Rubber gloves
Apron or other work clothing
Natural fiber fabric and/or paper*
*Students should bring additional fabric or paper to experiment with (1/4 – 1⁄2 yard pieces). A variety of wool, silk, cotton and linen will provide interesting results. Paper with high cotton content and a minimum of sizing is recommended. (We’ll talk about these during the first class.)
A student-directed exploration into advanced natural dye topics.
Students interested in joining the study group, please contact Judilee for more information.