Natural Dye Study Group - Spring 2024
A group-directed itinerary of explorations into the expansive world of natural dyes. Adventurous beginners welcome!
A group-directed itinerary of explorations into the expansive world of natural dyes. Adventurous beginners welcome!
A group-directed itinerary of explorations into the expansive world of natural dyes. Adventurous beginners welcome!
A group-directed itinerary of explorations into the expansive world of natural dyes. Adventurous beginners welcome!
A group-directed itinerary of explorations into the expansive world of natural dyes. Adventurous beginners welcome!
A group-directed itinerary of explorations into the expansive world of natural dyes. Adventurous beginners welcome!
A group-directed itinerary of explorations into the expansive world of natural dyes. Adventurous beginners welcome!
A group-directed itinerary of explorations into the expansive world of natural dyes. Adventurous beginners welcome!
A group-directed itinerary of explorations into the expansive world of natural dyes. Adventurous beginners welcome!
A group-directed itinerary of explorations into the expansive world of natural dyes. Adventurous beginners welcome!
A group-directed itinerary of explorations into the expansive world of natural dyes. Adventurous beginners welcome!
A group-directed itinerary of explorations into the expansive world of natural dyes. Adventurous beginners welcome!
A group-directed itinerary of explorations into the expansive world of natural dyes. Adventurous beginners welcome!
A group-directed itinerary of explorations into the expansive world of natural dyes. Adventurous beginners welcome!
A group-directed itinerary of explorations into the expansive world of natural dyes. Adventurous beginners welcome!
A group-directed itinerary of explorations into the expansive world of natural dyes. Adventurous beginners welcome!
A group-directed itinerary of explorations into the expansive world of natural dyes. Adventurous beginners welcome!
A group-directed itinerary of explorations into the expansive world of natural dyes. Adventurous beginners welcome!
Natural Dye Sample Book: Let’s spend the winter months in the studio returning to finish an old project by constructing a beautiful book to encase our specially dyed sample fabrics. A pieced and stitched fabric cover will hold a variety of paper pages.
Natural Dye Sample Book: Let’s spend the winter months in the studio returning to finish an old project by constructing a beautiful book to encase our specially dyed sample fabrics. A pieced and stitched fabric cover will hold a variety of paper pages.
Natural Dye Sample Book: Let’s spend the winter months in the studio returning to finish an old project by constructing a beautiful book to encase our specially dyed sample fabrics. A pieced and stitched fabric cover will hold a variety of paper pages.
A group-directed itinerary of explorations into the expansive world of natural dyes. Adventurous beginners welcome!
A group-directed itinerary of explorations into the expansive world of natural dyes. Adventurous beginners welcome!
A group-directed itinerary of explorations into the expansive world of natural dyes. Adventurous beginners welcome!
A group-directed itinerary of explorations into the expansive world of natural dyes. Adventurous beginners welcome!
This session’s focus is on dyeing thread and yarn and print techniques. We’ll explore some new mordants, multiple process dyes (like a Medieval purple!), and a variety of print techniques including pigments.
Welcome the return of spring with a creative exploration of natural plant dyes. This year’s focus is on multiple processes and print techniques. We’ll explore traditional and experimental methods of applying mordants, multiple process dyes, layering of colors, and a variety of print techniques.
Welcome the return of spring with a creative exploration of natural plant dyes. This year’s focus is on multiple processes and print techniques. We’ll explore traditional and experimental methods of applying mordants, multiple process dyes, layering of colors, and a variety of print techniques.
Welcome the return of spring with a creative exploration of natural plant dyes. This year’s focus is on multiple processes and print techniques. We’ll explore traditional and experimental methods of applying mordants, multiple process dyes, layering of colors, and a variety of print techniques.
Welcome the return of spring with a creative exploration of natural plant dyes. This year’s focus is on multiple processes and print techniques. We’ll explore traditional and experimental methods of applying mordants, multiple process dyes, layering of colors, and a variety of print techniques.
Welcome the return of spring with a creative exploration of natural plant dyes. This year’s focus is on multiple processes and print techniques. We’ll explore traditional and experimental methods of applying mordants, multiple process dyes, layering of colors, and a variety of print techniques.
This eight-session class will cover the history of mending traditions across the world and teach participants practical and aesthetic techniques for common mending needs such as mending woven fabrics with inserted patches, appliqued patches, needlewoven repairs, and hand darning; mending holes and tears in knitted fabrics; hidden mending methods; and embellished stitches, including sashiko, cross-stitch, and other embroidery. We’ll finish with a comprehensive sample book and a variety of personal mended items.
This eight-session class will cover the history of mending traditions across the world and teach participants practical and aesthetic techniques for common mending needs such as mending woven fabrics with inserted patches, appliqued patches, needlewoven repairs, and hand darning; mending holes and tears in knitted fabrics; hidden mending methods; and embellished stitches, including sashiko, cross-stitch, and other embroidery. We’ll finish with a comprehensive sample book and a variety of personal mended items.
This eight-session class will cover the history of mending traditions across the world and teach participants practical and aesthetic techniques for common mending needs such as mending woven fabrics with inserted patches, appliqued patches, needlewoven repairs, and hand darning; mending holes and tears in knitted fabrics; hidden mending methods; and embellished stitches, including sashiko, cross-stitch, and other embroidery. We’ll finish with a comprehensive sample book and a variety of personal mended items.
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!
This eight-session class will cover the history of mending traditions across the world and teach participants practical and aesthetic techniques for common mending needs such as mending woven fabrics with inserted patches, appliqued patches, needlewoven repairs, and hand darning; mending holes and tears in knitted fabrics; hidden mending methods; and embellished stitches, including sashiko, cross-stitch, and other embroidery. We’ll finish with a comprehensive sample book and a variety of personal mended items.