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July 26th from 5-7:30
Join Green Eyes Dye Studio to discover the craft of natural dyes with flowers and plants. In this 2.5-hour workshop participants will have a brief introduction to natural dyes and the bundle dyeing process. You will learn about the materials, tools, and techniques used and other processes that can be explored using plants as natural dyes. We will cover an introduction to materials and tools, what is needed before dyeing, fabrics, and different flowers and plants that can be used to make a rainbow of color from nature. We will then each create a unique silk 22”x22” scarf using flowers and plants, many homegrown or locally foraged. Participants can discuss more about natural dyes and other dyeing techniques while the pieces steam for 30 minutes. We will then unwrap our creations and share results and ideas!
Workshop will cover:
Basics of natural dyeing, including fabrics, prep, mordanting and modifiers
Overview of natural dye plants and how to extract dyes
How to naturally bundle dye fabric with locally grown flowers and plants
Each student will create and leave with a bundle dyed 22x22" silk scarf and a summary of information covered at the workshop. Scarf and all supplies included in workshop cost.
Instructor: Kelly Pierson
July 26th from 5-7:30
Join Green Eyes Dye Studio to discover the craft of natural dyes with flowers and plants. In this 2.5-hour workshop participants will have a brief introduction to natural dyes and the bundle dyeing process. You will learn about the materials, tools, and techniques used and other processes that can be explored using plants as natural dyes. We will cover an introduction to materials and tools, what is needed before dyeing, fabrics, and different flowers and plants that can be used to make a rainbow of color from nature. We will then each create a unique silk 22”x22” scarf using flowers and plants, many homegrown or locally foraged. Participants can discuss more about natural dyes and other dyeing techniques while the pieces steam for 30 minutes. We will then unwrap our creations and share results and ideas!
Workshop will cover:
Basics of natural dyeing, including fabrics, prep, mordanting and modifiers
Overview of natural dye plants and how to extract dyes
How to naturally bundle dye fabric with locally grown flowers and plants
Each student will create and leave with a bundle dyed 22x22" silk scarf and a summary of information covered at the workshop. Scarf and all supplies included in workshop cost.
Instructor: Kelly Pierson