Intro to Natural Dyes (2 sessions)
High School-Adult | Beginner
Instructor: Karin Weston
Thursdays, November 2 & November 9
6:00pm – 8:30pm
For centuries, people utilized botanicals to create lasting color on cloth. Try your hand at natural dyeing as you learn about the basics, including extracting color from plant materials and prepping and dyeing natural fabrics. Participants will experiment with different types of dye on animal (protein) fabric, such as silk or wool, and plant (cellulose) fibers, such as cotton, during this two-session workshop.
FEE: $85
Painting/Drawing Studio, 2nd Level
Approx. Cost of Materials included in class fee. To help protect clothes, participants can bring an apron (optional). Plastic gloves will be provided but participants may bring their own pair of reusable plastic gloves if preferred.
Image Credit: Karin Weston