A tannin is almost always a prerequisite to mordanting cellulose for natural dyes. Besides immersion and block or screen printing, a new method is available to natural dyers. With immersion, only one tannin is used. With printing, several different tannins can be used at different concentrations in the same fabric, We will print tannins by marbling them, then mordant with an aluminum salt and go on to dye and/or treat in iron. Students should have some familiarity with natural dyeing on cellulose.
Level: Intermediate
Age Range: Adults
Instructor: Betty Hilton-Nash (Read Betty's bio)
Members: $200
Non members: $240
Materials fee: $25 cash, check, or card (to be collected day of class)
Materials provided by instructor: Cotton fabrics, tannin inks, marbling size, tools, misc supplies
Materials students should bring: Apron with a pocket, small rag or towel for your pocket, cookie sheet, plastic bag for damp goods
Optional: It would be helpful to bring an old cookie sheet either painted white or with a white plastic liner. If you have a squeegee for your shower, bring it.
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