Comprehensive Natural Dye Series

Take a deep dive into Natural Dyeing on cellulose and protein fibers. Learn to successfully use natural dyes to produce clear, long lasting colors on a variety of fibers. You will learn the important steps of fiber preparation: scouring and mordanting that is so important in achieving good results with natural dyes. We will the extract our dyes from the raw plant materials, dye the fibers and finally explore post dye modification and over dyeing which extends the range of hues from our primary colors. We will make 12 different dye baths to get a rainbow of colors. 

This series requires some knowledge of the chemistry of natural dyeing. If you are a beginner please take the Introduction to Natural Dyeing offered the week before this class. We will provide all the materials, dyes, adjuncts and equipment as well as a detailed handout.

 Level: Informed Beginners (see above)

Instructors: Joyce Tromba & Denise Arcuri (Read Joyce & Denise's bios)

Prices reflect the 25% off New Year, New Skill Discount!

Members: $247.50

Non members: $297

Materials fee: $50-60 dollars, we will calculate the exact amount at the end of the series.

Materials provided by instructor: We will provide all the materials, dyes, adjuncts and equipment as well as a detailed handout.

Materials students should bring: Optional: There may be extra dye baths left so bring  plastic containers with  lids.

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