Natural Dye Deep Dive
A half day workshop where we learn the foundations of natural dyeing. Unlock the alchemy of plants in this comprehensive introductory intensive. If you have ever wanted to understand the full "start-to-finish" process of natural dyeing, this workshop is your foundation. We will demystify the science of the dye vat, moving through the essential stages of fiber preparation, scouring, and mordanting to ensure washfast colors.
Through hands-on practice, you will learn how to extract pigments from local and traditional sources, experiment with different modifiers to shift colors, and leave with a complete set of 25 dyed color samples on cotton, wool & silk using only 5 dye materials.
Key Learnings: Fiber identification, natural dye history, scouring techniques, mordanting, bundle dyeing and using color shifting modifiers
Leave with : A swatch book of a full spectrum of colors and recipes, confidence to start your own dye projects at home, a digital process guide & a bundle dyed silk scarf
We will provide light refreshments. Please bring water, sun protection, clothes you don't mind getting a bit messy, a notebook & an open mind
** 2 BIPOC scholarships available - please reach out directly [email protected]