In this dye workshop, you will work hands-on with the dyes. You will get both historical and practical information, tips, and guidance. A lot of basic home products get overlooked as dyes because they are around us and maybe even in our kitchens everyday. This means that people of the past probably used them, maybe in a non-commercial way, for dyeing. Paula will show you some different and easily accessed dyes and the wonderful colors you can get from them. You will dye and then wind your own Kitchen Color Wheel.
Enrollment Status
Open
Experience Level
Open to All
Maximum Class Size
12
Materials Fee
$40 covers handout, and everything the students need - dyes, mordants, etc, and dyeing samples of yarn and fabric
Student Supplies
Students should wear old clothes or bring an overshirt or apron, gloves if you wish, small notebook for notes, zip lock bags to carry wet samples home.
Homework
None
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Instructor
Paula Vester
Instructor Bio
Paula has been spinning and dyeing for 45 years and enjoys sharing her passion with others. She has been active in her local guilds, both in Savannah and Atlanta. She has taught workshops for all ages, demonstrated and spoken about history all over the Atlanta area, and traveled the U.S. teaching at Wool Markets and fiber Conferences. Paula loves natural dyes. She works to make those natural dyes accessible to fiber enthusiasts of all levels.
