Natural Dye Workshops

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Introduction to Natural Dyes
$65.00
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Natural Dyes 2 - All About Mordants!
$120.00
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Introduction to Organic Indigo Vats
$75.00
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Clay Resist and Indigo
$55.00

Introduction to Natural Dyes

$65.00 Save $-65.00
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Learn the basics of natural dyeing with plants you can grow in your own garden with this half-day workshop!

We’ll cover protein fibers (wool & silk), and plant fibers (cotton). Students will go home with natural dye samples, a bandana they dye themselves, and the knowledge to start experimenting with the plants in and around their own homes.

CLASS DETAILS: 

Minimum 3 students; date & time flexible to fit your schedule!

Half-day workshop

Fiber Arts Bloomington Studio

611 W 11th St (the old Bender Lumber)

Wear clothes that you don't mind getting dye on! Price $65 per student includes all class materials.

Natural Dyes 2 - All About Mordants!

$120.00 Save $-120.00
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Learn how to get multiple colors from a single natural dye pot!

In this full day workshop, we will:

  • review preparing a dye bath.
  • review traditional pre-mordanting with alum.
  • explore after-dye mordants to shift color.
  • thicken mordants to paint designs that will give you multiple colors from one dye bath!

You will leave the class with a handout describing all processes, samples of each process, and a wearable piece of fiber art handmade by you!

Students must have either attended Introduction to Natural Dyes or have previous experience with natural dyeing.

CLASS DETAILS:

Class minimum 3 people, schedule at your convenience

10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. with an hour break for lunch

Fiber Arts Bloomington Studio

611 W 11th St (the old Bender Lumber)

Cost includes natural dyes, mordants, and materials.

Introduction to Organic Indigo Vats

$75.00 Save $-75.00
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Take home your own organic indigo vat in a 5-gallon bucket!

This workshop will get you acquainted with the organic indigo vat. We will cover:

  • how to make a fructose vat.
  • some simple shibori techniques.
  • trouble-shooting your vat.
  • caring and feeding of your vat.

After the workshop, your vat could last you months, if properly cared for!

CLASS DETAILS

Minimum class 3 people, scheduled at your convenience.

Half day workshop - plan on 4 hours.

Fiber Arts Bloomington Studio

611 W 11th St (the old Bender Lumber)

$25 kit fee due at beginning of workshop

Clay Resist and Indigo

$55.00 Save $-55.00
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Make beautiful patterns with clay resist and indigo!

Students will learn to make patterns using stamps, brushes, stencils and clay resist. This is one of the most accessible methods of stenciled and stamped resists for indigo dyeing. Students will leave with samples of each method of application and a wearable piece that you create during class!

CLASS DETAILS: 

Class minimum 3 people. Date and time flexible to fit your schedule!

Half-day workshop

Fiber Arts Bloomington Studio

611 W 11th St (the old Bender Lumber)

Cost covers all materials and use of indigo vat.