“Eco Dyeing - Dyeing Naturally” Dye Workshop 2022
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Description:
Eco or Natural Dyeing is accomplished using plant material and can be done in a number of different methods to get many different and wonderful results.
Natural dyes are dyes or colorants derived from plant sources such as—roots, berries, bark, leaves, and wood—and other biological sources such as fungi.
This workshop is a basic introduction into one natural dyeing technique. Perfect for those who have never dyed before or wish to try natural dyeing vs chemical dyes. The supplies, equipment and technique will be covered.
It’s a hands-on dye workshop, so students will gain first-hand experience in natural dyeing. While your piece is simmering away in the dye pot, Ali will provide you with a 2nd piece of wool – which has already been dyed using this method. This way, you won’t waste a moment of class time, she will discuss uses for naturally dyed wool, and show you how to embellish this piece with stitching, add a handmade pottery button, and then sew it into a small decorative pouch, perfect for holding your rug hooks.
The photos are some examples of different Eco Dyed pouches that Ali has made, along with other pieces she has created using this dye method. As you can see, the results are unique and vary greatly.
Students will take home a completed 7” x 8” Eco Dyed pouch along with an Eco dyed piece of wool, ready to finish into a 2nd pouch or one of Ali’s other creative finishes.