In this 3-hour workshop you will learn:

• How to create dye baths using both foraged plant materials and plant extracts (in powder form)

• How to prepare your yarn for dyeing: scouring and mordanting

•  How to modify and shift colors with mineral afterbaths

•  The supplies you will need to set up your own dye practice at home

 You will leave the workshop with dyed samples of a number of different colors – enough yarn to knit a striped hat or simple cowl

 EXPERIENCE:  

This workshop is an introduction to natural dyeing. No previous experience is necessary.

MATERIALS, TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:

All materials, tools and supplies will be provided, but I suggest that you bring a waterproof bag to take home your dyed wool yarn. Please wear clothes that can get dirty!

WORKSHOP FEE:               

$95.00 - includes 150 yds. of wool yarn and all necessary materials. Beverages and a light lunch will be provided.

PLEASE REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 2ND TO ENSURE THAT I HAVE TIME TO GATHER ENOUGH MATERIALS FOR THE CLASS. 

 TIME & LOCATION:             

Saturday, November 9th, 11am-2pm at the Idyllwilde Studio, 1150 N. Wood Ave. Florence, Al

Nadene was introduced to natural dyeing at the Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts – where she spent her childhood summers. She picked up her interest in plant dyes again when she moved to Florence, Alabama in 2012. First using indigo dye on her Idyllwilde clothing and housewares collection, Nadene’s dye practice grew to include local dye plants, and plant extracts. The Idyllwilde studio and shop are dedicated to her love of plants and all living things.