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Invasive Color: Using Invasive Species as Natural Dyes
Thursdays (3 Sessions)
September 15, 22, 29
6:00pm-8:00pm
DAI Lincoln Park Building
2229 W 2nd Street
$80 Member ($95 Non-Member)
Natural dyes have a history going back before written history, and contrary to the dingy browns so often depicted in historic movies, our ancestors produced golds, bright pinks, oranges, blues, and greens. This workshop explores several traditional natural dyes. Students will learn plant identification, a bit of natural history, and how to use them to create beautiful colors. Experimentation will include the use of modifiers and mordants and several different methods for obtaining colors. Each student will go home with a minimum of 8 different dyed skeins, approximately 25 yards each. The instructor will provide yarn and all dye materials. Students should bring a plastic bag for samples.
***Proof of vaccination is required to participate in this class. On the first day of class students must present their vaccine card (a copy of it is okay) as well as a form of identification. Masks will be required.
