Two Day Natural Dye Workshop

A great weekend event for those interested in science, fashion, plants and/or the generally crafty! This workshop is in introduction to the rich and exciting world of natural dyes. We will learn how dye material can be found everywhere - from our kitchens, our gardens and around the globe. Participants will create a rainbow of colours through mordanting, dying, over dying and using modifiers. Along the way there will be opportunities to chat about the history and science of natural dying.

Students will walk away with a sample book of linen, silk and wool that includes recipes and technical information.

Cost: $100 + $35 material fee

What is included:

12 hours of instruction time
Purchased and gathered dyes, mordants and other dye materials
Cotton fabric, silk fabric and wool yarn
Indigo dye bath
Instruction booklet with recipes, space for taking notes and holding samples

What is needed:

Rubber gloves
Apron
Note taking materials
Calculator
Dye materials gathering from home (onion skins and goldenrod)
Packed lunches and snacks

Location: Keephouse Studio / 5813 Highway 207, Seaforth

Note: If there is interest, I would love to hold a two morning workshop for students to pursue a self directed dye project in September. This cost for this would be $50 + materials.