Vat Dyeing with Indigo
Instructor: Kristine Vejar

Indigo is a dye with a complete and utter history onto itself. One could spend an entire lifetime on the study and practice of indigo dyeing. In order for indigo to permanently dye fiber, it must go through a reduction process where the oxygen is taken out of the indigo bath. In this class, you will learn about the history of indigo, how an indigo vat is made, how to reduce the indigo vat, and you will dye fiber with indigo.

Date: Sunday, August 22nd
Time: 3:00-5:00
Class Fee: $54

Dye Your Own Bandhani Scarf
Instructor: Kristine Vejar & Jabbar Khatri

You have probably been to the shop and seen the wonderful array of silk scarves - each hand tied and dyed in India. We are lucky to have the creator, Jabbar, come to visit us near the end of July. Together, Jabbar and Kristine will show you how these amazing scarves are made. Jabbar will demonstrate how these scarves are tied, known as bandhani, and teach the history behind this craft. Kristine will teach you how natural dyes are used. You will receive a silk scarf of your own - already pre-tied - to dye.

From this afternoon together, you will leave knowing about the rich history and process of bandhani. Plus, you will own a new beautiful, silk scarf dyed by your very own self!

Date: Coming soon!
Time: 1:30-5:00pm
Class Fee: $115 (includes silk scarf)


Intro to Dye Gardening and Dyeing with Plants
Instructor: Adrienne Rodriguez

In this class, you will learn about various dye plants you can grow in your own backyard. We will focus on the elements needed for successful gardening. This two hour class will discuss the types of plants you can use to dye fiber, help you plan a dye garden and demonstrate the plant dyeing process.

Date: Sunday, August 15th
Time:2-4pm
Class Fee:$28

Phase 1 Dyeing: Intro to Natural Dyes
Instructor: Kristine Vejar

In this class, you will learn how to do every step involved in creating naturally dyed yarn and fiber: weighing, mordanting, dyeing, and washing. Our focus in this class will be upon natural dye extracts from plants such as madder, pomegranate, logwood, and more. This class is a prerequisite for all future Phase 2 Dyeing classes.

Date:Coming Soon!
Time:11:00am-1:00pm
Class Fee:$127

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COMING SOON

Beetlejuice: Using insects to create brightly colored fiber and yarn.

Overdyes: learn how applying multiple layers of dyes creates a palette never previously thought.