Solar Dye Workshops
We had a GREAT party for Caitlin this week, thanks to everyone who showed up!! We haven’t let her get TOOOO far though, here are the upcoming Solar dye workshops with Caitlin! Please call or email to register 604-255-2577 info@baaadannas.com
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SOLAR DYEING WORKSHOP
Date: Sunday, February 24
Time: 3pm – 4pm
Cost: $50 (+hst) (includes all supplies)
Instructor: Caitlin ffrench
This class explores the world of natural dyes. You will learn how to utilize the sun to make beautiful colours using different mordants and dyes. This is a great way to get beautiful colours without having to spend the day around a dye pot. (Although you will have to wait to see your results!)
You will be using locally harvested dyes, as well as dyestuff found around your home! You will go home with two jars to keep in your own window. They will produce lovely samples! You will also learn the health and safety tips of dyeing! Please wear old clothes that you don’t mind getting stained!
** MATERIALS – all costs are included in the class price. Each participant will take away 2 – 100g skeins of sport weight wool, jars and all dye stuff needed/used in the class.
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STOVE-TOP NATURAL DYEING WORKSHOP
Date: Thursday, February 21st
Time: 5 – 7pm
Cost: $50 (+hst) (includes all supplies)
Instructor: Caitlin ffrench
In this class you will learn stovetop natural dyeing. You will come away with a 100g skein of yarn that has been mordanted and naturally dyed by you! You will learn how to mordant and naturally dye yarn at home. Health and safety will be gone over, as well as all of the supplies you will need to set up your own studio at home! The colour will be a rich warm yellow that comes from onion skins.
**Materials – all materials needed for this class are included in the cost**
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