Weaving Indiana Guild Dye Day - Hand Painting with Natural Dyes; Saturday June 15th 10-Noon
A 2-hour workshop just for the Weaving Indiana Guild at our studio. You can choose to paint a fingering weight (merino cashmere nylon blend- 400yds/100g) skein or a DK weight (alpaca, linen, silk blend - 231 yds/100g), and we will have it ready for you to hand paint at the workshop.
The cost for the weaver includes the 100g skein of Color Me Happy Fiber Arts yarn, natural dye materials, and a handout with resources ($25). There is also an option for 2 skeins ($45). All dye processes except final steaming to be done at our studio. You'll take your skeins home to set the dye. This is a special group rate.
Where
Our Studio; 8100 Connerwood Lane, Fishers, IN
When
Saturday June 15th, 2024 from 10am-noon.
What to expect
The focus of our time together will be on the joy of creating a special, one-of-a-kind skein of yarn with natural dyes. We will provide a brief orientation to natural dyeing, color choices and application tips, and most of the session will be spent painting your own skein. We will send you home with instructions on how to steam at home.
Dyeing is messy, especially using the technique of hand painting. We recommend wearing clothes and shoes that can withstand the risk of stain. While the materials we are using will not dye your clothes, they can make stains (and we will talk about why there’s a difference).
The cost of the class includes a 100g skein of Color Me Happy Fiber Arts yarn, natural dye materials, and a handout with resources. There is an option for purchasing 2 skeins.
Select your yarn base at check out
Fingering Weight MCN: 80% superwash merino with 10% cashmere and 10% nylon for a super-soft feel with enhanced washability. Fingering weight: 400 yards/100g
Flaxen DK Weight : 50% baby alpaca, 25% linen, and 25% silk. DK weight (2ply): 273 yards/100g
