Weave a patterned runner using a supplemental warp then dye the cloth in an indigo pot using the Shibori Japanese resist dyeing technique. Dates: Tuesday July 23 and Friday July 26, 2024, 1 pm – 4 pm both days. Ticket: $70. Instructor: Nancy Niemeyer. Materials fee: none. Skills Needed: Intermediate or Beginnner. Class Limit: 10…
Work with the basic concept developed in Mali, Africa of using mud as a dye on cloth. Dates: Saturday, July 27 @ 9am – 4pm (one half hour for lunch). Ticket: $80. Instructor: Judy Dominic. Materials fee: $10.00. Skills Needed: all levels welcome. Class Limit: 12 Work with the basic concept developed in Mali, Africa…
This three-class series will explore a variety of techniques dyeing with the ever-fascinating indigo plant. Dates: Monday, July 22, Thursday July 25 & Friday July 26, 2024 10:00 am – 12:00 pm daily. Ticket: $70.00 for the 3 class series. Instructor: Amber Ostaszewski. Materials fee: Materials Fee: $20, Skills Needed: Beginner. Class Limit: 10 Take…
Learn how to get a rainbow of colors using just 3 primary colors and black using acid dyes and protein fibers. Dates: Monday, July 22, 2024, one day. Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Ticket: $70. Instructor: Lorain Pettit. Materials fee: $10 for dye, fixatives and handouts. Instructor will bring additional items to dye, available…
Learn about bundle dyeing with botanical colors on different fibers. Dates: Saturday, August 17, 2024, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Ticket: $30. Instructor: Elizabeth Kalinsky. Materials fee: $25 for following materials: Alum, Soda Ash, Synthrapol Soap, Iron, Citric Acid and Ash Treated Mordant Materials: Raw Silk, 100% Cotton and Cotton Gauze, Bundle Dye Barrier, Thread…
Learn about bundle dyeing with botanical colors on different fibers. Dates: Saturday June 22, 2024, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Ticket: $30. Instructor: Elizabeth Kalinsky. Materials fee: $25 for following materials: Alum, Soda Ash, Synthrapol Soap, Iron, Citric Acid and Ash Treated Mordant Materials: Raw Silk, 100% Cotton and Cotton Gauze, Bundle Dye Barrier, Thread…
In this class we will harvest madder roots from the Guild’s garden and learn about how to process the roots for dye. Date: Saturday, August 3, 10am-1pm. Ticket: $40. Instructor:. Amber Rose Ostaszewski Materials fee: $15. Skills Needed: Beginner. Class Limit: 6 Ruby reds, carnelian oranges, and rusty browns–we’re looking to push the boundaries of…
Celebrate the total solar eclipse by dyeing an souvenir eclipse scarf with natural plant dyes. Dates: Saturday, March 30, 1-4 PM. Ticket: $40. Instructor: Dawni Gladish. Materials fee: $15.00. Skills Needed: None. Class Limit: 6 The only total solar eclipse in the 21st century visible in the United States and it’s in our area on…
Learn the essential techniques for starting seeds and kick-starting your journey towards vibrant natural dyes. Dye Garden Seed Starting Saturday, March, 02, 2024, 11:AM – 12:00 PM Instructor: Karen Anderson FREE ! class Class limit: 16 Material fees: $6 to instructor Skills needed: none Description: Join us at the Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati…
Learn about how to plan and cultivate a dye garden. Dye Garden Crash Course Friday March 15th 2024, 6pm-8pm Instructor: Amber Ostaszewski $30 for the class Class limit: 15 Material fees. $10 for the packet and a variety of seeds to plant. Skills needed: Beginner–green thumb not required! Looking to grow some natural color in…