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…
Learn how to dye with indigo. Gathering Blue: An Indigo Course Saturdays, September 23, 30, & October 7 (3 class series) 10am-12pm (all sessions) Instructor: Amber Ostaszewski $70 $20 materials fee**, payable to the instructor Experience level: Beginner Class limit: 10 Take a dip and experience the magic of natural indigo dyeing. This three class…