Dye Classes in Los Angeles, CA

Join us for a day of stitching and dyeing. Come prepared to learn how to create pattern on natural fibers. Student will build indigo vats and then dip dye their fabrics. Q&A Q: Is a certificate of completion available to me after completing their class? A: No Q: Is a professional certificate available to me after completing...

Join us for a day of shibori and indigo at French General. We begin the day with a short history of the indigo plant as well as instruction on how to use a variety of shibori techniques to create a resist on your fabric. After tying, binding and twisting your fabric, we will dip dye the cloth and turn it beautiful shades of blue. Students will be...

Color grows all around us, sometimes in spectacular blooms, and sometimes in the humble common plants we overlook or take for granted. It lays hidden in the bark or heartwood of some trees, or hides in your kitchen cabinet of spices and herbs.  Join me and learn about color growing all around you, and take part in one of the oldest human traditions...

Batik is the ancient decorative art of creating designs on fabric using dyes along with a “resist”, such as melted bees wax. The oldest known examples are on silk screens in Japan, from the Sui Dynasty (AD 581-618). Today, batik is mostly associated with Indonesia, which maintains a vibrant culture of batik producers. In this workshop, the student...

Join us in a day of natural dyeing and learn the magical process of eco-printing.  Use seasonal flowers and foliage to create realistic prints on silk in warm autumn and winter tones and discover the secret world of botanical colors. Each student leaves with 3 scarves of their own design, perfect to keep as a snapshot of nature for yourself or...

Discover the ancient art of binding, stitching, and dyeing fabrics to give cloth a three-dimensional look. Come learn 6-8 simple techniques for binding and stitching, the basics you need to know about dyes and textiles, and how to set dyes into fabric. Learn how to create inexpensive but personal dyed shibori silk scarves to give to family and friends....

This workshop will introduce participants to the colorful world of natural dye plants, many of which are dual purpose edibles and have herbal/medicinal properties. You'll learn the water-wise, mess-free technique of bundle dyeing with natural dye expert and educator Liz Spencer. What's more, you'll learn techniques and actions that set her practice...

Painting with Natural Dyes- Using local plants and natural extracts you will gain knowledge and experiment with the direct application of paint onto cloth. The Dogwood Dyer's Liz Spencer will demonstrate the proper methods for achieving wash and light fast results with natural dyes and share her tips and secrets for advanced techniques using natural...

Have fun with all the colors of rainbow and make your own "Tie-dye" bracelet for this summer.

Join Liz Spencer of The Dogwood Dyer in exploring the king of natural dye plants: Indigo. Unlike most modern indigo dye vats that are prepared quickly with a chemical reducing agent, this workshop will use only sugar and natural ingredients to activate the indigo dyeing power of the vat. Learn the science behind the nature of indigo while experiencing...

Bring in the color of California’s flora into your kitchen during a morning/afternoon of learning California’s plant life dyes and learning to manipulate fabric using the shibori method. Practice the basics of natural dyeing and resist techniques as well as identifying plants in your garden and in nature that are useful for dyeing.  Note:...

Learn the art of macrame by making your very own macrame wall hanging during this introductory workshop with Elsie Goodwin. We will learn a few basic knots and form them into a beautiful wall hanging using 100% cotton rope, some of it hand dyed. The process is to learn, challenge yourself, share stories, and tie it all into a one-of-a-kind piece...

Bring in the color of California’s flora into your kitchen during a morning/afternoon of learning California’s plant life dyes and learning to manipulate fabric using the shibori method. Practice the basics of natural dyeing and resist techniques as well as identifying plants in your garden and in nature that are useful for dyeing. It is advised...

Learn the basics of hand painting yarn from local dyer, Angela Rick from Celestial Strings! All necessary materials will be provided—just show up, pick your colors and apply dye to the yarn. Gain an appreciation for local yarn dyers through this hands-on workshop and take home a beautiful skein you will have dyed yourself! Q&A Q: Can I...