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Brooklyn Craft Company See all classes by this school @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Unlock the secrets of Shibori dyeing in this captivating workshop. Discover the ancient Japanese technique of binding and dyeing fabric with indigo to create unique patterns and designs. Immerse yourself in the art of Shibori at Brooklyn Craft Company and let your creativity flow.
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Immerse yourself in the art of natural dyeing and unlock the secrets of creating vibrant fabrics using natural materials. This comprehensive workshop covers everything from extracting colors to using mordants, equipping you with skills for a lifetime. With included materials and free studio access, you'll have everything you need to master this timeless craft.
Jun 4th
6:30–9:30pm EDT
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Jul 9th
6:30–9:30pm EDT
Meets 4 Times
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Color can be found in many natural materials, including minerals and earth pigments. In this class, students will learn about natural pigments, where to find them, and how to create all-natural paints using soy milk that can be used to create surface designs on fabric. Students will experiment with different fabrics and application methods. Important Things to Note: Our classes are designed to focus on a learned skill rather than a final product....
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Unleash your creativity through the ancient art of bundle dyeing. Discover how to extract vivid colors from plants and imprint them onto fabric, creating captivating patterns. Join us for a night of sustainable and accessible textile art.
92nd Street Y See all classes by this school @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Unleash your creativity with the ancient art of Japanese resist-dyeing. Discover the enchanting world of indigo dyeing and Shibori techniques and learn how to create stunning textile samples. Embrace the magic of folding, sewing, and bunching fabric to bring your designs to life.
Discover the art of dyeing with natural materials in this hands-on course. Learn how to prep fabrics, create lasting colors, and use modifiers to enhance your work. Explore various dyeing techniques and leave with three beautifully dyed items.
Forage for your dye from nature, grow some in your garden, or grab from your kitchen!
In this Afternoon of this class we'll discuss why we need to properly prep our fabrics, use natural materials to get lasting colors, and how to use modifiers to change shades or fix your work. Even some shibori and bundle dyeing.
Each student will get to dye 3 items, to learn how to bundle dye, stove top, and vat dye.
Leave knowing how to start your own dye journal, store your dye baths to get the most out of your foraged materials, and where to source materials from earth conscious companies.
All materials will be provided, but students welcome to bring smaller all natural articles that are prewashed in pH balanced soap. (More info with sign up) Read carefully below to know what fabrics to bring.
In the Morning!
The most important and essential step when dyeing with nature is mordanting.
Four types of mordanting techniques will be shown for protein and cellulose fibers, including Alum, Aluminum Acetate and "dunging," Tannins, and even Soy Milk.
Bring 3 pieces of cellulose fiber and 1 piece of protein fiber to class to prepare. Sample material can be provided if you do not wish to bring your own.
3 business days notice for refunds less a 5% non-refundable fee.
2 business days notice for credit to reschedule your date.
Less 2 business days notice we have the right to refuse refund or credit.
In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
Students found the classes at Dyeing with Nature to be enjoyable and educational. They praised the teacher, Karin, for her knowledge, patience, and thorough lessons. She guided them through the interesting and unique process of using natural sources to create dyes. As a result, they walked away with distinct dyed pieces showcasing the techniques they had learned. The hands-on experience was deemed critical in enhancing their understanding of natural dyeing. Students were further intrigued by the potential of everyday plants and compost material in creating dyes, prompting them to view their surroundings in a new light. Direct quotes: 1. "We made beautiful pieces, and I had a blast playing with the dye techniques." 2. "You take home three distinct samples of your experience - two useful pieces of cloth and a beautiful silk scarf - dyed with Karin's fascinating collection of plant/mineral material and her extensive knowledge of techniques." 3. "I will pass no plant (only harvesting 30%), and throw nothing in the compost bin without thinking of it's future life as a source for dye."
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East Williamsburg, Brooklyn
10 Grattan St
Btwn Bogart St & Morgan Ave
Brooklyn, New York 11206 East Williamsburg, Brooklyn
10 Grattan St
Btwn Bogart St & Morgan Ave
Brooklyn, New York 11206
Directions: I am at 10 Grattan St, off the L train Morgan Ave stop, next to Pine Box Rock Shop. When you arrive, there's a buzzer on my white mailbox. It will take me a minute to gather and get to the door, but if it's more than a minute you can call/text 929-333-7552. If early, there's a coffee shop just down the block where you can hang and caffeinate. Directions: https://goo.gl/CyDXAk https://new.mta.info/ Watch for L train non-sense. Weekend parking is easy.
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