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RAINBOW NATURAL DYE
June 23@9:00 am - 3:00 pm
$160Event Navigation
Up until the late 1800’s, all colors came from natural sources. It is fun and easy to still use these dyes today. In Natural Dye Rainbow, we will explore 8-10 natural dyes, from roots, flowers, minerals, wood and even an insect or 2. We will learn how to prepare fibers for dyeing, and learn how to coax maximum colors from our dyestuff. We will be dying wool yarns, and end up with 15 or so colors. Please bring notetaking materials, as well as a plastic bag or container for bringing home your wet yarns. Dyeing can have an element of waiting, so feel free to bring your knitting or other hand craft to work on while we wait for our colors to cook!
RAINBOW NATURAL DYE
with Jackie Ottino Graf
Saturday, June 23
9:00AM – 3:00PM
$120 + $40 materials
Ages 15+
Members receive class discounts! Check out our membership program here.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Jackie Ottino Graf of Forage Color is a fiber-holic and a natural dyer. She loves spinning and knitting, chemistry, and coaxing bold, striking colors from natural materials.
Register by filling out the form below or calling the office at (207) 338-2222. Enroll early to ensure a spot! Partial scholarships are available. Find out more about our scholarship program here.
NOTE: You will receive confirmation when you have successfully submitted the registration form. Your registration is not complete until payment has been received. Please try to register no later than one week prior to the first meeting of the class. All classes have minimum and maximum enrollment thresholds, so early registration will improve the chances of a class running and of your slot in it! Minimum enrollment for this camp must be met by June 16 in order for it to run.
