Wednesday, July 8, 2015

WORKSHOP: A VARIETY OF DYES AND DYE TECHNIQUES


August 17-21 2015 Burr House, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

Students will be introduced to a variety of warp painting techniques and media using fabric paints, markers, Fibre Reactive dyes  and acid dyes.

An assortment of dye application methods will be demonstrated and practiced. Technical information regarding the mixing of dyes will also be discussed. Students will learn the basic procedures on Low Water Immersion, (LWI) with fibre reactive dyes. Students will learn to mix the dyes, and learn about chemical water, soda ash, batching and the necessity of safety precautions when using dyes. You will have the opportunity to also dye wool .


A limit of 15 lbs of yarn can be dyed. No other articles such as existing clothing are permitted except on the last day if we don’t want to waste remaining dye baths.  You will also be able to practice shibori techniques off loom either with a plain weave scarf that you have woven, otherwise there will be pre-woven silk scarves available for purchase either during or before the workshop. If you have yarn that is 100% polyester, this can also be dyed.

Maximum of 10 people.
$350.

Contact Line Dufour at linedufour.tapestry@gmail.com for more details.

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