Expired Dyeing for an Artisan Scarf

1 Day Workshop

Date: Saturday, October 2, 2021

Time: 10:00am–4:00pm

Instructor: Elizabeth Moncrief

This is my longest-running and most popular one-day workshop because ‘who doesn’t love color!’ Whether you’re a subtle, natural-shades person or flamboyant and outrageous, we’ll satisfy your need for creativity and expression.

This workshop is open to all fiber artists and we use Reactive Dyes, which are designed for easy application on all cellulose fibers: cotton, rayon or Lyocell (which includes Tencel and bamboo), all bast fibers (linen, banana, ramie). Participants need not be weavers, but we do focus on warp painting, though non-weavers may bring in cellulose-based yarns for other purposes.

All warps or skeins must be wound and washed before the workshop and I will give instruction to all participants well before the class. It is suggested that each participant bring four to five warps or skeins as we will demonstrate and reproduce a minimum of five techniques to allow for a wide-range of fun results.

Because the curing process for this class of dyes is 20-24 hours, I will also give full instructions on handling the yarn packages the next day, including rinsing, washing and drying.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, October 1, 12:00 PM

AGES: Adults 21+

CLASS FEE:
Members: $99.00
Non-Members: $110.00

MATERIALS FEE: $15.00 (Paid to instructor day of class)

Students will need to bring 4-5 pre-wound and washed warps of 5.5 yards (will be 2 scarves each), must be cellulose, no wool or silk, a medium-sized plastic bag or bucket to carry bundles home, old towel, old clothes, aprons are handy, snacks to share if they’d like

PREREQUISITES & COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS: All attendees must be vaccinated and show proof of vaccination. Masks are required for all students and instructors.

We continue to closely follow the guidance of our local health departments. If there are any changes to the safety protocols at the J we will update you promptly.