Foundations of Natural Dyeing

Discover the art and science of natural dyeing, where organic materials become vibrant pigments for wool fibers, yarn, fabric, and clothing. In this hands-on workshop, you will: - Prepare Wool Fibers: Learn how to scour and clean wool, opening up the fibers to ensure optimal absorption of natural dyes. - Mordanting: Master the technique of creating and applying a mordant bath, an essential step to help the wool fibers hold onto color more effectively. - Dye Bath Creation: Explore the process of making a basic dye bath using carefully selected natural dye materials. - Dyeing: Experience the transformation as you dye your own wool fibers with the colors extracted from your chosen botanicals.
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Course content

1 sections | 9 lessons