Saturday, September 27- Sunday, September 28

1-4pm ET / 10am-1pm PT

Pricing from $220

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Learn to Make a Natural Dye Rainbow

Learn to make a rainbow using natural dyes! In class, we will work with Indigo, Weld, and Madder, as well as different mordants, to create a full range of colors. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have built your own natural dye color wheel and gained the skills to keep experimenting on your own.

This class is for dyers of all levels. For beginners, it is an excellent introduction to a solid foundation of natural dye materials, techniques, and practice. If you are a seasoned dyer, I'm sure you will learn something new as well.

Two Enrollment Options:

Option 1: Workshop Only - $220

Includes:

  • 6 hours of live, online instruction
  • Access to class recordings
  • Downloadable PDF guides, materials list, and prep checklist
  • Live Q&A

Option 2: Workshop + Dye Materials Kit - $330

Includes everything above, plus a materials kit (valued at $157) with:

  • Madder, weld, indigo vat ingredients, mordanting ingredients, and modifiers.
  • Domestic shipping
  • There are a limited number of kits available, first come first served.
  • This option is available to US-based attendees only.
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What we'll cover

In this class, I’ll be guiding you through the process of creating a rainbow using natural dyes. We will dive into indigo dyeing, learning the steps to mix, work with, and maintain an indigo vat. You'll also learn how to properly prepare and mordant your fibers for dyeing, as well as work with primary color natural dyes to achieve limitless hues. We will also go over post-mordanting to further develop your rainbow.

Along the way, you will learn:

  • How to mix and work with a natural fructose indigo vat
  • Fabric preparation and mordanting
  • Overdyeing with indigo, madder, and weld
  • Post-mordanting with iron
  • How to make a rainbow on a single piece of fabric

By the end of the class, you'll have the skills to make your own natural dye rainbows, maintain your indigo vat, work with natural dyes on your own, and more.

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What's Included

When you sign up for class at the $310 tier, you will get:

  • A full materials kit shipped to you with madder, weld, indigo vat ingredients, mordanting ingredients, and modifiers.
  • Bonus! Osage and logwood dyes.
  • Domestic shipping
  • There are a limited number of kits available, first come first served.
  • This option is available to US-based attendees only.

All attendees will receive:

  • 6 hours of live, online instruction
  • Access to class recordings
  • Downloadable PDF guides, materials list, and prep checklist
  • Live Q&A
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IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING...

FAQS

Do I need dyeing experience?

No, this workshop is friendly to all levels-- beginners to savvy dyers.

What materials do I need?

Those who opt in for a dye materials kit will receive a kit with indigo, mordant materials, and yellow and red dyes. All participants will receive a materials list and set up instructions, as well as a pre-recorded video to mix your indigo vat.

What type of indigo vat are we using in class?

This class will teach this method with a natural fructose vat.

What type of mordants are we using in class?

We will work with aluminum and iron based metal salts.

What type of fibers does this method work with?

Any natural fibers will work, from silk to cotton canvas. I highly recommend going to a thrift store to find natural fiber clothing to dye! We will talk about dyeing both plant and animal fibers in class.

Will class be recorded?

Yes! Class will be recorded and the recording and chat will be shared with you at the end of each session.

When will the recording be shared?

I will email out the class recording at the end of each session, and you will have access to it on the cloud for 180 days.

I don't live in the United States. Can I still join class?

Yes! Sign up without a materials kit to join us. A materials list and set up instructions will be sent via email.

Online Class Testimonials

  • “I appreciate your teaching style—you communicate clearly, move at an easy to follow pace, you’re organized yet extemporaneous when needed, and super open.” - Anne B.

  • “It was one of the most rewarding and informative classes, and most fun, that I've ever taken! Thank you for sharing your extensive knowledge. You demystified the process and made it so accessible.” - Linda H.

  • "Such great science, materials, samples and instruction. I will definitely take another course from you." - Wyly A.

  • "It was a lovely workshop with such great resources and ideas. I’m having fun with the indigo vat and my simple cotton fabrics. It’s a sweet little beast." - Shannon S.