Natural Dye Fiber Workshop

Dye your own yarn with eco-friendly supplies from the grocery store, including fruits, vegetables, seasonings, tea, coffee and even Kool-Aid. Learn the history of natural dyes and experiment with various types of yarns. It’s fun, beautiful and easy to repeat at home. You’ll supply your own yarn. Dress to get messy.

Co-sponsored with Boston Handmade

Check out one student’s work from the class.

Course Number

AW517

Class Size

Age Range

17+, teens by permission

Skill Level

All Levels

Prerequisite

None

Materials

Dress to get messy, and bring with you to class:

Gloves (durable gloves such as yellow gloves that you would use to clean with)
5–quart size tupperware
Large cooking pot (This should be one that you will not use again for cooking. I would suggest using an old pot.)
Pillow case
Apron
Large kitchen knife
One large wooden spoon and one large metal spoon
Yarn: Up to 1 ½ lbs. yarn or fiber (must be un-dyed natural wool yarn, not already dyed or synthetic). The yarn can be wool, silk, mohair, alpaca or anything else that is animal protein fiber.

Find out where to get supplies.

Instructor, Schedule, and Cost

Instructor: Diane Ivey

NOTE: This workshop is offered in Summer term only. Watch this space for details.