Painting with Plant Dyes
Dec
11
11:00 AM11:00

Painting with Plant Dyes

Learn how to achieve a range of hues from a single dyepot! On the first day of this 2-day workshop, we’ll mix, thicken, and paint with several mordants. We’ll dye our fabrics on day 2 and observe as our fabrics take up a range of colors as mordant mixes with dye. Students should bring: a pair of fabric scissors, 3-4 paintbrushes in various sizes, and fabric design ideas/sketches. A fundamental knowledge of the natural dye process is very helpful in the course.

Sat + Sun, 11-5pm

Cost: $130

Registration Deadline: December 4

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Impeccable Appliqué
Nov
9
to Nov 16

Impeccable Appliqué

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Enhance your textiles with appliqué! In this class, we’ll practice both turned and reverse appliqué, achieving those coveted crisp edges. This class is 2 consecutive Tuesdays.

Tues evenings, 5:30-7:30

Cost: $69

Registration Deadline: October 26

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Beginner Natural Dyes
Sep
7
to Sep 16

Beginner Natural Dyes

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In this course, we’ll take a hands-on approach to learning natural dyes. We’ll dye a variety of fabrics in different dyes, and students will leave with a small sample collection.

Tues + Thurs evenings, 5:30-7:30

Cost: $143

Registration Deadline: September 2

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The Organic Indigo Vat
Aug
28
11:00 AM11:00

The Organic Indigo Vat

During this one-day workshop, we’ll dye sample fabric and silk scarves in indigo, using different resist techniques to create designs. You’ll also learn the fundamentals of starting and maintaining an organic indigo vat, and go home with your own mini vat!

This class is FULL as of 8/24/21. Check out other class offerings at alumirontextiles.com/classes.

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Painting with Mordants workshop
May
9
to May 10

Painting with Mordants workshop

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Learn how to achieve a range of hues from a single dyepot! On the first day of this 2-day workshop, we’ll mix, thicken, and paint with several mordants. We’ll dye on day 2 and observe as our fabrics take up a range of colors. A basic knowledge of the mordanting and the natural dye process is helpful, but not required.

Register here by May 1

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Appliqué workshop
Mar
28
10:00 AM10:00

Appliqué workshop

In this one-day workshop we’ll learn fast ways to apply curvilinear shapes to cloth, how to achieve impeccable hand-turned appliqué, and how to make your own templates. This class is designed for all skill levels and great for beginners.

Register here by March 20

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