Natural Dyeing
Learn to dye yarn using dyes from nature!
Always wanted to try natural dyeing but not sure where to start?
This step by step course shows you how simple natural dyeing can be and will set you on a confident path to dyeing your own yarn.
The class includes 160 minutes of video, multiple printable PDF's and also text lessons to help ensure your success.
In this course we dye WOOL ONLY. Protein fibres take natural dye beautifully and are easy to work with. Cellulose fibres require different treatment for natural dyeing and that will not be covered in this class.
We also use concentrated natural dye extracts for an effective way to achieve vivid colours from dye sources all over the world!
Learn to dye with some of the following:
* Indigo
* Fustic
* Lac
* Logwood
* Marigold
* Cochineal
* Onion skins
And more!
Your Instructor
Kelly is a self taught weaver with a big passion for sharing the timeless art of weaving with others. Kelly is known for her calm and slow teaching style and she bases her classes on how she would have liked to have been taught. She designs all of her own projects and caters for levels from beginner to intermediate. Most available classes are for the rigid heddle loom, floor, table and inkle loom weaving.
This comprehensive course will have you dyeing your own beautiful and unique colours in no time!
Guidance and help is available along the way. Simply leave a comment or question under any class module for assistance or feedback.
All video is fully closed captioned.