

Learn hands-on about natural dyes and natural dyeing in Cheryl's fun, in-depth workshops. You get individual instruction as workshop is limited to only six students! Please call (503) 286-4149 for more details and to register.
Workshops cover:
· dyeing with Indigo, Fustic, Madder, Brazilwood,
Logwood, and Cochineal
· use of mordants
· choice of yarns and fibre
· techniques
and principles of natural dyes
· as well as the ever-popular paint-dyeing with
natural dyes.
Cost:
$440 per student -- includes all materials, book,
etc., but not food or lodging.
Terms:
50% deposit holds your place. Balance due on registration.
Location:
Workshops are held at Aurora Silk's new cottage in Portland.
Pick up and drop off at the airport or train station is included. Meals
will be "pot luck" with cooking parties and trips to the nearby natural
foods store so vegan or vegetarian or other dietary needs can be met. Up to
five students may spend the nights at the cottage, with spartan but comfortable "sleep-over" accommodations
included in the costs.
Cheryl’s workshops consistently fill up months in advance. Please contact us with your interest so we may put you on the e-mailing list for the next series of workshops, and possible apprenticeships.
Learn all about natural dyes, where they come from, and how they are applied. We will dye 15 colours, by immersion dyeing in pots:
We will "Surface Design" two large hemmed silk scarves (Paint / African style Fold Resist / Japanese style "Shibori").
Class includes:
Provided:
Cheryl has been conducting Natural Dye workshops since 1979. Many students have gone on to professional/semi-professional careers using Natural Dyes.
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