Introduction to Botanical Dyeing- Extraction Method. Saturday 4th of July 1:00pm-4:00pm

Introduction to Botanical Dyeing- Extraction Method. Saturday 4th of July 1:00pm-4:00pmBe introduced to the magic and beauty of natural dyeing. Learn which plants and kitchen waste to used, how to mordant protein and cellulose fibres and the technique of extraction dyeing. Experiment with modifying colours. You will receive 40 grams of wool yarn, 4 embroidery floss skeins as well as a selection of cotton, linen and silk fabric to experiment with. We will create at least 4 colours. All materials and written notes provided. Cost: $90

I will have some extra found objects to choose from if you don't have your own

Place: Robina State High School

This Bendigo Luxury wool yarn has been hand dyed by me using marigold flowers from my garden

These ribbons were hand dyed by me with dark I collected from the ground under a eucalyptus tree

and needle so together you can create beautiful abstract textile art that tells your story

These ribbons were hand dyed by me using cutch powder

These earrings have been dyed in an indigo vat

from Madagascan palms

All my coloured raffia has been hand dyed with love by me on my verandah using botanical dyes

Cost: $98 Covers all materials and morning tea

This Bendigo Stellar wool and bamboo yarn has been hand dyed by me using madder powder and iron water

You will use raffia that I have hand dyed using botanical dyes