Introduction to Dyeing with Linda Whiting
There is more than one way to dye your wool. Learn a variety of methods using acid dyes and different tools and containers to create colorful fiber to take home. We will cover immersion in a single color dyepot, doing a light base color and then adding colors by hand painting as well color mixing in the pot, microwave dyeing, oven dyeing, sprinkle dyeing, blending in the pan, squirting and mixing, and others. This is a chance for you to discover options – what results when you do certain things, how you can shift colors, and what utensils, containers and pots can be utilized. We’ll talk about how to protect your fiber from felting, getting the most from your dyes and try to answer whatever questions you bring to the class.
Experience: This class is suitable for all experience levels
Date: Wednesday July 22
Time: 9 a.m. till 3 p.m.
Course cost: $35 payable to the Bridgton Historical Society at the time of registration
Workshop fee: $15 – Includes dyes, a skein of yarn to dye and handouts, payable to the instructor at the time of the course
Materials to bring to class: While yarn will be provided, students are encouraged to bring some of their own roving, and other clean protein fibers to add to the dyepots. This will be a chance to experiment with different techniques. Old clothes, an apron, and protective gloves, if you choose to wear them, are also good to bring.