Mixing and Planning Colors - Saturday Morning
Mixing and Planning Colors - Saturday Afternoon 
Dyeing Class, One Day
Biography of Gail Callahan

Gail Callahan
 
Mixing and Planning Colors - Saturday Morning
Saturday, October 15, 2011
9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Class Fee: $80.00
Class Size: 16 Students
 
In this class students with learn how to mix their own colors and dye a silk scarf using the three primary colors. From several simple exercises, students will be able to extrapolate the knowledge gained and use it on any protein fiber. Instructor will provide dyes.  Two silk scarves will be provided on the day of class from the instructor.
 
 
Materials list:
Suggested: Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece by Gail Callahan
2 silk scarves to be provided by instructor on day of class.
2 rolls of dense, absorbent paper towels.
1 roll of plastic wrap.
Rubber or plastic gloves.
Brushes of any sort: sponge/bristle (for applying dye)
Plastic cups, short squat 8 oz size.
Old clothing and or apron.
2 old bath towels

To register online click here.
To print and mail your registration click here.

Mixing and Planning Colors - Saturday Afternoon
Saturday, October 15, 2011
1:00 pm - 4:00pm
Class Fee: $80.00
Class Size: 16 Students
 
In this class students with learn how to mix their own colors and dye a silk scarf using the three primary colors. From several simple exercises, students will be able to extrapolate the knowledge gained and use it on any protein fiber. Instructor will provide dyes.  Two silk scarves will be provided on the day of class from the instructor.
 
 
Materials list:
Suggested: Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece by Gail Callahan
2 silk scarves to be provided by instructor on day of class.
2 rolls of dense, absorbent paper towels.
1 roll of plastic wrap.
Rubber or plastic gloves.
Brushes of any sort: sponge/bristle (for applying dye)
Plastic cups, short squat 8 oz size.
Old clothing and or apron.
2 old bath towels

To register online click here.
To print and mail your registration click here.

Dyeing Class, One Day
Sunday, October 16, 2011
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Class Fee: $150.00
Class Size: 16 Students
In this class students will learn about color mixing. After the class this knowledge may also be used for planning projects.

We will explore the nature of animal fibers in all forms: roving, yarn and cloth.

Students will prepare their choice of fibers, in the form they select for dyeing.

We will use the three primary colors to understand color mixing.

Students will sample several types of acid dyes. This is a great opportunity to compare and contrast the colors from different companies.

Class participants will dye a color wheel of 36 colors using their fiber prepared before day of class.

Instructor will provide:
All units necessary for heat setting the fibers including microwave, crock pot, steamer table and burners.
Seven types of dyes for students to sample.
Hand outs for class including sources for dyes.

Students will provide:

36-48 small skeins of yarn, roving or cloth in any animal fiber.

Gloves, apron and facemask
Potholders and tongs
Cups or zip lock bags
Stirring tools such as plastic spoons or used household items.
Quart of white vinegar.
Rolls of paper towels.
Markers and scissors.
A complete list will be sent to student by instructor.  The above list is representative of typical items used in classes, and will let students approximate their materials cost.

To register online click here.
To print and mail your registration click here.

Biography:

Gail Callahan is the author of “Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece” by Storey Publishing. She began dyeing for personal use and then moved on to creating dyed yarns for commercial sale. Her one-of-a-kind yarns are sold under the name of the Kangaroo Dyer at Webs, yarn.com and at kangaroodyer.com.