Workshop Info

The dyeing portion of this workshop is held in a heated tent.  

Silk, one of the most ancient sources of protein fibers, will be the focus of this workshop. Students will work with a variety of silk types - Bombyx, Tussah and Eri. Together we will explore both spinning and dyeing silk, using natural dyes. In the morning spinning session, the focus will be on the many different ways silk is available to spinners - caps, bricks, roving, cocoons and raw fiber. In the afternoon, we will explore the wonderful world of natural dyes and how silk dyeing can result in a palette of iridescent colors.

SKILL LEVEL:

PREREQUISITES:  Intermediate - you must know how to spin prior to class. Silk can be a challenging fiber.

HOMEWORK:  None

Questions about this workshop?  Email elmshootfarm@gmail.com

A material fee of $40 to be paid to the instructor via cash of Venmo.

Material fee includes:  all silk for spinning and dyeing, handouts and the dyes, supplies and equipment needed for dyeing.

Student should bring:  spinning wheel in good working order and you must be familiar with how to adjust your wheel. Hand cards, lap cloth, clothes you do not mind getting dye on

NOTE:  THERE ARE NO ATMs OPEN ON THURSDAY/FRIDAY.

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