Natural Dyeing With Trees - February 1, 2025
February 1, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Class Level: Beginner
Class Description
Whether through leaf, bark, or fruit, trees contain a chemical rainbow used to make colors for thousands of years. More than any other dye plant, trees commonly used for dyeing tend to be the most colorfast and stable as a result of the wonderful tannins, produced by the tree to guard against infections and pests.
In this color-rich workshop, I will demonstrate how to make natural dyes for fabric and paper from trees easy to find in Tucson, Arizona. Students will have the opportunity to work with 4 tree-based dyes and develop comfort dyeing both silk and cotton/linen. We will also experiment altering our colors with different modifiers. Workbooks with instructions for how to recreate the dyes and modification baths at home will be provided to each student.
I teach with warm and patient instruction and aim to make the science behind natural dyeing easy to understand and apply to one’s creative vision. You’re welcome to bring any questions and items you want advice on for dyeing. Extra dye can be taken home by all participants.
We Will Explore:
-An intro to natural color chemistry and color theory as it pertains to trees.
-How to create our own natural dyes using trees found in Tucson and Southern Arizona.
-How to develop a rainbow of tree-based colors using different modifiers to change the pH and color chemistry.
-An intro to how to mordant and dye on both silk and cellulose fibers.
Ample time will be given for dyeing and experimentation.
Students Will Take Home:
-Workbooks with instructions and swatches
-Hand-dyed fabrics made in class.
-Information on how to harvest and utilize tree material to make natural dyes.
Housekeeping
This class will be taught in the garden outside at my studio in Midtown Tucson (Close to Monsoon Chocolate). I will email the address to participants a week ahead of the class.
Please wear appropriate clothing to work outside in February, that you do not mind getting stained.
Water and tea will be provided. You’re encouraged to bring what you need to keep comfortable. There is a lot of downtime during the natural dye process. Students will have time between activities to socialize and dye at their own pace.
Children over 15 are welcome to participate with an adult guardian present. Adults are responsible for their children at all times.
Parking
Street parking is available. If you require closer entry, contact me ahead of time to park in the driveway and I will make sure to save that spot for you.
Accessibility
My studio is located up a gravel driveway and a short distance over uneven ground in a small garden. To step inside the structure, one must walk up a ramp that is not wheelchair accessible. Please contact me if you require assistance.
Cancellation Policy
Due to the nature of being a very small business, I’m not able to offer refunds on classes at this time. To avoid needing to cancel, please check your schedule ahead of signing up for a class. If a class is booked for an additional date, I’m happy to move a participant to the later date to accommodate for life’s unexpected challenges. If your schedule interferes with a class, please give me as much notice as possible so that I might fill your spot. Special considerations will be made on a case by case basis for true emergencies (ex. sudden hospitalization, family or pet emergencies, or natural or man-made disasters, etc).
February 1, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Class Level: Beginner
Class Description
Whether through leaf, bark, or fruit, trees contain a chemical rainbow used to make colors for thousands of years. More than any other dye plant, trees commonly used for dyeing tend to be the most colorfast and stable as a result of the wonderful tannins, produced by the tree to guard against infections and pests.
In this color-rich workshop, I will demonstrate how to make natural dyes for fabric and paper from trees easy to find in Tucson, Arizona. Students will have the opportunity to work with 4 tree-based dyes and develop comfort dyeing both silk and cotton/linen. We will also experiment altering our colors with different modifiers. Workbooks with instructions for how to recreate the dyes and modification baths at home will be provided to each student.
I teach with warm and patient instruction and aim to make the science behind natural dyeing easy to understand and apply to one’s creative vision. You’re welcome to bring any questions and items you want advice on for dyeing. Extra dye can be taken home by all participants.
We Will Explore:
-An intro to natural color chemistry and color theory as it pertains to trees.
-How to create our own natural dyes using trees found in Tucson and Southern Arizona.
-How to develop a rainbow of tree-based colors using different modifiers to change the pH and color chemistry.
-An intro to how to mordant and dye on both silk and cellulose fibers.
Ample time will be given for dyeing and experimentation.
Students Will Take Home:
-Workbooks with instructions and swatches
-Hand-dyed fabrics made in class.
-Information on how to harvest and utilize tree material to make natural dyes.
Housekeeping
This class will be taught in the garden outside at my studio in Midtown Tucson (Close to Monsoon Chocolate). I will email the address to participants a week ahead of the class.
Please wear appropriate clothing to work outside in February, that you do not mind getting stained.
Water and tea will be provided. You’re encouraged to bring what you need to keep comfortable. There is a lot of downtime during the natural dye process. Students will have time between activities to socialize and dye at their own pace.
Children over 15 are welcome to participate with an adult guardian present. Adults are responsible for their children at all times.
Parking
Street parking is available. If you require closer entry, contact me ahead of time to park in the driveway and I will make sure to save that spot for you.
Accessibility
My studio is located up a gravel driveway and a short distance over uneven ground in a small garden. To step inside the structure, one must walk up a ramp that is not wheelchair accessible. Please contact me if you require assistance.
Cancellation Policy
Due to the nature of being a very small business, I’m not able to offer refunds on classes at this time. To avoid needing to cancel, please check your schedule ahead of signing up for a class. If a class is booked for an additional date, I’m happy to move a participant to the later date to accommodate for life’s unexpected challenges. If your schedule interferes with a class, please give me as much notice as possible so that I might fill your spot. Special considerations will be made on a case by case basis for true emergencies (ex. sudden hospitalization, family or pet emergencies, or natural or man-made disasters, etc).
February 1, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Class Level: Beginner
Class Description
Whether through leaf, bark, or fruit, trees contain a chemical rainbow used to make colors for thousands of years. More than any other dye plant, trees commonly used for dyeing tend to be the most colorfast and stable as a result of the wonderful tannins, produced by the tree to guard against infections and pests.
In this color-rich workshop, I will demonstrate how to make natural dyes for fabric and paper from trees easy to find in Tucson, Arizona. Students will have the opportunity to work with 4 tree-based dyes and develop comfort dyeing both silk and cotton/linen. We will also experiment altering our colors with different modifiers. Workbooks with instructions for how to recreate the dyes and modification baths at home will be provided to each student.
I teach with warm and patient instruction and aim to make the science behind natural dyeing easy to understand and apply to one’s creative vision. You’re welcome to bring any questions and items you want advice on for dyeing. Extra dye can be taken home by all participants.
We Will Explore:
-An intro to natural color chemistry and color theory as it pertains to trees.
-How to create our own natural dyes using trees found in Tucson and Southern Arizona.
-How to develop a rainbow of tree-based colors using different modifiers to change the pH and color chemistry.
-An intro to how to mordant and dye on both silk and cellulose fibers.
Ample time will be given for dyeing and experimentation.
Students Will Take Home:
-Workbooks with instructions and swatches
-Hand-dyed fabrics made in class.
-Information on how to harvest and utilize tree material to make natural dyes.
Housekeeping
This class will be taught in the garden outside at my studio in Midtown Tucson (Close to Monsoon Chocolate). I will email the address to participants a week ahead of the class.
Please wear appropriate clothing to work outside in February, that you do not mind getting stained.
Water and tea will be provided. You’re encouraged to bring what you need to keep comfortable. There is a lot of downtime during the natural dye process. Students will have time between activities to socialize and dye at their own pace.
Children over 15 are welcome to participate with an adult guardian present. Adults are responsible for their children at all times.
Parking
Street parking is available. If you require closer entry, contact me ahead of time to park in the driveway and I will make sure to save that spot for you.
Accessibility
My studio is located up a gravel driveway and a short distance over uneven ground in a small garden. To step inside the structure, one must walk up a ramp that is not wheelchair accessible. Please contact me if you require assistance.
Cancellation Policy
Due to the nature of being a very small business, I’m not able to offer refunds on classes at this time. To avoid needing to cancel, please check your schedule ahead of signing up for a class. If a class is booked for an additional date, I’m happy to move a participant to the later date to accommodate for life’s unexpected challenges. If your schedule interferes with a class, please give me as much notice as possible so that I might fill your spot. Special considerations will be made on a case by case basis for true emergencies (ex. sudden hospitalization, family or pet emergencies, or natural or man-made disasters, etc).