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Students will

This class is a “taste” of the basics of fabric dyeing. The dyeing method has been worked to make the process super simple. Students will be introduced to colour theory and how 2 dye colours combine to make new colours. Students will be dyeing 18 Fat Quarters (4.5 meters) of fabric. Class cost $100. All fabrics, dyes and chemicals included.

• dye a 3 step value gradation of a single colour to learn some basic fabric dyeing techniques.

• dye a 3 step colour gradation using 2 fabric dye

• dye a 5 step colour gradation using 2 fabrics (red-yellow, yellow-blue or blue-red) to learn how to measure and combine dyes

• dye a 6 step value gradation

• have opportunity to play with their final Fat Quarter and use a dye colour they haven’t used yet.

• Students may have opportunity to dye additional FQ of fabric for $5 each

All dye supplies – fabric, dyes, chemicals will be provided.

Students will be required to bring the following items to class. These are not supplied in the cost of the class.

•  “messy clothes” including shoes that you won’t mind getting covered with dye drips

• Apron – optional but recommended

• Gloves. Kitchen rubber gloves work well.

• 4 liter ice cream pail or bowl of similar size for dyeing fabrics

• Medium Zip Lock bags or plastic or glass sealable containers (to hold about 2 cups) - 24

• Large tub or bucket that don’t leak to carry dyed fabric home.