HDF - EXPLORING COLOUR

Description

Dyeing your own fabric is a little addictive and a whole lot of fun!  Every piece of dyed fabric is an exciting surprise.  Even though we will work with a limited dye palette, you’ll be amazed by the variety of colours that can be produced. We’ll be spending time learning and experimenting with colour theory. After dyeing, you’ll have a much better understanding of why certain colours work well with others. Get a taste of fabric dyeing in this introductory class. 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 yards) of fabric. Class cost $115. All fabrics, dyes and chemicals included. Students will - 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 eachll 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 sized Zip Lock bags or plastic or glass sealable containers (to hold about 2 cups) - large tub or bucket that don’t leak to carry dyed fabric home.

Cancellation Policy

To cancel your participation in the class, please contact us 2 days in advance.

Contact Details

• 40 Harvest Glen Rise Northeast, Calgary, AB, Canada

  + 403-819-8126

  allison@meadowrosequilts.com