Join our intensive 3-day masterclass in dyeing and weaving to immerse yourself in traditional handcraft techniques and contemporary design approaches. Over three focused days, you will learn natural dye preparation and color extraction, , how to create and work with an indigo vat and practice freestyle weave techniques on a simple hand loom under expert guidance. Materials and tools are provided; the class is suitable for beginners with patience as well as intermediate makers seeking to refine their process and build a cohesive small collection of naturally dyed and unique pieces.
Day 1 NATURAL DYE WORKSHOP
Dyes like madder, pomegranate and henna have all been used for centuries to colour wool in Moroccan carpets and other textiles.
Learn how to use these and other ingredients from the souk to dye local, hand spun wool using eco friendly methods.
Rich shades of reds, oranges and yellows can then be over dyed the indigo vat to achieve secondary shades.
You will also learn how to use natural ingredients to modify the colours to achieve different shades.
Day 2 INDIGO RESIST WORKSHOP
Learn how to prepare an indigo vat using natural ingredients.
Experiment with various resist techniques including stitching and binding to make a unique indigo dyed scarf inspired by African textiles.
Use traditional printing blocks and other everyday objects with a special mud resist paste to decorate an organic cotton bag to be dyed in the indigo vat.
If time allows, at the end of the workshop, you may also dye a selection of your own materials in the indigo, these must be 100% natural (cotton/linen) and not weigh more than 50g per item.
Day 3 FREESTYLE WEAVE WORKSHOP
Learn how to weave using a simple loom
Create a beautiful hand woven textile (eg. scarf, fabric for a bag, wall art) using the locally hand spun wool dyed with plant dyes and other up cycled materials. Learn various techniques to create pattern and surface interest and take home a unique piece of woven art.
Join our intensive 3-day masterclass in dyeing and weaving to immerse yourself in traditional handcraft techniques and contemporary design approaches. Over three focused days, you will learn natural dye preparation and color extraction, , how to create and work with an indigo vat and practice freestyle weave techniques on a simple hand loom under expert guidance. Materials and tools are provided; the class is suitable for beginners with patience as well as intermediate makers seeking to refine their process and build a cohesive small collection of naturally dyed and unique pieces.
Day 1 NATURAL DYE WORKSHOP
Dyes like madder, pomegranate and henna have all been used for centuries to colour wool in Moroccan carpets and other textiles.
Learn how to use these and other ingredients from the souk to dye local, hand spun wool using eco friendly methods.
Rich shades of reds, oranges and yellows can then be over dyed the indigo vat to achieve secondary shades.
You will also learn how to use natural ingredients to modify the colours to achieve different shades.
Day 2 INDIGO RESIST WORKSHOP
Learn how to prepare an indigo vat using natural ingredients.
Experiment with various resist techniques including stitching and binding to make a unique indigo dyed scarf inspired by African textiles.
Use traditional printing blocks and other everyday objects with a special mud resist paste to decorate an organic cotton bag to be dyed in the indigo vat.
If time allows, at the end of the workshop, you may also dye a selection of your own materials in the indigo, these must be 100% natural (cotton/linen) and not weigh more than 50g per item.
Day 3 FREESTYLE WEAVE WORKSHOP
Learn how to weave using a simple loom
Create a beautiful hand woven textile (eg. scarf, fabric for a bag, wall art) using the locally hand spun wool dyed with plant dyes and other up cycled materials. Learn various techniques to create pattern and surface interest and take home a unique piece of woven art.
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