Michigan Weavers Guild Presents a Dye-Day Workshop

CANCELLED

Dates:  Saturday, January 18, 2020
Time:  10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Place: Peace Lutheran Church, 17029 West 13 Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48076-7749

Workshop Description: We will be painting warps, and skeins of cellulose yarn using fiber reactive (cold water) dyes. Cellulose fibers are cotton, rayon, linen, hemp, tencel, and bamboo. We can also dye silk with this process, although with the cellulose auxiliary chemicals we will be using, the results may be more muted on silk. We will learn how to mix dyes and follow safety guidelines.

Level: All

Guild to supply: Dyes and other chemicals will be provided.

Participants to supply: At least 3 prepared cellulose fiber warps or skeins*, or woven fabric. Plastic bags and buckets (2-at least 3 gallons) for class use as well as carrying warps home.Plastic to cover work surface as well as floor under table.Roll of paper towels, Rubber gloves (2 pair, dishwashing type are good), Wear old clothes and a plastic apron is suggested, Plastic (saran wrap) for wrapping dyed fibers. Foam brushes-2-3” wide (several). Bag lunch

Optional supplies: Snacks to share, butter or margarine containers to mix dye

*Make your warps a maximum of 9 yards. Prepare by tying a TIGHT bow at the beginning and end of your warp. Tie crosses loosely. Tie figure 8 loops (in a bow) loosely every yard or so. If you are planning on dyeing several different scarves or towels or whatever in your warp, you can tie a TIGHT bow to delineate the items in your warp.

Workshop fee: $25 – includes fees for dyes.

Deadline for registration is January 17, 2019

Download the form below for a copy of the information or to register by mail.