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BOTANICAL DYEING

  • Antidote Apothecary Greenpoint Brooklyn, New York 11222 USA (map)

Learn to bundle dye, easy as pie! We will lead you through the process of choosing fabric, plants for shape, plants for color, color for love and the nuance of a finishing steam bath! Following this 2 hour workshop, you’ll be well on your way to bundle dyeing at home with confidence and ease!

This workshop will cover:

  • Introduction to natural dye plants and mordants

  • Introduction to protein-based and cellulose-based fibers

  • Overview of natural dyestuffs including onion skins, cochineal, turmeric, avocado skins, fresh and dried flowers, black tea, eucalyptus, and more

  • How to bundle dye on silk and cotton, including how to prepare the fabric, place the dyestuffs, bundle the fabric, and steam the fabric on a stovetop.

  • Each student will leave with their own luxurious self-dyed silk scarf.

Class fee includes instruction and all the necessary supplies and materials (including dyestuffs and fabrics). No prior experience necessary - beginners welcome! 

 

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