Variegated yarn exhibits various colours in patches and patterns. Using different dye techniques, such as ombré, direct application and resists, learn how to use natural dyes to create coloured variegated yarn that will knit up into crazy patterns. We will be experimenting with dyeing skeins and pre-knit blanks. All levels of experience welcome.
Breakfast, lunch, fruit, snacks and beverages provided throughout the day. All materials included. Wool yarn is sourced from Steele Wool Farm, Blyth.
This is an outdoor activity that takes place under a picnic shelter. Dress for the weather and and being on your feet.
Space is limited so register early!
Where: Picnic Shelter in the Lion’s Park, 308 Gypsy Lane in Blyth
When: Sunday September 19th, 10am to 5pm Rain or Shine
Workshop Cost: $175
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Let your creativity and imagination go with experimentation! Learn how to create stripes and patterns with our variegated dyeing class that will use only natural dyes. Using different dye techniques, including ombré, resist and direct application you will create your own unique patterns that will work up into one of a kind projects.
We will start the day with a breakfast of fruit, baked goods, coffee and tea while discussing colour theory and design. We will then start prepping our yarns in all the various ways to achieve pattern and start our initial dyeing. Lunch will be provided by Cait’s Café and offer us an opportunity to reflect on our progress. After lunch more layers of colour will be added to our samples and the day will end with some exciting reveals!
The workshop is lead by Jennifer Triemstra-Johnston, the Director of FACTS. Jennifer has been dyeing professionally for over 25 years and started working with natural dyes in 2006.
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