Dates: Thursday, October 21st, 2021
Time: 7pm - 9pm EST, 6pm - 8 pm CST
Location: Zoom, a link will be send to participants the day before class.
Cost: $35
In this workshop, I will share how to coax and harness color from foraged goldenrod. One week before the workshop, participants will receive a video including information on preparing and gathering goldenrod, setting up a space for dyeing, and scouring/mordanting their fabrics, so that you can be set up and ready to dye along with Aaron.
The live workshop will cover dyeing with goldenrod in a general way, and how to best pass that beautiful golden onto both protein and cellulose fiber in a long lasting way. Aaron will also share various pH modifications to expand the goldenrod palette, and share how he starts and maintains a dye journal.
Class Materials:
Fiber (protein or cellulose fibers will work) - fabric is easiest if you are new to dyeing. If you have a little more experience you may like to try using thread, yarn or wool roving!
Mordants
If dyeing protein (animal) fibers - aluminum potassium sulfate
If dyeing cellulose (plant) fibers - aluminum acetate and wheat bran or calcium carbonate. Tums work great as a calcium carbonate option.
Measuring cup and kitchen scale
Large stock pot for dyeing, made from a nonreactive metal like stainless steel.
Heat source, like a portable burner or kitchen stove