Stovetop Natural Dyes

Hessel School House

Explore how to make natural dyes using kitchen waste and foraged items.You'll also use shibori techniques and dye a silk scarf to take home.

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center

In this class, we will explore how to use natural dye at home using kitchen waste or dyestuff foraged from the environment.  Participants will learn about the mordanting process and how to get the best color from natural dyes.  We will also utilize Shibori techniques to create surface design before dyeing.  Students will leave with a beautifully personal naturally dyed silk scarf and expanded knowledge of the craft.*Participants should dress for mess and bring their own rubber gloves, aprons, and a plastic bag to transport dyed items. C﻿lass size is limited to 12 students. $﻿60 per student. T﻿his program is offered at a discount thanks to a grant from The Americana Foundation, Michigan Arts &amp; Culture Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

A﻿bout the InstructorJasmine Lace Petrie has been exploring the worlds of weaving and dyeing for over a decade.  She enjoys the complexity of these tactile arts which she expresses under the name Howl at the Loom.  She grew up in Michigan's Northern Lower Peninsula and still calls this region home along with her young family and myriad of animals.  Spending time in nature with her two kids is an endless source of joy.  Jasmine holds an Associate of Arts and Certificate in Textiles from North Central Michigan College.  She continues to be hungry for deeper knowledge of fiber arts which has led her to seek further study under renowned instructors including Shanna Robinson, India Flint, Elin Noble, Mary Zicafoose, and Alissa Allen.

Stovetop Natural Dyes

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