BYO Tie-dye Workshop: Happy Accidents

Merle Works, a successful wholesaler of hand-dyed goods and accessories, was founded by Dallas Hlatky in November 2020 while parachuting out of life as normal. It was invented as a personal salve for an anxious time, and built to be a reliable, renewable source of joy for all who find it. It nurtures human connection, a love of language and color, and a spirit that anything can happen. It makes for inspired, intentional giving and receiving. Since 2020 Merle Works has grown from a small operation in Dallas's basement. Now Merle Works hand-dyed goods  are sold at more than 75 fine independent boutiques across the US and in Europe.The Merle Works studio is a space to experiment with  color, joy, and magic. Learn tricks of the trade from owner Dallas Hlatky as she turns her studio over to you and your projects.

Merle Works

With a rainbow of colors at your disposal, bring new life to items from home  in an artist's studio while making a Happy Accident Tea Towel!

807 Summerfield Ave

Learn hand-dying tricks of the trade from<a href="https://www.merle.works" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Merle Works</a> owner and master dyer Dallas Hlatky as she turns her studio over to you and your projects. Merle Works hand-dyed goods are sold at fine independent boutiques across the US and Europe. Bring 3-5 items from your wardrobe or home made of natural fibers and natural fiber blends (at least 50% cotton, silk, wool, linen, viscose, rayon, bamboo). It&#x27;s a great opportunity to breathe new life and color into old items or sentimental pieces that have seen better days. You&#x27;ll dye a pair of Merle Works&#x27;s signature socks as a warm up, plus you&#x27;ll be given a tea towel and shown how to use it to create a beautiful &quot;<a href="https://www.merle.works/shop/p/color-study-hand-painted-tea-towel-8kj49" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">happy accident</a>.&quot;The workshop will begin with an overview of materials and techniques, followed by a demonstration. Each participant will have free reign to experiment with colors and patterns as they see fit. The full spectrum of the professional dye studio will be available including mixed dyes, powders, color swatches, and different tools and brushes. Questions will be answered and hands-on help is available.An email will go out to each participant a few days before the event. If you have any specific inspiration you are looking to replicate, a certain technique you would like to try (ice dye, reverse/bleach dye), or a large format item you are planning on bringing (curtains, sheets), you can reply to Dallas with this info so she can prepare the appropriate set up and materials for you. Gloves will be provided. Participants are advised to bring aprons and/or wear low-stakes clothes (dye splatter happens). Guests will leave the workshop with their hand-dyed items in sealed ziplock bags or other containers (in the case of larger items) and instructions for laundering at home. This workshop is appropriate for adults and kids 8 and up. BYO refreshments if you like! Adults please drink responsibly. ; )Merle Works workshops are held in the Merle Works studio on the second floor of the historic Studebaker Building, at 807 Summerfield Avenue, Asbury Park. In order to get to the studio you will have to navigate a flight of stairs. Please inquire aboout any special accomodations or concerns.

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