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'Colour your textiles with plants' 1 day eco dye course.
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'Colour your textiles with plants' 1 day eco dye course.
Thursday
16th July, 9.30am – 3pm
Cost
$160, including materials and light lunch.
Northern
beaches, Sydney
In
this 1 day course you will create submersion dyes with numerous
plants and experiment with some simple shibori techniques to pattern
cloth.
We
will also explore the magic of eco prints and play with scrap metal
to see some of the unique patterns and effects that can be achieved
through a combination of these techniques.
This
course is suitable for beginners and dabblers of dyeing who may like
a little more guidance with these techniques. You will leave with new
creative ideas of how to make your fabrics unique and beautiful,
using natural dyeing techniques. Great for any textile enthusiast.
A
sample pack of fabrics is included in the price, this will include
silk and wool fabrics to experiment with, string for tying bundles,
some silk thread for stitching, and a scarf for dyeing. More scarves
and fabric will be available to buy on the day. You are also welcome
to bring in some natural fabrics of your own that you may like to
experiment with.
For
more information, contact me: ginamastioATyahooDotfr
other dates may also be possible, so contact me with your availability.