Transform humble materials into luxurious fabrics through the craft of natural dyeing! This wonderful art combines textile design with sustainable living. Using food materials you can find in your kitchen, we'll brew three lovely colors from scratch:
- Pale pink from avocado pits
- Golden yellow from onion skins
- Warm tan from black tea
This course is tailored to beginners, so whether you are completely new to any form of dyeing, or you’re looking to make your current practice more sustainable, I’ll teach you all the basics you’ll need to get started. By the end of the course, you'll have learned:
- How to build your natural dyeing toolkit
- How to properly pre-treat your fabric for the best results
- The method for extracting dye from plants
- How to use a closed loop system so nothing is wasted
As someone who has used both synthetic dyes and natural dyes, I can honestly say there is no comparison. The texture, softness, and depth of color of natural dyes is what makes them truly unique.
Another reason I love this process is that nothing is wasted. The dye matter is compostable, and even the water we use can be saved for watering the plants in your garden.
Natural dyeing is the perfect blend of beauty and sustainability. If you’re ready to create luxurious fabrics from humble materials and simple methods, come dye with me!