Dyeing Workshop - At the Yarra Valley Wool Show
Learn to dye a variegated skein of sock yarn by hand-painting with Landscapes dyes. This class will cover yarn preparation, colour choice and mixing, as well as touching on techniques for effects like self-striping or gradient yarns. Discover how to calculate how much dye to use for a project and how to plan your dyeing to get the knitted or woven outcome you want. Participants will take home one 100g skein of hand-painted sock yarn and one 20g mini skein as well as detailed notes with instructions and tips.
Please note: finished yarn will be collected one hour after the conclusion of the session to allow for heating time. Please plan this into your day at the show. Additional yarn and dye packs will be available to purchase.
Details
You will learn
- You'll get to explore the fantastic and creative topic of colour theory, and have a go at creating your own hand dyed masterpieces!
You will get
- Participants will take home one 100g skein of hand-painted sock yarn and one 20g mini skein as well as detailed notes with instructions and tips.
Appropriate for
Everyone is welcome, but especially beginners interested in learning to hand dye.
Preparation
What to bring
- Waterproof bag or container to take your damp yarn home
- An apron and/or appropriate dyeing clothes in case of spills
- A face mask for use with dry dye powder (blue medical kind is suitable), and your own rubber gloves (optional)
What to wear
Comfortable casual clothing.
Your Teacher
Your tutor is Phoebe Garrett
Phoebe is a spinner, weaver, dyer, knitter and seamstress with a particular interest in historical and sustainable textiles. Her passion for colour has led to work in dye making, and she is always keen to encourage and advise new dyers.
Organized by
Handweavers & Spinners Guild of Victoria
606 reviewsThe Guild's aim is to bring together those who practise handweaving, spinning and allied crafts and to help and encourage them to increase their knowledge, understanding and skills by discussion, demonstration, exhibition, teaching and the provision of quality resource materials.
Our Guild rooms house an excellent library and craft supply, sell members work and host a wonderful range of interest groups, classes and workshops.
We have members and affiliated groups throughout the state.
Come and join us!
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 7 days before class starts. Free of charge.
- A transfer can be requested 7 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.
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