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2016 Botanical Colors Classes & Workshops!
Keep these dates in mind for natural dye classes with Botanical Colors. We are setting up the registration process and will open for registration on Monday, April 25th. You can register directly with FisherFolk and Madison Wool by contacting them through their websites. June 25 through July 3rd, FisherFolk Fiber Retreat in Cordova Alaska FisherFolk sponsored by The Net Loft Fiber and Friends. A rare opportunity to study with some of the knitting greats in traditional Gansey techniques, including teachers from North America and also Scotland. We will be leading 4 natural dye classes, including a community-wide indigo dip. Information … Read more
Natural Dyes: Sustainable Color for Artists Talk in Washington
Thanks so much to the Washington state based Contemporary Art Quilt Association for this story on Kathy’s recent “Sustainable Color for Artists” talk. Check out the article here.
2014 Men’s Fall Knitting Retreat Registration
Labor Day is the traditional date for the 2014 Men’s Fall KNitting Retreat and this year, Labor Day long weekend is Thursday, August 28th – Sunday, August 31, 2014. This retreat marks the event’s SIXTH YEAR at Dumas Bay Center in Federal Way, WA (Near Seattle) and Botanical Colors is proud to once again be part! Find a link on the Men’s Knitting Retreat site for a PDF version of the MFKR 2014 poster that you can share with your knitting group or local yarn store that explains what the Men’s Fall Knitting Retreat is all about. For more info or to … Read more
This Weekend at Tolt, a Natural Dye Workshop on Gathering Color!
This class teaches the basics of dyeing with traditional raw, natural dyestuffs from ancient times, including madder roots, cochineal, walnut and osage sawdust. Students will also receive a handout with information about common local dye plants plus recipes and procedures for naturally dyeing at home. All yarn will be provided and students will leave class with enough naturally dyed yarn for a small project. Skill Level: Beginner. No experience necessary. Students should be able to bend, twist, lift, walk and carry heavy buckets of water, dye pots and wet yarns. Supplies Needed: Students wishing to take home some of … Read more
Natural Dye Class at Tolt Yarn and Wool
From Carnation,Washington based Tolt Yarn and Wool’s newsletter you should sign up for! “Two amazing instructors and three engaging opportunities to learn the art of yarn and fiber dyeing are coming up in August! Kathy Hattori is offering two separate workshops which will take place at Jubilee Farm in Carnation! First up is GATHERING COLOR on Saturday, August 23 from 10am to 4pm. This class teaches the basics of dyeing with traditional raw, natural dyestuffs from ancient times, including madder roots, cochineal, walnut and osage sawdust. Students will also receive a handout with information about common local dye plants plus … Read more