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This workshop is filled.
Hosted by Nadene Mairesse, this workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to learn about historical dyeing processes. This event will take place on Sunday, March 29th at 1pm.
Participants will dye and paint 2-3 pieces of 12" square cotton muslin which they can use as quiltblocks, cushion covers, or framed wall hangings.
Students will be introduced to the history of plant based dyes and guided through historical dyeing processes including mordanting (preparation) of the cloth to creation of the dye bath using foraged native plants such as Osage Orange, Staghorn Sumac and Black Walnut. Nadene will give an overview of native Alabama dye plants and tips on foraging responsibly. As their textiles are soaking up the plant dye, students will mix mineral based paints to apply pattern to their dyed cotton cloth. Nadene will then explain how to finish the dyed textile pieces to ensure color and lightfastness.
All of these events will cost $20 per participant and will take place at Pope’s Tavern Museum.
This workshop is filled.
Hosted by Nadene Mairesse, this workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to learn about historical dyeing processes. This event will take place on Sunday, March 29th at 1pm.
Participants will dye and paint 2-3 pieces of 12" square cotton muslin which they can use as quiltblocks, cushion covers, or framed wall hangings.
Students will be introduced to the history of plant based dyes and guided through historical dyeing processes including mordanting (preparation) of the cloth to creation of the dye bath using foraged native plants such as Osage Orange, Staghorn Sumac and Black Walnut. Nadene will give an overview of native Alabama dye plants and tips on foraging responsibly. As their textiles are soaking up the plant dye, students will mix mineral based paints to apply pattern to their dyed cotton cloth. Nadene will then explain how to finish the dyed textile pieces to ensure color and lightfastness.
All of these events will cost $20 per participant and will take place at Pope’s Tavern Museum.