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Natural Dyeing Class with Justin | Chestnut, Weld, & Indigo

Paradise Fibers

Join us for a natural dye workshop exploring the rich, earthy beauty of Weld, Chestnut, and Indigo!

In this hands-on class, we’ll work with historic natural dye extracts to create layered, nature-inspired colorways. We’ll begin by dyeing with Chestnut Extract, derived from the bark and heartwood of the Sweet Chestnut tree, to create warm brown base tones rich in tannins. We’ll then overdye the chestnut-dyed yarn with indigo to create beautiful Mallard greens!

We’ll also dye with Weld Extract, an ancient yellow dye plant prized for its lightfastness and vibrant color. Weld has been used for centuries throughout Europe and Central Asia and is known for producing shades ranging from soft lemon yellow to deep golden tones.

Students will learn about:

  • Natural dye extracts and how they behave on fiber
  • Mordanting and dye preparation
  • Indigo overdye techniques
  • How tannins and plant pigments interact

Class dates and times:

Saturday, June 13th, from 1-3pm

Supplies Included:

  • Class fee includes all natural dye supplies, including indigo, chestnut, weld, mordants, and solvents. Because these are premium dye materials, their cost is incorporated into the class price.
  • Personal protection equipment

Supplies needed:

  • 2 skeins of undyed protein or cellulose yarn- one for each color. You can also bring a scarf or cloth to dye!

We carry a great selection of undyed yarn in store and are happy to help you choose the perfect base.

Level: Beginner

*Photos from previous class

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