Impressions of Nature: Natural Textile Dye Workshop Series
Description
Immerse yourself in the art of natural textile dyeing this spring in an all-inclusive six-week Intensive with local artist Jessica Nicholls. Kicking off on Sunday the 6th of September at the Art Studio, Jessica will introduce you to the beautiful processes of natural dyeing and extracting colour from the natural environment. We invite you to attend a single session, several, or the complete series. Attending all six offers the richest, most holistic experience. Natural Dyeing is an organic process and can have an unpredictability, so results will vary; that’s the beauty of natural colours and the artistic process.
-No Experience Necessary
-Spaces are limited to ensure participants receive sufficient guidance
-All materials, PPE and lunch provided.
-16+
Session Dates
Session One: Bundle Dyeing on silk scarf
Sunday 6th September
Explore bundle dyeing; use dried flowers, organic waste and simple reactive dye techniques to create beautifully unique patterns on natural fabrics.
Each participant will take home their own hand-dyed silk scarf and build hand-dyed textile swatches for future projects.
Session Two: Immersion Dyeing on silk & natural fibred textiles
Sunday 13th September
An explorative semi-guided studio session; using dye baths to create organic patterns on natural fabrics.
Each participant will build hand-dyed textile swatches for future projects.
Session Three: Immersion Dyeing on silk scrunchies & yarns
Sunday 27th September
Building from session two, we will explore exhaust dyes, overdyeing and the magic of the reactive dye process.
Each participant will take home their own individual hand-dyed silk scrunchies and build hand-dyed textile swatches for future projects. There is also an opportunity to dye yarn in preparation for Session four; scrunchie crocheting.
Session Four: Crochet or Hand Sew a scrunchie
Sunday 4th October
Delve deeper into the variety of artistic processes that go into textile creation. Explore the art of hand-sewing and crochet. Create a hand-sewn scrunchie utilising your hand-dyed fabrics or learn basic crochet stitches for an intermediate scrunchie using your hand-dyed yarn.
Each participant will take home their hand-made & dyed scrunchie or scrunchies*.
Hand making ONLY, no dyeing in this session.
*Option to continue sewing or crocheting scrunchies if not completed within the session.
Session Five: Ice Dyeing on silk hair scarf & a silk scrunchie
Sunday 11th October
Learn the natural dye technique of ice dyeing using frozen exhaust dyes from previous sessions, dried flowers and organic waste.
Each participant will take home a hand-dyed silk hair scarf, and a silk scrunchie. An opportunity exists here to create hand-dyed textile swatches in preparation for session six.
Session Six: Zero-waste Aromatherapy eye pillow
Sunday 18th October
Create a hand-dyed & hand-crafted aromatherapy eye pillow using the beautiful collection of textile swatches created over the last six weeks. Explore the variety of individual textiles and curate a patchwork design for your eye pillow. Immerse yourself in aromatherapy & select from our curated collection of natural ingredients to fill your eye pillow.
Each participant will take home their self-care aromatherapy eye pillow which can be used for Pilates, yoga or meditation. Explore this zero-waste approach and create multiple covers from your textile swatches which you can interchange.
Hand making ONLY, no dyeing in this session.
Artist Bio
Jessica has a Bachelor of Design specialising in Fashion & Sustainability and a love for the art of natural dye and handcrafted fashion. Jessica has intentionally curated this holistic workshop series to allow for connection, appreciation of natural resources, and a glimpse into the expansive world of natural colours. Her workshop series emphasises sustainability, slow processes and a deep appreciation for the natural world.
“I believe the best way to begin reconnecting humanity’s heart, mind & soul to nature is for us to share our individual stories” J. Drew Lanham
FAQs
- Whats Included?
All necessary materials for the workshops are covered in your workshop fees:
· Pre-mordanted silk or natural fibred textiles for dyeing
· Silk scrunchies with pre-treatment & hand-made by Jessica*
· Silk scarves with pre-treatment & hand-rolled hems*
· Aromatherapy inclusions for session six
· Tea & coffee with light lunch and snacks
· Impressions of Nature session handouts
*Specific take-home items described in each session outline.
- Workshop Health and Safety Info
Participants are advised to wear closed in shoes and suitable clothing that can withstand accidental dye stains.
Gloves, masks, aprons & eye protection will be provided.
Be aware that materials may be hot when we unwrap any bundled textiles at the end of the workshops. Participants will be safely instructed throughout the workshop.
We will be working with natural, non-toxic materials on the day.
- Where is the Art Studio?
26 Kalgan Drive, right next door to the library - look for the lights and the disco ball!
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