Want to know how to transfer texture from rusty objects onto cotton? Learn how while designing your own napkins. That’s not all -- You’ll learn to extract dye from plant matter and dye your rust printed napkin. This is a full 2 day workshop offered by the Columbia Center for the Arts at the Desert Parsley Fiber Art Studio, 3725 Klindt Dr. in the The Dalles.

This workshop is intended to offer an introduction to printing on fabric with rusty items and how to prepare and dye with 3 different types of natural dyes (harvested flowers, processing animal dye such as cochineal, and an extracted natural dye powder). Participants will leave with two personally printed and dyed organic napkins and a handout with basic information on the dye and rust print process.

CHOOSE A TWO-DAY SESSION:

SESSION ONE: APRIL 12th & APRIL 13th from 10am - 4pm

SESSION TWO: APRIL 26th & APRIL 27th from 10am - 4pm

SCHEDULE:

Day 1- Saturday – 10-4– w/ 1 hour lunch break

AM: Introductions, Overview of Process & Natural Dyes, Dye Selections

PM: Prep Rust Napkins and Dye Vats for Overnight

Day 2 – Full day – Sunday – 10-4 – w/ 1 hour lunch break

AM: Recap, Reveal & Clean Rust Napkins, Heat Dye Vats

PM: Dye Napkins, Rinse, and Set Color. Show & Tell and Review.

WHAT IS INCLUDED: Workshop provides participant with 2 pre-mordanted organic cotton napkins, natural dyes, all the materials necessary to make rust prints and dye fabric.

WHAT TO BRING: Bring your own lunch, drinks, a folding chair, and wear shoes that cover your feet and are comfortable to stand in.

REQUIREMENTS: Participants need no prior knowledge. UP TO DATE TETANUS SHOW REQUIRED as we’ll be working with rusty items that have sharp edges and corners