Locally Foraged Acorn & Gall Natural Dye & Shibori
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 10/26/2024
Natural dyes are super popular right now, and for all the right reasons. And ’tis the season to learn to dye with plentiful acorns & galls! In instructor Jeanine Ertl’s experiential workshop, you’ll learn the basics of dyeing with both Acorns and Galls, ancient dye-stuffs native to Southern California. You’ll also learn to Shibori dye two gorgeous warm browns and dipping for inky charcoal grey highlights. Learn to create your own creative color and pattern with the bounty of the season.
14+ yrs
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Learn to dye with locally foraged Acorns & Oak Galls!
Natural dyes are super popular right now, and for all the right reasons. And ’tis the season to learn to dye with plentiful acorns & galls! In instructor Jeanine Ertl’s experiential workshop, you’ll learn the basics of dyeing with both Acorns and Galls, ancient dye-stuffs native to Southern California. You’ll also learn to Shibori dye two gorgeous warm browns and dipping for inky charcoal grey highlights. Learn to create your own creative color and pattern with the bounty of the season.
In this workshop, students will receive instruction on foraging for dyestuffs; Acorn & Gall dye prep; instruction on basic Shibori technique; and 2 Natural fiber fabrics to Shibori & dye. Students are welcome to bring along a glass jar or two (these can be old jars that are cleaned or new ones, as long as they have a tightly sealing lid), and are welcome to take home natural dye from our class so you can continue to experiment and explore at home!
All materials included.
No experience necessary. Ages 14+ Welcome!
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Organization:
San Diego Craft CollectiveLocation:
2590 Truxtun Rd., Studio 106
San Diego, CA, 92106United States
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Phone:
6192733235Contact name:
San Diego Craft Collective
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The event has already taken place on this date:
10/26/2024
Time:
1-4pm
Price:
$125
Ages
Teenagers Adults without kidsWeb Service