NEW DATE!* Handpainting with Natural Dye Extracts. With Jackie Graf. Sunday, September 13, 2020. 10 AM- 4 PM. $150.00. $50.00 deposit holds your space. All Materials provided. Call 203-245-5921 to register. Snacks, water and tea provided- bring a lunch (fridge and microwave available) or local restaurants to order in.

Handpainting is an excellent way to create tonal and variegated yarns. Are you a handpainter with synthetic dyes that would like to get a little more natural in your practices? Are you curious about natural dye extracts and how they can be used? This workshop will cover several bases, translating a synthetic palette to it’s natural cousins, and techniques for mordanting, painting and setting the color. We will learn how to mix natural dye extracts to create a painting stock, and create some beautiful masterpieces! Lots of info, lots of fun! No experience necessary. Materials fee of $50 (included in price) covers 2 skeins of washable sock yarn and all dyes and equipment, as well as a color card to bring home for reference. There will be additional yarns available for purchase if there is time and desire to dye extra yarns, or to take home andpractice your skills later!