Fall Community Dye Bath

Give your closet some new life before winter! This community dye bath will include two natural dyes, indigo and turmeric. Participants will have the opportunity to dye a provided tote bag with a shibori technique, and dye 1 or 2 pieces of clothing from their own closet (made of natural fibers).

Shibori is a Japanese textile art technique where fabric is manipulated and tied before being dyed to create intricate patterns.

Curriculum: In this workshop students will learn about indigo and turmeric dye, shibori techniques and how to treat dyed items.

Each student will be able to choose from a provided cotton tote bag to shibori tie and dye with indigo or turmeric. Participants may also bring 1-2 items from their personal closet to dye in the vat. These items from home must be natural fibers WOOL, COTTON, LINEN, SILK. These items should also be a white or light color with no synthetic dyes used previously.

Class Structure: Hands-on workshop led by textile lover, Keelin Maloney. You will meet at The Nest between 11am and 6pm and your dye session will last 2 hours.

Date/Time: This workshop will be held Saturday, October 18th from11am-6pm with dying timeslots every two hours. Capacity is 3 attendees per time slot.

Dye baths require rest between dye sessions so there may be a wait of 30 mins in between. Please allow at least 2 hours for your session for soaking, dyeing, spraying and drying. Last time slot is 4pm. Items will need to dry after dyeing at The Nest. You will coordinate with Keelin, our workshop leader on the best way to pick up your items.

Who You Are: You have some old, maybe stained garments you would like to dye. You want to learn more about natural dyes!

What's Included: Indigo vat and turmeric vat. One cotton tote bag to dye. Shibori materials.

What to Bring: 1 to 2 pieces of clothing from your closet (made of natural fibers) to dye in the vat.

Participant Outcomes: Participants will leave this workshop with a dyed tote bag, new pieces in their closet and the confidence to dye their own pieces at home.

By signing up for this class you agree to grant The Nest the right to take and use photographs, video recordings, and/or audio recordings of you during the event. You understand that these materials may be used for promotional purposes, including print and digital marketing, social media, and other advertising mediums. You acknowledge that your name and identity may be associated with these images, and you waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product. Furthermore, you release, discharge, and agree to hold harmless The Nest from any claims, demands, and liabilities that may arise from the use of these photographs or recordings.

Refunds will only be processed with 24 hours notice of the first workshop meeting date. Once the workshop starts all ticket sales are final.

Meet your teacher

Keelin is a Providence native, textile lover, and host of our knitting club! She has a background in hand knitting, machine knitting, weaving and natural dyeing. Her years in fine art school have lead her to create knit collections and participate in local sustainable fashion projects.

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