DATES: 7/24, SA 12-3pm est (NYC time)
WHERE: Zoom (you will receive a calendar invitation with Zoom login info)
WORKSHOP: Learn how to extend the color range of a single dye material by using metal salts and other pH modifiers, and how to use these modifiers to create painterly compositions for use on various dye projects. This workshop is for intermediate to experienced dyers, as these techniques are to be applied after pre-fixing (scouring + mordanting), and dyeing your fabrics.
Outline + takeaways from this workshop:
-understanding pH and metal salt modifiers
-understanding a plant's color range profile through modified color
-types of color pigments found in plants, and how they respond differently to modifiers
-layering and applying modifiers to create a painterly composition
-comparing various fiber types and how they react to painting with modifiers
-how to set and care for the dyed item
-PDF with resources for purchasing fabrics, dye materials, and instructions on how to replicate these techniques in your practice moving forward
-all participants will receive access to the recorded session, so if you cannot attend at this specific time you can watch later
SUPPLY LIST:
-prefixed silk + cotton fabrics (scoured + mordanted with alum/alum acetate - approx 1/4 or 1/2 yard of both) AND dyed with a material of your choosing (must be vibrant/saturated dye color to get the most out of this workshop. please email me if you want a suggestion or recommendation! some fun ones to work with are cochineal, osage wood, cutch, avocado, any tannin-rich dyes. indigo does not work for this)
-iron/ferrous sulfate
-acidic modifier (citric acid, lemon juice, distilled white vinegar)
-alkaline modifier (soda ash, baking soda)
-water (tap is fine)
-tea kettle for heating water (or small saucepan for this)
-3 glass jars (approx 16oz size, or bigger)
-spoons/stirring tools
-oven mitts/towels (for handling hot jars)
-paintbrushes (various sizes and bristles are great for creating texture)
-towels, plastic table coverings for placing wet painted compositions to dry
-steam iron
-pressing cloth
-drop cloth(s) for covering workspace