Dyeing Fabric with Natural Dyes Sunday, June 8th 10am-12:30pm

Gain a thorough knowledge of the natural dyeing process and its use on a variety of natural fabrics, including silk, wool, linen, and cotton. This course provides hands-on demonstrations for students to learn and practice these methods.

This workshop will provide instruction on fabric preparation techniques such as scouring, tannining, and mordanting. Participants will learn how to use locally grown dye materials, including dried flowers and produce from The Roof Crop, as well as responsibly sourced natural dye extracts. By the end of the course, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to independently practice natural dyeing and sustainably enhance your creations, whether it be artwork, home goods, or garments.

For this in-person class, all materials will be provided. Students will dye a selection of fabric, thread and yarn.

When you sign up and purchase both June 8th workshops, you will automatically be discounted 40% at checkout.

Sunday, June 8th 10am-12:30pm

Please note that we may take photographs and videos during our events and workshops for promotional purposes.

This is an introductory class for beginners, but all skills levels are welcome.

Maggie Leininger is an artist, educator, and curator who explores the concept of opulence, specifically as it relates to textiles. Opulence visually represents the interconnected relationship between economics, labor, inequity, extraction, beauty, ethics, and consumption. Exploring pattern and decoration as a part of opulent representation, Leininger considers the role of textiles in representing wealth, status, and gender, all concepts she explores in her textile design practice, Considered Cloth. In tandem with her studio practice, Leininger runs 10 Fold Projects, an artist studio and gallery space in Greencastle, IN offering artist residencies, workshops, curated exhibitions, and other art-related programs. 

Maggie Leininger received her BFA in Fiber and Materials from the School of the Art Institute and her MFA in Fibers from Arizona State University. Leininger’s academic teaching experience includes serving as a professor at Arizona State University, University of Louisville, and currently as an instructor at the Art School at DePaul University.

Cancellation Policy
Tickets to this events are non-refundable. Please let us know if you wish to transfer your purchase to another guest if you are unable to attend.

Location
Event will be held in the Third Season Design Studio. Please enter on the Justine side of the building.