Tuesday, May 5, 2015

I am working out a schedule for summer classes.I am planning to offer three natural dye classes this spring and summer. Sunday May 31st will be the first class and Sunday July 19th will be the second class. These two one day classes will run from 10:00 AM to 5:00PM and will be a $75.00 fee. This fee includes all materials.This class will cover a wide variety of natural dyes from the dye garden, as well as an indigo vat. Student takes home a great selection of samples in both wool and cotton. Students are invited to bring a few skeins of their own to add to some of the dye pots. These two classes require a $40.00 registration fee. For more information on this class contact me on Facebook or call 319-643-5873.
The third class will be the annual two day on farm retreat on August 22nd and 23rd. This is a chance to submerge yourself in the amazing world of natural dyes. Students stay at the farm and we spend two days exploring many methods of natural dye, and eating from the gardens. The dye garden will be in all its glory for this class. This Retreat is $225 this include room and board for the weekend. This is a very limited class and students have lots of opportunities to dye their own skeins, wool and even cloth.Indigo,cochineal and log wood are just a few of the dyes in this amazing retreat. For more information on this retreat contact me on Facebook or call 319-643-5873 Here are just a few shots of  some of the wonderful creations from last years retreat.