Lessons commence April 1. Core reference materials available upon registration.

#naturaldyebeginnersclub

Students with a billing address in Canada must register through this link, where the relevant Canadian provincial/territorial taxes (if any) are automatically collected and remitted to the government.

Students with a billing address outside of Canada must register through this link, where the relevant tax for the student’s jurisdiction (if any) is automatically collected and remitted. 

 
 

Fibre Types & Scouring

Mordants & Tannins

Binders

Reliable Dyes/Baths

Modifiers & Assists

Foraging Ethics & Plants

Ecoprint on Fabric

Working With Paper

Rust Dyeing

The Indigo Vat

Resist Dyeing

Inks

GUIDING PRINCIPLES…

  • health & safety

  • ecological protection

  • historic evidence & practices

  • applied chemistry made understandable for everyone

  • straightforward how-to techniques, including some DIY methods for mordants, modifiers, etc.

  • fun!

how it works…

  • Intended for beginners, or those wanting a refresher or introduction to some of the techniques shown above, to help ground you in factual information and best practices, and to inspire you by introducing you to a wide range of beautiful natural dye techniques.

  • At the heart of the beginners club are monthly topics, supported by an in-depth, pre-recorded video overview presentation and demonstration videos. The overview video presentation covers some of the history of that month’s topic, special considerations, equipment needed, and other relevant introductory considerations. The demonstration videos then walk you through how to recreate the technique(s) yourself. You can also comment and ask any questions on that month’s topic in the private members area of my teaching platform. I always get back to students as quickly as possible.

  • This is a rolling course format, with a new topic each month. You’ll receive an email notification each time new content is available to you.

  • Videos are posted on the first of each month. That topic and its video recordings expire at the end of its month, at which time you can download the pdf of written instructions on that month’s topic, that is yours to keep forever!

~ Will you join me? ~