Create gorgeous, unique yarn on this hand dyeing workshop with dye expert Debbie
Tomkies. Join and dye along or watch later!
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Course level:
This event is suitable for complete beginners as well as those who want to brush
up their skills or just enjoy a couple of hours dyeing some fab yarn!
What you will learn:
* How to set up your space and prepare your yarn for dyeing
* The essential principles of hand dyeing - what types of dye there are, what
fibres you can dye and how the dyes are used on each fibre
* How to make up your dyes, create colours from pastels to the deepest shades
* Blending your dyes to create your own colourways
* Fun ways to apply dye to your yarn, including immersion, low water immersion,
handpainting, rainbow dyeing and more
* Fixing your dye
* Finishing your yarn
You will need:
* We recommend either our acid dye or procion dye kits. These contain all the
ingredients you'll need as well as our accompanying full instruction booklet.
To get you started, we would suggest a set of three dye colours (available in
the starter kits) will give you loads of colour potential. If you have the
budget, the deluxe kits offer a wider range with 12 gorgeous colours. You can
also use your own dyes (please get in touch if you're not sure whether the
dyes you have will be suitable).
* You will also need some natural fibre yarn. Ideally wool or an animal fibre
but if you prefer a non-animal fibre, cotton, rayon, bamboo, linen and other
plant-based yarns can also be used. You'll find an extensive range of undyed
yarn on our website but you may are welcome to use your own yarn. And of
course, we're very happy to advise if you're not sure whether what you have
is suitable.
* Our free downloadable guide also sets out what materials and equipment you
will need. Most of the equipment is cheaply and easily obtainable from the
local supermarket or DIY shop (Wilko and B&M are our favourites in the UK!)
but please make sure anything you use isn't used for food afterwards.
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How does the session work?
Our online sessions are flexible and you can watch from anywhere! You simply
need access to a pc/mac, laptop, tablet or smartphone with a camera and audio to
join. The session is also recorded for ticket holders to view for 2 months after
the event..
You can choose to watch the session live and dye-a-long with Debbie.
Alternatively, watch live with your feet up and a cuppa and have a go later. The
recording will be available for 2 months after the event for you to watch at
your leisure.
About the classes
Debbie loves to teach and has been a dyer for over 30 years so you'll be able to
pick her brains for tips, tricks and hacks!
Debbie's online sessions are fun and enjoyable. The pace is relaxed and there is
time to dye along if you wish or watch and have a go later. You'll be able to
ask questions live during the session and the chat box means you can also
interact live with Debbie and the other students.
About Debbie
Debbie has been a hand-dyer for over 30 years. She has worked with yarn
companies, hand-dyeing yarns for commercial collections. She also ran successful
yarn and fibre dye clubs for a number of years.
Debbie teaches dyeing and printing with both synthetic and natural dyes,
including indigo and woad vat dyeing. She works with yarn, fabric and fibres.
Debbie is the author of 5 internationally published books, Hand-Dyed Yarn Craft
Projects, Complete Knitting Skills, 250 Knitting Stitches, Knitting.Learn
it.Love it and How to Knit.
When she's not dyeing, designing, knitting or crocheting, you'll find her in the
garden, tending her dyeplants, enjoying a nice craft beer or hugging a big mug
of builders' tea. And if you're out and about, she can often be found in the
mosh pit at a gig or enjoying some folk music!
Is there anything we can help with?
If you need any information about this course, please don't hesitate to get in
touch by email or phone.