Sunday, June 28, 3pm-6pm
Location: 817 W. Davis Street #110
Instructor: Analise Minjarez
# of Students : 4-12
In the workshop participants will be introduced to the world of natural dyes. We will use the Tierra Firme Cochineal Natural Dye Kit to explore surface design in textiles! All participants will learn the basics of natural dyes, how to extract color for a cochineal dye bath, natural dye vocabulary, material resources and how to prep cloth for the dye bath. Students will dye a cotton tea towel and a cotton bandana.
This workshop is a great way to invest in your natural dye studio and continue your practice at home! You can work in the kitchen or outside with a hot plate. Once your dye tools are used in the dye process, they must be used in your dye studio only. These tools and workshop will build the foundation to experiment with other dyes and processes.
Cochineal is one of the most precious natural dyestuffs in the world and it derives from Mexico and Peru. The insect receives its carmine color by feeding on the prickly pear cactus, which can only survive in very temperate environments. Cochineal farmers harvest the pregnant female insects, which holds the brightest red colors, and then dry the insects. The process of preparing whole dried cochineal for dyeing involves a few steps. In this kit you will explore using a mordant called alum to receive magentas on cloth. Tannins and mordants help the fiber take the natural dye and will alter your colors. Alum will brighten your colors and with an addition of lime juice you can make the dye colors red and pink.
Workshop Kit contains: whole cochineal bugs, tannin powder, potassium aluminum, sulfate, gloves, wood shapes, rubber bands, coffee filter, cotton bandana, cotton tea towel
You will need to provide:
*note these tools can not be used in the kitchen after utilized for the dyeing process
mortar and pestle or manual coffee grinder, stainless stock pot, stainless steel saucepan, measuring cups,tongs
Price
- $110-$145
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