Dyeing a Scarf with Natural Dyes
Oct
15
10:00 AM10:00

Dyeing a Scarf with Natural Dyes

During this workshop you will learn the basics of natural dyeing and will do all the steps from extracting the dyes from plants to a finished scarf. You have a choice of 20 locally foraged and traditional natural dyes to work from. This workshop takes place outdoors in the garden outside my studio. All materials, a high quality wool and silk scarf and dyes are included in the price. You are provided with personal working station and protective clothing and gloves. The price of this workshop is $95 per person. For more information and to sign up, please contact Auli.

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Natural dyeing
Jan
8
10:00 AM10:00

Natural dyeing

Start the New Year by learning the art of natural dyeing. You don’t need any previous experience, this class is for everyone! There is a choice of wool / silk scarves or wool yarn and a wide range of natural dyes to work with; local wild plants, such as acorn, eucalyptus and coffee berry as well as some of the most well-known traditional natural dyes from around the world. You will learn the complete process of dyeing and go home with a scarf or yarn that you dyed yourself, formulas, dyeing tips and a ton of confidence to experiment on your own. The all-inclusive price for a 3-hour workshop is $95 per person. Group size is 4-8 people.

Please, contact me for any questions and to sign up by December 18th. After signing up I will send info about how to pay and how to prepare for the class.

Please, check cancellation policies when signing up.



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Dyeing a scarf with natural dyes
Dec
5
10:00 AM10:00

Dyeing a scarf with natural dyes

During this workshop you will learn to use local plants and other natural dyes. We will work in my studio and during the COVID-19 pandemic we will be outdoors in the garden. You will learn to do the whole process from picking the plants to the finished product and get the formulas and confidence to repeat it at home on your own. You have a choice of good quality wool or silk scarves in various sizes and styles to work with. The all-inclusive price for a 3-hour workshop is 95 dollars. Group size is 2-6 people. Please, read the studio policies for cancellations, registration and safety before signing up. If you have any questions, please contact here.

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Dyeing a scarf with natural dyes
Jul
16
10:00 AM10:00

Dyeing a scarf with natural dyes

During this workshop you will learn to use local plants and other natural dyes. We will work in my studio and during the COVID-19 pandemic we will be outdoors in the garden. You will learn to do the whole process from picking the plants to the finished product and get the formulas and confidence to repeat it at home on your own. You have a choice of good quality wool or silk scarves in various sizes and styles to work with. The all-inclusive price for a 3-hour workshop is 90 dollars. Group size is 2-6 people. Please, read the studio policies for cancellations, registration and safety before signing up.

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Dyeing a scarf with natural dyes
May
30
10:00 AM10:00

Dyeing a scarf with natural dyes

During this workshop you will learn the to use local plants and other natural dyes. We will work in my studio or outdoors when the weather is good. You will learn to do the whole process from picking the plants to the finished product and get the formulas and confidence to repeat it at home on your own. You have a choice of good quality wool or silk scarves in various sizes and styles to work with. The all-inclusive price for a 3-hour workshop is 95 dollars. Group size is 4-8 people.

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Upcycling plastic
May
28
6:00 PM18:00

Upcycling plastic

Unfortunately we still have plastic bags but fortunately we can recycle them! In this workshop you will learn how to upcycle your plastic bags and wrappings by melting them into new exciting material. This workshop is full of experimenting and opportunities of getting creative since the technique allows you to try out mixing materials and adding details by stitching by hand or machine. This new material is great for making durable tote bags, pouches, etc. You can bring different types of used plastic bags with you. The all-inclusive price for a 3-hour workshop is 85 dollars. Group size is 4-6 people.

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Weaving for beginners 2 x 3h
May
24
1:00 PM13:00

Weaving for beginners 2 x 3h

The workshop continues Sun, May 31, at 1-4pm

This creative, fun and easy beginners’ weaving class consists of two 3-hour sessions with an option of including a 3-hour natural dyeing workshop for creating colorful wool for your weaving project using local plants and traditional natural dyes. The dyeing workshop takes place on Sun May 17 at 1-4 pm.

The workshop is perfect for those who want to learn about the classic art of weaving. We are using an Ashford heddle loom which folds into a portable size that you can take home with you between sessions to continue your project at home. 

The class is designed to give you the basic skills and confidence to create your own designs and work on creative projects. During the two 3-hour workshops you will learn to warp the loom, the process of weaving and how to start and end the project.  

We will start weaving with wool because it is the easiest material to work with. The loom is also great for a variety of other materials and projects. You can purchase wool weaving materials at the studio or you can bring your own weaving materials. I have scheduled a 3-hour workshop one week before each weaving class begins so that you can learn to dye your own wool yarn for your project. Please, sign up for that separately if you want to join.

The price for the weaving workshops including the rent of a loom is $260.

The class size is 3-6.

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Dyeing wool with natural dyes
May
17
1:00 PM13:00

Dyeing wool with natural dyes

This collaborative workshop is perfect for nature loving knitters and weavers, who want to learn how to dye their own wool. We’ll experiment with several local wild plants, such as acorn, eucalyptus, french broom and lichen. We also learn about and use the traditional natural dyes. You will learn to pretreat (mordant) the yarn, prepare the dye-bath from natural dyestuffs and the actual process of dyeing. You will go home with a ton of confidence, formulas and dyeing tips, samples and yarns, and notes to help you to dye on your own. The price for a 4-hour workshop is 110 dollars including one skein of wool. Group size is 4-8 people.

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Dyeing wool with natural dyes
Apr
4
10:00 AM10:00

Dyeing wool with natural dyes

This collaborative workshop is perfect for nature loving knitters and weavers, who want to learn how to dye their own wool. We’ll experiment with several local wild plants, such as acorn, eucalyptus, french broom and lichen. We also learn about and use the traditional natural dyes. You will learn to pretreat (mordant) the yarn, prepare the dye-bath from natural dyestuffs and the actual process of dyeing. You will go home with a ton of confidence, formulas and dyeing tips, samples and yarns, and notes to help you to dye on your own. The price for a 4-hour workshop is 110 dollars including one skein of wool. Group size is 4-8 people.

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Upcycling plastic
Mar
18
6:00 PM18:00

Upcycling plastic

Unfortunately we still have plastic bags but fortunately we can recycle them! In this workshop you will learn how to upcycle your plastic bags and wrappings by melting them into new exciting material. This workshop is full of experimenting and opportunities of getting creative since the technique allows you to try out mixing materials and adding details by stitching by hand or machine. This new material is great for making durable tote bags, pouches, etc. You can bring different types of used plastic bags with you. The all-inclusive price for a 3-hour workshop is 85 dollars. Group size is 4-6 people.

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Dyeing a scarf with natural dyes
Mar
14
10:00 AM10:00

Dyeing a scarf with natural dyes

During this workshop you will learn the to use local plants and other natural dyes. We will work in my studio or outdoors when the weather is good. You will learn to do the whole process from picking the plants to the finished product and get the formulas and confidence to repeat it at home on your own. You have a choice of good quality wool or silk scarves in various sizes and styles to work with. The all-inclusive price for a 3-hour workshop is 95 dollars. Group size is 4-8 people.

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Beeswax wraps
Mar
5
6:00 PM18:00

Beeswax wraps

Replacing single use plastic wrappings with multiple use wax-cloth makes sense! In this workshop you can make your personal beeswax wraps. We’ll print the cloths using block-printing, stencil printing and other textile printing methods and use bee’s wax to finish the cloth to become waterproof. You can measure your favorite bowls and cups to make matching covers in the workshop, you can make wraps or you can use ready made lunch / storage bags. The all-inclusive price for a 3-hour workshop is 90 dollars. Group size is 4-6 people.

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Weaving for beginners 2 x 3h
Mar
1
10:00 AM10:00

Weaving for beginners 2 x 3h

The workshop continues Sun, Mar 8, at 10am-1pm

This creative, fun and easy beginners’ weaving class consists of two 3-hour sessions with an option of including a 3-hour natural dyeing workshop for creating colorful wool for your weaving project using local plants and traditional natural dyes. The dyeing workshop takes place on Sun Feb 23 at 10am-1 pm

The workshop is perfect for those who want to learn about the classic art of weaving. We are using an Ashford heddle loom which folds into a portable size that you can take home with you between sessions to continue your project at home. 

The class is designed to give you the basic skills and confidence to create your own designs and work on creative projects. During the two 3-hour workshops you will learn to warp the loom, the process of weaving and how to start and end the project.  

We will start weaving with wool because it is the easiest material to work with. The loom is also great for a variety of other materials and projects. You can purchase wool weaving materials at the studio or you can bring your own weaving materials. I have scheduled a 3-hour workshop one week before each weaving class begins so that you can learn to dye your own wool yarn for your project. Please, sign up for that separately if you want to join.

The price for the weaving workshops including the rent of a loom is $260.

The class size is 3-6.

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Dyeing wool with natural dyes
Feb
23
10:00 AM10:00

Dyeing wool with natural dyes

This collaborative workshop is perfect for nature loving knitters and weavers, who want to learn how to dye their own wool. We’ll experiment with several local wild plants, such as acorn, eucalyptus, french broom and lichen. We also learn about and use the traditional natural dyes. You will learn to pretreat (mordant) the yarn, prepare the dye-bath from natural dyestuffs and the actual process of dyeing. You will go home with a ton of confidence, formulas and dyeing tips, samples and yarns, and notes to help you to dye on your own. The price for a 4-hour workshop is 110 dollars including one skein of wool. Group size is 4-8 people.

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Dyeing a scarf with natural dyes
Feb
20
10:00 AM10:00

Dyeing a scarf with natural dyes

During this workshop you will learn the to use local plants and other natural dyes. We will work in my studio or outdoors when the weather is good. You will learn to do the whole process from picking the plants to the finished product and get the formulas and confidence to repeat it at home on your own. You have a choice of good quality wool or silk scarves in various sizes and styles to work with. The all-inclusive price for a 3-hour workshop is 95 dollars. Group size is 4-8 people.

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Beeswax wraps
Jan
29
10:00 AM10:00

Beeswax wraps

Replacing single use plastic wrappings with multiple use wax-cloth makes sense! In this workshop you can make your personal beeswax wraps. We’ll print the cloths using block-printing, stencil printing and other textile printing methods and use bee’s wax to finish the cloth to become waterproof. You can measure your favorite bowls and cups to make matching covers in the workshop, you can make wraps or you can use ready made lunch / storage bags. The all-inclusive price for a 3-hour workshop is 90 dollars. Group size is 4-6 people.

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Dyeing a scarf with natural dyes
Jan
26
10:00 AM10:00

Dyeing a scarf with natural dyes

During this workshop you will learn the to use local plants and other natural dyes. We will work in my studio or outdoors when the weather is good. You will learn to do the whole process from picking the plants to the finished product and get the formulas and confidence to repeat it at home on your own. You have a choice of good quality wool or silk scarves in various sizes and styles to work with. The all-inclusive price for a 3-hour workshop is 95 dollars. Group size is 4-8 people.

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Weaving for beginners 2 x 3h
Jan
18
1:00 PM13:00

Weaving for beginners 2 x 3h

The workshop continues Sat, Jan 25, at 1-4pm

This creative, fun and easy beginners’ weaving class consists of two 3-hour sessions with an option of including a 3-hour natural dyeing workshop for creating colorful wool for your weaving project using local plants and traditional natural dyes. The dyeing workshop takes place on Sat Jan 11 at 1-4 pm.

The workshop is perfect for those who want to learn about the classic art of weaving. We are using an Ashford heddle loom which folds into a portable size that you can take home with you between sessions to continue your project at home. 

The class is designed to give you the basic skills and confidence to create your own designs and work on creative projects. During the two 3-hour workshops you will learn to warp the loom, the process of weaving and how to start and end the project.  

We will start weaving with wool because it is the easiest material to work with. The loom is also great for a variety of other materials and projects. You can purchase wool weaving materials at the studio or you can bring your own weaving materials. I have scheduled a 3-hour workshop one week before each weaving class begins so that you can learn to dye your own wool yarn for your project. Please, sign up for that separately if you want to join.

The price for the weaving workshops including the rent of a loom is $260.

The class size is 3-6.

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Dyeing wool with natural dyes
Jan
11
1:00 PM13:00

Dyeing wool with natural dyes

This collaborative workshop is perfect for nature loving knitters and weavers, who want to learn how to dye their own wool. We’ll experiment with several local wild plants, such as acorn, eucalyptus, french broom and lichen. We also learn about and use the traditional natural dyes. You will learn to pretreat (mordant) the yarn, prepare the dye-bath from natural dyestuffs and the actual process of dyeing. You will go home with a ton of confidence, formulas and dyeing tips, samples and yarns, and notes to help you to dye on your own. The price for a 4-hour workshop is 110 dollars including one skein of wool. Group size is 4-8 people.

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Comfy socks
Dec
15
10:00 AM10:00

Comfy socks

Happy toes in woolly socks! In this workshop you will learn how to knit comfy socks. This class is perfect for knitters with basic knitting skills. You will learn to knit in continental style, knit circular knits with 5 needles, make the strong and well-fitting heel and finally finish the sock at the toe. The price of a 5-hour workshop is 110 dollars and it includes knitting needles, a ball of wool and patterns with instructions. You can also purchase naturally hand dyed yarn at the studio. Group size is 4-8 people.

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Comfy socks
Dec
14
10:00 AM10:00

Comfy socks

Happy toes in woolly socks! In this workshop you will learn how to knit comfy socks. This class is perfect for knitters with basic knitting skills. You will learn to knit in continental style, knit circular knits with 5 needles, make the strong and well-fitting heel and finally finish the sock at the toe. The price of a 5-hour workshop is 110 dollars and it includes knitting needles, a ball of wool and patterns with instructions. You can also purchase naturally hand dyed yarn at the studio. Group size is 4-8 people.

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Beeswax wraps
Dec
9
7:00 PM19:00

Beeswax wraps

Replacing single use plastic wrappings with multiple use wax-cloth makes sense! In this workshop you can make your personal beeswax wraps. We’ll print the cloths using block-printing, stencil printing and other textile printing methods and use bee’s wax to finish the cloth to become waterproof. You can measure your favorite bowls and cups to make matching covers in the workshop, you can make wraps or you can use ready made lunch / storage bags. The all-inclusive price for a 2,5-hour workshop is 90 dollars. Group size is 4-6 people.

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Upcycling plastic
Dec
5
7:00 PM19:00

Upcycling plastic

Unfortunately we still have plastic bags but fortunately we can recycle them! In this workshop you will learn how to upcycle your plastic bags and wrappings by melting them into new exciting material. This workshop is full of experimenting and opportunities of getting creative since the technique allows you to try out mixing materials and adding details by stitching by hand or machine. This new material is great for making durable tote bags, pouches, etc. You can bring different types of used plastic bags with you. The all-inclusive price for a 2,5-hour workshop is 85 dollars. Group size is 4-6 people.

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Upcycling plastic
Nov
7
7:00 PM19:00

Upcycling plastic

Unfortunately we still have plastic bags but fortunately we can recycle them! In this workshop you will learn how to upcycle your plastic bags and wrappings by melting them into new exciting material. This workshop is full of experimenting and opportunities of getting creative since the technique allows you to try out mixing materials and adding details by stitching by hand or machine. This new material is great for making durable tote bags, pouches, etc. You can bring different types of used plastic bags with you. The all-inclusive price for a 2,5-hour workshop is 85 dollars. Group size is 4-6 people.

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Wax-cloth wrappings
Nov
5
7:00 PM19:00

Wax-cloth wrappings

Replacing single use plastic wrappings with multiple use wax-cloth makes sense! In this workshop you can make your personal wax wrappings. We’ll print the cloths using block-printing or stencil printing methods and use bee’s wax to finish the cloth to become waterproof. You can measure your favorite bowls and cups to make matching covers in the workshop or you can sew your cloth into a lunch bag. The all-inclusive price for a 2,5-hour workshop is 90 dollars. Group size is 4-6 people.

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Dyeing a scarf with natural dyes
Oct
30
10:00 AM10:00

Dyeing a scarf with natural dyes

During this workshop you will learn the to use local plants and other natural dyes. We will work in my studio or outdoors when the weather is good. You will learn to do the whole process from picking the plants to the finished product and get the formulas and confidence to repeat it at home on your own. You have a choice of good quality wool or silk scarves in various sizes and styles to work with. The all-inclusive price for a 3-hour workshop is 95 dollars. Group size is 4-8 people.

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Dyeing a scarf with natural dyes
Oct
13
10:00 AM10:00

Dyeing a scarf with natural dyes

During this workshop you will learn the to use local plants and other natural dyes. We will work in my studio or outdoors when the weather is good. You will learn to do the whole process from picking the plants to the finished product and get the formulas and confidence to repeat it at home on your own. You have a choice of good quality wool or silk scarves in various sizes and styles to work with. The all-inclusive price for a 3-hour workshop is 95 dollars. Group size is 4-8 people.

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Upcycling plastic
Oct
8
7:00 PM19:00

Upcycling plastic

Unfortunately we still have plastic bags but fortunately we can recycle them! In this workshop you will learn how to upcycle your plastic bags and wrappings by melting them into new exciting material. This workshop is full of experimenting and opportunities of getting creative since the technique allows you to try out mixing materials and adding details by stitching by hand or machine. This new material is great for making durable tote bags, pouches, etc. You can bring different types of used plastic bags with you. The all-inclusive price for a 2,5-hour workshop is 90 dollars. Group size is 4-6 people.

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Wax-cloth wrappings
Oct
2
7:00 PM19:00

Wax-cloth wrappings

Replacing single use plastic wrappings with multiple use wax-cloth makes sense! In this workshop you can make your personal wax wrappings. We’ll print the cloths using block-printing or stencil printing methods and use bee’s wax to finish the cloth to become waterproof. You can measure your favorite bowls and cups to make matching covers in the workshop or you can sew your cloth into a lunch bag. The all-inclusive price for a 2,5-hour workshop is 95 dollars. Group size is 4-6 people.

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Natural Dyeing Fiber Art Workshop at the Merge Barn
Sep
22
2:00 PM14:00

Natural Dyeing Fiber Art Workshop at the Merge Barn

Join this fun fiber art workshop where you will dye a wool or silk scarf using plants and other natural dyes. During the 3-hour workshop you’ll learn the process of natural dyeing by extracting dyes from local plants like black walnut and ones from Northern California such as eucalyptus and coffee berry bush leaves that I will bring with me. There will be a choice of dyes to use and each participant will be working on their own project to make natural dyes for the scarf. You will leave the workshop with a scarf that you created, plenty of formulas, skills and confidence to keep exploring more on your own. This is a hands on workshop for everyone who loves to experiment with natural fibers and dyes.

The maximum group size is limited to 8 persons.

The price is 95 dollars/person including all dyeing materials and one scarf of your choice.Payment at the venue. Major credit cards/checks/cash accepted.

Please note, that this workshop is not suitable for small children, since we handle boiling water.

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