Dyeing Yarns for Weaving

Dyeing Yarns for Weaving

Adult Multi-Week | This class has been canceled

1812 West Main Street Richmond, VA 23220 United States

Fiber

All Levels

3/30/2018-5/4/2018

10:00 AM-12:30 PM EDT on Fri

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$145.00

$130.50

$10.00

$25.00

Explore the basics of dyeing yarns for use in loom and frame weaving. Working with plant and animal fibers, you’ll learn about color mixing, painting with dye and resist techniques, as well as safety precautions when working with chemical dyes. Plan to leave the class with one dyed cotton warp and several dyed wefts of cotton, silk and wool.

  • Please bring a dust mask and rubber kitchen gloves for working with dye. All
  • other materials are provided.
  • Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
Carter, Patrick

Patrick Carter is a textile artist and elementary art teacher living in Richmond, Virginia. He teaches weaving and ArtVenture classes at Vis Arts, and his most recent projects include collaging with woven fabrics, machine tufting rugs, and making baskets. Patrick also teaches weaving at Virginia Commonwealth University.

 

You can find Patrick’s work on Instagram @patrickcarterart