Color the world with your personally selected rainbow palette! Whether you are a knitter, weaver, spinner, quilter…you can dye your materials to make one-of-a-kind creations. Many fiber friends who participate in a dyeing class later admit that they were unsure of whether or not they would enjoy dyeing. Once they see how easy it is and the beautiful results, they are addicted to a new love of transforming fiber with color!

Fees for all dyeing workshops include all of the dyes, supplies and equipment. A deposit will be due at the time of registration to guarantee your space. The balance of the workshop fee will be paid at the conclusion of class along with any material costs. Workshop fees are listed on the registration pages.

Please check the Dyeing Workshops Schedule page for specific dates dyeing workshops are being offered and to register. Get inspired by reading the workshop descriptions and viewing the photos from past classes!

Hand-Dyed Silks.  Come create your own signature dyed silk scarves and shawls using several simple dye techniques with more than 90 colors to choose from.  No experience necessary! Length: one-half or full day. Class fee includes all dyes, and use of equipment. (Students can dye as many silks as they wish.  Silk blanks range in price from approximately $2.50 – $8.00 for scarves)

Dyeing Self-Patterning Knitting Yarns. Learn to dye your own yarns that magically create fair isle and striping patterns when knit…perfect for socks, mittens, and caps.  Commercially produced patterning yarns have been very popular…now come create your own and learn how the magic is made! Length: one day. Workshop fee includes all materials, fibers, yarns, and dyes. No previous experience necessary.

Dyers Workshop.  A new approach to dyeing classes by letting YOU create your own agenda for the weekend. You will choose your class length and what you will study during the class.  Some possibilities include dyeing silks; rainbow dyeing yarns and rovings; painted yarns; dyeing cellulose fibers (cotton, bamboo); dyeing socks, shoelaces, scarves, shawls, quilt squares …the sky is the limit!  You will learn from what others are doing and they will learn from you.  No pre-requisite, all levels, including beginners welcome.  Class cost will be based on how long of a workshop you choose.  Workshop fee includes all dyes and use of equipment. Fees do NOT include yarns, fibers, & fabrics for dyeing. You may bring your own or purchase what you need from the Fiber Garden.  Be sure and indicate the class length you are enrolling for on the registration form. (Note that if you wish to dye plant-based fibers, you MUST select a multi-day workshop option!)