Dyeing to Spin

Learn to dye spinning fibre in a creative and supportive setting. We'll use a combination of low-water immersion and steaming to create rich colour on your choice of merino, merino/ silk, or Corriedale fibre.  No experience necessary-- come and play in the dye pots! 

This class covers: 

• choosing your colour scheme
• creating your colours using pre-mixed dye stocks
• applying dye to fibre to create variegated or gradient effects

Your fibre will be dyed by the end of class, but you may need to leave it in the studio for 24 hours for the fibre to return to room temperature before it can be rinsed and dried.  If you're not able to return to the studio to pick up your fibre, I can make arrangements to mail it to you.

Materials: You'll work with 100g of your choice of 100% superfine merino, 70% merino + 30% silk, or 100% Corriedale top.  Please indicate your choice in the notes section when you register.

Class size: Four people maximum.

Instructor: Marit Munson.  I'm the owner and dyer behind gobsmacked yarn and have been dyeing yarn professionally since 2012.  I'm known for my rich colours and one-of-a-kind gradients.

Skill level: No experience necessary.

Class fee: $57 ($40 instruction fee + $17 materials) includes instruction + dyes and materials for dyeing 100g of prepared top.  An additional top may be purchased during class ($17/ top + tax), if time permits dyeing a second pot.

You supply: 

• If you wish, a pair of dishwashing gloves in your size.  These should not be used for anything related to food once you've used them for dyeing.  You're welcome to borrow a pair from the studio instead, if you don't mind re-using gloves.
• Work clothes/ old clothes or an apron that you don't mind getting spattered with dye.  Some folks are pretty neat when dyeing; others are quite messy.  Either way, there's a possibility that your shirt, pants, or shoes could get spattered with dye. For safety, I recommend that you wear close-toed shoes.

Location: gobsmacked yarn, 6 Ford Lane, Sackville, New Brunswick

Please note: This class involves hot water and electric ranges in a studio without air conditioning. I run a dehumidifier, air purifier, and fans, but conditions in the studio can get quite hot and humid in the summer. If you have concerns about air quality or heat, please email me to discuss details before you register for this class. If temperatures are forecast to be above about 28 C in Sackville on the day of the class, I may need to cancel for safety reasons. If this happens, you may have a full refund OR you may shift your registration to another class in the future.

Cancellation policy: Registration fees are refundable (minus a 10% admin fee) until 24 hours prior to class.  No refunds are available within 24 hours of class.  (If you are sick, please do not come to class; contact me to make alternate arrangements.)