Natural Dyeing with Elaine Hamblim
April 27th Sunday 10:00 - 2:00
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Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring the art of natural dyeing! In this session, we’ll cover the fundamentals of using plant-based dyes on natural fibers, focusing on bundle dyeing and eco printing. You’ll learn: The basics of natural dyeing on cellulose fabrics (cotton, linen, hemp) Scouring (preparing fabric for dye) Mordanting (helping fibers bond with plant color) Selecting plants for a variety of hues Creating a dye bath with plant materials Bundle dyeing (rolling plant pieces into fabric for organic patterns) Eco printing (pressing plants to transfer their natural pigments) Each participant will create and take home a bundle-dyed hankie and an eco-printed bandana, unique to their own artistic vision. This workshop is led by Elaine Hamblin, designer at KOSA (arts) studio in Oakland, CA. Light snacks will be provided. Come immerse yourself in the beauty of botanical color! BIO: After studying fine arts at CCA(C), Elaine Hamblin pursued her passion for art-to-wear—costuming for local dance companies, working as a design assistant for multiple Bay Area designers, and developing a line of hand-painted fabrics and apparel. This path led to an extensive career in the apparel industry, where she led technical design teams in San Francisco and New York—all while indulging her love for treasure hunting unique and curious objects. Elaine founded KOSA, a small batch artisan made apparel, with attention to craftmanship, with natural materials and dyes.
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When scheduling classes, please note that workshops will be automatically canceled if enrollment is four participants or fewer. If this occurs, your credit will be applied to the next available workshop of the same name. If no future session is scheduled, a full refund will be issued. Also, you can cancel your class up to 7 days prior to the scheduled date. In the event of a cancellation, you will receive a credit toward your next booking. Please be aware that we do not offer refunds.