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C L A S S E S
Class Fees: DyeSmithy
class fees include all materials and fabrics needed for the techniques
listed, except for the Shibori class which requires needle, thread,
and thimble. For all classes, students should bring an apron,
heavy large kitchen gloves, and a sack lunch. You will go home
with at least four yards of hand-dyed fabric valued at $60.
Cancellations: All student
cancellations must be made one week before the scheduled class
time in order to obtain a refund. Minimum enrollment is six students,
or the class will be cancelled by DyeSmithy.
In case of inclement weather, we will reschedule. You will be
notified by DyeSmithy. And
remember – be ready to have fun on your “Day to Dye
For.”
Special Arrangements: Reserve
the DyeSmithy for your private
group’s “Day to Dye For.” All facilities and materials
available for your group to play all day. Janet will be available
to lend advice or demonstrate a technique. Classes can also be
offered at your location. Just contact the DyeSmithy
to make arrangements.
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Gradations
and Tie Dyes
This is the classic class that includes all of the basics
as well as some fun methods for folding, clamping, banding,
and using shapes to create wonderful patterns and textures
on cotton fabric. We’ll begin with dyeing a gradation
so you immediately get hands-on experience working with
dyeing multiple yards of fabric. This class includes an
overview of the chemistry of procion dyeing, and then it
moves on to specific techniques such as vat dyeing, low
water immersion dyeing in baggies, jars, and small containers,
as well as dyeing parfaits. Single and multiple-color fabrics
will be created. All the tools will be provided, and you’ll
go home with several yards of your own uniquely-created
cotton fabrics. Several types of cotton fabric, all prepared
for dyeing, will be provided so you can compare how they
take the dye.
At the DyeSmithy
$75, all day, 9am to 4pm
Saturday, May 13.
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Shibori Binding
and Stitching
We will begin with a brief overview
of the chemistry of dyeing and then quickly move on to explore
the ancient Japanese art of binding and stitching fabric
to create designs on dyed fabric. Several types of fabric,
all prepared for dyeing, will be provided to each student.
Some of these techniques require a bit of time to prepare
the fabric, so we will get busy binding, stitching, and
folding in order to complete several multi-colors or overdyes
in our day together. Students should bring a sewing needle,
thread, and thimble.
At the DyeSmithy
$75, all day, 9am to 4pm
To be announced
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Dye Painting
and Resists
Prior experience with procion dyeing is recommended, but
not required, for this class. We will go a step beyond dyeing
to painting dyes on fabric, both with and without thickening
the dye. Also, we will experiment with potato and corn dextrines
for making batiks without the wax. These methods can take
some time to complete, so be prepared to get busy and make
some very special fabric! Several types of cotton fabric
will be provided to each student.
At the DyeSmithy
$85, all day, 9am to 4pm
To be announced
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Your Own
“Day to Dye For”
You and your friends can come
to the DyeSmithy and use the facilities for your own customized
Day to Dye For. All day, 9am to 4pm, the tables, toys, dyes,
sinks, and chemicals will be available to your group to
test and try the techniques you choose. Janet will be available
to help out and provide guidance as you request. Or, she
will teach the techniques that you select for a class tailored
to your needs. Just phone the DyeSmithy to reserve a Saturday
or Sunday with your name on it!
At the DyeSmithy
$85, all day, 9am to 4pm
Call for reservation
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L E C T U R E S A N
D W O R K S H O P S
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Copyright for Quilters
and Other Visual Artists
What is an “original”
design? If you change the colors, can legally you copy the
design of another quiltmaker? When is a design “in
the public domain” so that anyone can use it? These
are questions that arise daily for quilters. This lecture/workshop
is your opportunity to get some legal guidance without the
usual legal fees. Janet is an attorney, licensed in Colorado
and Kansas, who specializes in copyright and contracts for
the visual artist. Ideally, this subject is presented as
a workshop for a maximum of 25. This allows for more interaction
and questions. It can also be tailored to a lecture for
larger groups. Be sure you pay attention during the presentation,
there’s a slide quiz at the end!
1-1 1/2 hours, $300
Host to provide slide projector
and screen
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The DyeSmithy
This slide presentation opens
the doors to the DyeSmithy and allows you to see the process
from start to finish – containers of dyes and chemicals
to beautiful finished fabric. Janet briefly explains the
process as she shows you a photo of each step. If you’ve
wondered how those lines or circles get on the fabric, or
how a sunburst is made, this is a peek into the secrets
of tie-dye, shibori, and parfait.
45 minutes-1 hour $250
Host to provide slide
projector and screen
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100 Years
of Quilts
from my Family
A trunk show of quilts spanning more than a century of
work by women in my family. The women of my family have
been making quilts for a long time, and I'm fortunate enough
to have several of those quilts.
Dozens of quilts show the progress of quilting beginning
with a stunning Victorian Crazy Quilt made by various family
and friends and given to my grandmother at her wedding in
1903. There are a variety of scrap quilts made by my grandmothers
for everyday use, some of the 1930's style.
Later quilts by my mother progress into my quilts, including
many that include hand-dyed fabrics. There are traditional,
tradition with a twist, and down-right contemporaries. Several
are made from fabrics or blocks exchanged in my bee. Many
have won awards at national shows or traveled in national
and international exhibits. It's a fun hour of memories,
stories, and very special quilts.
Fee: $250
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