Natural dyeing is a multi-step process, and one that needs to go rather smoothly if the best results are to be obtained. So yesterday I set out for a “trial run” using a product I found at a craft store. These were tea bags (tea and coffee make a nice tan-brown natural dye too), with […]
I am so excited and full of curious anticipation to start my “kitchen scraps” dyeing. I can already imagine the possibilities when using the fibers together with my ceramic pots. I’ve prepared two skeins of wool yarn by washing any residues out with a warm water and dish soap bath. As you can see, they […]
I had the amazing opportunity to take a one day workshop in San Diego with weekend with fiber artist Brecia Kralovic-Logan. I’ve always enjoyed weaving, either baskets or on a loom, and have wanted to delve further into the craft. And I’ve dabbled in dyeing while teaching and for my own creations. So […]
Weaving is defined as constructing an object by interlacing some sort of fibers together in patterns going in different directions. This class will learn basic weaving techniques, the parts of a weaving and loom, and a few special techniques to add a touch of pizazz to the final product. All weaving supplies and materials […]