Registration begins October 1, 2010

 

March 30-April 3, 2011

Color Mixing for Dyers Part I
Carol Soderlund 

Workshop description: In the manufacture of Procion MX dyes there are 22 colors which are “pure” hues, dye powders which are unmixed as they come from the manufacturer. These include several primary colors-- yellows, reds, and blues-- each with its own properties of hue and interaction with the cloth. In this class we will explore these primaries and the colors obtained by mixing them. Teams of students will use different sets of primaries that when mixed will yield hundreds of colors in a wide range of values. Sharing the results, each student will build a sample book of more than 1000 dye formulas on 100% cotton fabric. This book will become an invaluable reference for future dyeing. This systematic approach will lead to a practical understanding of color theory, including how to mix neutral tans and grays and their relationship to purer more intense hues. Using the sample book as a guide, each student will apply the basic techniques of dyeing, including over-dyeing, dyeing value gradations, gradations between colors, low water immersion, and a variety of resist techniques to do further explorations as time allows.

Instructor bio: Carol began dyeing in 1988 when she couldn’t find the colors she needed to bring the “vision” of a quilt to life. With her hand-dyed fabric she was able to create the quilt, which subsequently won Best of Show at the 1989 International Quilt Festival in Houston, TX. Since then, dyeing and surface design processes have become an enduring interest for her. As a quilt artist, Carol is known for her use of color to create transparent, luminous and dimensional effects of great subtlety. Her work incorporates hand-dyed, stamped, stenciled and discharged fabric in combination with commercial fabrics and many decorative threads. She continues to make quilts and exhibit them nationally and internationally. Carol is in demand as a teacher of color, fabric dyeing and machine quilting techniques. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to study with Carol and go home with a sample book for dyeing any color you would ever want.

Tuition: $475.00 ($200 deposit charged at registration)
Level: Previous experience with Procion MX dyes a plus, but not required
Materials fee: $65 - $75 (includes some fabric)