Class Description - 2 Day Class (10:00 am - 4:00 pm)
In this class, you’ll create some of the most beautiful and unique fabric you’ve ever seen. Karen will introduce you to a variety of dyeing techniques that produce stunning yardage. Using natural fibers such as silk and rayon, along with fiber-reactive dyes, we’ll bind, wrap, fold, pleat, twist—and dazzle!
You’ll be provided with silk and rayon to get started. You're also welcome to bring additional silk, rayon, or bamboo fabrics. Extra silk and rayon will be available for purchase at wholesale prices—a great benefit, especially with today’s rising silk costs.
A highlight of the class is “Folded Roses,” a brand-new technique developed by Karen and offered for the first time in a workshop setting. This method offers a fast, satisfying way to create multiple yards of gorgeous fabric with ease.
Once you've created your custom fabrics, Karen will guide you through several simple and beautiful garment-making projects, turning your handmade yardage into wearable art.
Included in materials fee: $40 to be paid to Instructor
All dyes and chemicals
All tools required (scissors, poles, pleats, limit # of sew machines etc)
Some silk and fantastic stretch rayon yardage
Sewing materials and machines
What you should bring:
Pen and paper for notes
Any additional fabric you want to dye, example = Crepe de chine, chiffon, silk georgette, Habotai, raw silk, light weight cotton. You can purchase silk at Thai Silks.com or Dharmatrading, there will be additional fabric for purchase at wholesale prices.
Scissors, pins, and your (sew or serg) machine is an option and preferred if you can bring it. Don’t if you are flying.
Karen will email you with more details about class days after you sign-up, but fill free to call. Questions? – call Karen 405-315-5347
Price: $200 Class Limit: 12
