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Learn the art of tie-dyeing and create vibrant, unique designs in a hands-on workshop in NYC. Participants will discover various techniques and create their own personalized pieces of clothing or accessories.

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Natural Bundle Dye Workshop

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

In accordance with current NYC requirements, all students attending in-person workshops at Brooklyn Craft Company will be required to show proof of at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine upon arrival Learn the beautiful art of natural bundle dyeing! In this two-hour workshop led by instructor Molly George, you'll gain an understanding of how to work with natural dyes as you explore the process of bundle dyeing. This workshop will cover: Introduction...

(557) Beginner 18 and older
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Exploring Indigo, Shibori and other Resists

Better Than Jam's Store & Studio @ 10 Grattan St, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the traditional art of shibori dye techniques, other dye resists, and magical indigo dye in this extended session. The creation of both iron and fructose indigo vats are shown (others if requested), and a great number of dye resists that are found throughout the world. We discuss the historically significance of this dye and how special it is culturally for so many. This is a special intensive that will meet two full days, allowing for more...

(126) All levels 18 and older
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$380

2 sessions

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Science of Natural Dyes; intensive

Better Than Jam's Store & Studio @ 10 Grattan St, Brooklyn, NY

Learn all about the many historically rich techniques using all natural dyes stuffs, where the come from, the social significance in ancient cultures, and how to forage for you own materials. This class is a more intensive hands on version of "Dyeing with Nature" workshops which only runs 3 hours.  In this special intensive we will meet for two half days, allowing for more techniques and skills to be demonstrated and more time to accomplish...

(126) All levels 18 and older
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$400

2 sessions

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Stitch-Resist Shibori

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn a new method of shibori dyeing! In this workshop led by embroidery maven Jessica Marquez, we'll explore stitch-resist shibori dyeing techniques as you create a custom-dyed cotton throw pillow cover. Shibori is a Japanese dyeing technique that typically involves folding, twisting or bunching cloth and binding it, then dyeing it in indigo. In stitch-resist shibori, the patterning is created by lines of hand...

(557) All levels 18 and older
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Natural Dye Workshop

West Harlem Art Fund @ Building 10B, , New York, NY

Led by Artist Jaleeca Yancy, studio resident of Art Crawl Harlem, Botanical Dyeing is a creative way to connect with nature and learn a craft skill that will turn your fabrics and clothing into beautiful works of art. Take part in making a textile using flowers and plants from the West Harlem Art Fund Garden to culminate in a community fiber collage installation. No experience necessary.

(5) All levels 18 and older
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Stitching Resist Shibori

Better Than Jam's Store & Studio @ 10 Grattan St, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the art of stitching fabrics to create intricate designs in this intermediate class at Better Than Jam's Store & Studio. Learn various stitching techniques like Nui, Ori-Nui, Maki-Nui, and more, using all-natural "Real" indigo. Unleash your creativity and explore the world of Shibori through stitching resist.

(126) Intermediate 18 and older
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$175

2 sessions

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Crafty Hour: Ice Dyeing

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Come join us for our weekly Crafty Hours! What's a Crafty Hour? It's a casual, 1-2 hour workshop offered at a deeply discounted rate. What better way to kick off your summer weekends than with some crafty fun? So grab a friend, bring a refreshment, and let's hang out!  We'll be doing one of our favorite crafts ever: ICE DYEING! Just bring in 1-2 small items you'd like to dye and we'll provide the rest of the supplies! Think t-shirts, socks,...

(557) Beginner 18 and older
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Crafty Hour: Tie Dye

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This July and August, come join us on Fridays for our weekly Crafty Hours! What's a Crafty Hour? It's a casual, 1-2 hour workshop offered at a deeply discounted rate. What better way to kick off your summer weekends than with some crafty fun? So grab a friend, bring a refreshment, and let's hang out! Our first Crafty Hour project of the season is TIE DYE! Just bring in a few items you'd like to dye and we'll provide the rest of the supplies!...

(557) All levels 18 and older
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Friday Dye-Day: Byo Shibori

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Calling all indigo and shibori fanatics! On Friday, August 18, we're opening up our studio for an evening of dye-your-own indigo magic! If you've taken our Shibori Dyeing workshop and have been eager to continue with the craft, but just don't have the space in your NYC apartment, this has your name all over it! During open studio hours, we'll provide: Vats of pre-mixing indigo dye Plexiglass, wood cutouts, and PVC pipe resists Rubber...

(557) Advanced 18 and older
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To Dye For: An Intro to Fabric Dyes

BKC @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY

We'll demonstrate the basic procedures for dyeing with immersion and direct dye methods. You will learn how to create formulas to achieve your own custom colors, and how to balance colors to create bright / muted tones and shades. For this introductory workshop, we'll focus on the fundamentals of solid color dyeing and some creative effects such as ombré patterns. Anyone who wants to learn the basic tools and techniques of working with natural...

(325) Beginner 13 and older
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Rust and Tea Dyeing

Better Than Jam's Store & Studio @ 10 Grattan St, Brooklyn, NY

LOOK FOR THE NEW VERSION OF THIS CLASS: "Bundle Dyeing with Floral, Fauna, and Rust" Rusty objects don't need to be thrown away! Learn how to use them to dye your fabric in this quick fun workshop. Students will learn several techniques on how to use natural forming iron oxide creatively, how to treat your fabrics, and the fun you can have when natural dyes are added. Class runs about 2 hours. Materials provided. Students are welcome to...

(126) Beginner 18 and older
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Stencil Silkscreening

Better Than Jam's Store & Studio @ 10 Grattan St, Brooklyn, NY

Learn how to silkscreen your own design using a stencil! Great into to silkscreen class. Using your design, we start immediately cutting stencils with an exacto blade.    We'll experiment printing with multiple inks, dyes, and resists so you can see the many possibilities silkscreening can offer. Students should come with their design ready. Images should be no larger than 8x6" and make sure there are no independent parts inside...

(126) Beginner 18 and older
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Royal Hues: Dyeing with Cochineal and Logwood

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

In times past, among the most valuable commodities of the Americas were the vivid red and purple natural dyes produced by the cochineal insect and the logwood tree. Experiment with both to create your own royal hues as you learn about the history and basics of dyeing with natural sources. Each participant will receive two silk scarves to dye during the workshop and a natural dyes zine. Note: Please bring a confirmation for Garden admission. The...

(165) Beginner 18 and older
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$114
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Shibori Indigo Dye

Trestle Workshops @ 62 18th St, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the ancient Japanese art of Shibori or indigo tie-dye.  First students will learn how to prepare a vat of indigo. Students will experience techniques for tying and dipping your fabric. Each participant will get to create 3 dyeing technique samples of loose fabric and a 20x20 pillow cover.  Supplies are included.  If students have a piece of clothing they would like to Upcycle they can bring that to dye also. It's a great way...

(326) All levels 14 and older
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Natural Dyes and Pigments

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn how to create your own natural dyes and pigments from plants from your own backyard! In this hands-on workshop we will explore the process of making natural dyes and pigments and learn various dyeing and painting techniques. We will look at examples of plant-based pigments made throughout history and then create our own with a focus on regional plants. We will experiment with dyeing fabrics, yarn, paper, and more!

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Ikat Weaving with Indigo Dyeing (2 Saturdays)

Weaving Hand @ 630 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Our Ikat Weaving Class is a course that meets on two Saturdays. Indigo, historically extracted from plants, is among the oldest dyes to be used for textiles and is known for embodying a rich and distinctive blue color. During this course, we will experiment with various shades of Indigo, and combine its beauty through Ikat, a resist technique where warp and/or weft threads are bound and dyed prior to weaving on a loom. Each student will create a...

(1) All levels 16 and older
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$280

2 sessions

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Shibori Dyeing at Kings County Distillery

Distill Creative @ 299 Sands St., Brooklyn, NY

We’re hosting another Distill Creative Night at Kings County Distillery! We’ll be drinking cocktails and doing our favorite craft—shibori indigo dyeing—outside on the patio. Why? Because we love cocktails and we love crafts and we love being outside. Come make a craft with Distill Creative and a cocktail on the house! Enjoy the outdoor patio and go home with a shibori indigo dyed tea towel or t-shirt. You’ll also get a free ticket to...

(12) All levels 21 and older
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Natural Dyeing

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

In this class, students will be introduced to natural dye materials and learn how to use them to dye fabric. Through hands-on experimentation, students will learn about the history and process of extracting color and preparing the fabric using natural materials. Materials Charge: $35.00

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$190

4 sessions

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Mordanting Fabrics and Prepping Dye Baths

Better Than Jam's Store & Studio @ 10 Grattan St, Brooklyn, NY

Natural Dyeing Basics: Mordanting Fabrics and Prepping Dye Baths The most important and essential step when dyeing with nature is mordanting. Four types of mordanting techniques will be shown for protein and cellulose fibers, including Alum, Aluminum Acetate and "dunging," Tannins, and even Soy Milk. Bring 3 pieces of cellulose fiber and 1 piece of protein fiber to class to prepare. Sample material can be provided if you do not wish to bring...

(126) Beginner 18 and older
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