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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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After Workshop: Needle Felting

Textile Arts Center @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the art of needle felting and create beautiful felt pieces and 3D forms in this hands-on workshop at Textile Arts Center. Discover the basics of dry felting and develop a lifelong skill. All materials are provided for sample making, just bring your creativity!

(504) Beginner 18 and older
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$87.55
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Working with Indigo

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

There are many ways to create an organic real indigo vat and it can be a little tricky, but the main barrier is confidence. If you're interested in a particular method, let me know! I'll show you how to create a fructose and an iron vat in two different ways.  We'll even make our own fructose on the side! I love to dive into the historical significance of indigo in other cultures, and will also talk a lot about it's very beginnings, how it moved...

(126) Beginner 18 and older
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Natural Dye – One Day Class

e.e.ceramics @ 622 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY

In this 6 hour workshop led by textile designer Maria Romero, you’ll gain an understanding of how to work with natural dyes. This workshop will cover: Introduction to natural dye plants and mordants Introduction to protein-based and cellulose-based fibers Overview of natural dyestuff including onion skins, cochineal, turmeric, avocado skins & pits, fresh and dried flowers and more. How to shibori dye on yarn, including how to prepare...

(34) All levels 18 and older
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$130
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Colors of Autumn: Dyeing with Walnut Shells & Pinecones

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Before the discovery of synthetic dyes, plants and other natural sources were used by all cultures to color fiber. Discover the history and basics of dyeing with plants by using walnut shells and pinecones to create a range of tan and brown hues.  Each participant will receive two silk scarves to dye during the workshop and a natural dyes zine.

(165) Beginner 18 and older
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$102
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Nerikomi Workshop

e.e.ceramics @ 622 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY

During this 3 hour workshop you will learn to make patterns in clay by compressing and combining dyed porcelain. Make beads to send to all of your friends, or a small dish. All materials will be provided (pre colored porcelain and tools). You will be given information and resources for dying clay. Make sure to wear clothes you won't mind getting a little dirty. After the workshop, we will take your work to be fired and glazed. It will then...

(34) All levels 18 and older
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$120
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Tie Dyeing Workshops

AlexCreates, LLC @ 175 Walnut Ave, Bronx, NY

During this workshop, students will learn 5 ways to add resists (ties) to fabric to prepare them for dyes. We will be using Fiber Reactive dyes in this workshop. These dyes need to cure/sit for at least 24hr to ensure that they have permanently adhered to the fabric or garments. Please arrive early, it's a short 3 hour class and you will get messy for most of it, dress in clothes that you don't mind getting dye or water on. I will have samples for...

(2) All levels 16 and older
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Colors of the Underwater: Dyeing with Seaweed

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Just like their non-aquatic botanical counterparts, marine species have diverse color properties. Discover the history and basics of dyeing with algae by using local seaweed. Each participant will receive one large silk scarf to dye during the workshop and a natural dyes zine. Please Note: You must bring your registration confirmation to the Garden for admittance to each class session. 

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Funsize Workshop Thursdays: Dye, Print, Sew

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

Thursday nights are sampler size class nights, and open studios, where you get a little taste of a few of our most popular workshops. Grab a ticket and I'll grab some wine, BYOB and bring some friends! Wine and all materials provided. Walkins welcome and you're allowed to just come browse the studio and ask questions on using the space to work in. Come have a fun night of craft and design! Expect to create one piece in about an hour. All materials...

(126) Beginner 18 and older
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Shibori Dyeing

WE GATHER @ 67 35th St., Brooklyn, NY

Join us in the WE GATHER studio for an evening of textile and color magic, and we’ll help you turn your weekday drab into some seriously mesmerizing color excitement. No experience necessary - this workshop is perfect for the textile newb and seasoned enthusiast alike.  In this 2.5-hour class, we'll cover the basics of this magical traditional Japanese method with folding, cinching, and binding techniques. You’ll learn how to mix a dye...

(6) All levels 16 and older
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Low Tide: Summer Scents and Aromatic Dyes

Fiberhouse Collective @ 72 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Engage all of your senses. In celebration of the summer, join us for an exploration of healing dyes and healing scents. In partnership with locally or ethically sourced summer plants like seaweed, rose, violet, saffron, and hibiscus, we will learn how to extract pigment and aroma from the botanical world. Tea blends will also be provided. Participants will walk away with a custom silk scarf in addition to a perfume blend that embodies summer's...

(1) All levels 13 and older
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Shibori Indigo Dyeing Workshop

Distill Creative @ 68 Jay Street, , Brooklyn, NY

Learn how to shibori dye with indigo and create a set of hand dye tea towels to take home. Shibori is a Japanese style of resist dyeing that involves twisting, tying, binding, folding and other manipulation of fabric. We will cover classic techniques and guide you to create your own unique designs. Includes: Set of 2 tea towels  Personalized instruction Note: This event is BYOB for those over 21. Wear comfortable clothing and if class...

(12) All levels 18 and older
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Kaleidoscope Dyeing Happy Hour

WE GATHER @ 254 36th St, Brooklyn, NY

Join us at the WE GATHER studio for an evening of kaleidoscopic color dreams! This is the perfect way to unwind after a day at work and flex those creative muscles (we promise you won’t have to work too hard, though). Bring a bottle of your favorite bevvie and make in the happiest hour(s) of your week!  Your head and your eyes will spin at the stunning results and the ease of this low-commitment, low-impact dyeing method. Learn the basics...

(6) All levels 16 and older
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Natural Dyeing & Botanical Drinks

Antidote Apothecary + Tea Bar @ 242 Franklin St, Brooklyn, NY

Natural dyes for textiles are often made from plants that we can also eat.  These magic plants often also have an array of major health benefits. In this workshop we will explore dyeing with medicinal herbs, flowers and fruits. We'll explore the many different techniques for naturally dyeing textiles. Alongside dyeing our fabrics, we will also concoct some delicious cocktails, muddled with these same medicinal ingredients we are dyeing with. Participants...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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Custom Ombre Cake Dyeing

AlexCreates, LLC @ 175 Walnut Ave, Bronx, NY

What you'll learn:  You'll learn how to create your own ombre cakes with the two skeins included in your class fee. Each student will design and dye their own yarn during this 3hr class. Come and learn how to create your own signature AlexCreates Ombre Cake! What you'll need: clothes that can get dye/ water on or an apron undyed yarn ( 2 cakes are included but you may want to dye more) positive attitude  food/snacks

(2) All levels 16 and older
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Color Me Rad: Open Dye Night

WE GATHER @ 67 35th St., Brooklyn, NY

Get a little color crazy and join us for an Open Dye Night in the WE GATHER Studio.  We’ll help you turn your weekday drab into some seriously mesmerizing color excitement. No experience necessary - this workshop is perfect for the textile newb and seasoned enthusiast alike. Bring up to three dyeable pieces* (t-shirts, totes, scarves, socks, pillow cases, undies, etc.) and we’ll provide everything you need to transform them into something...

(6) All levels 16 and older
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Japanese Traditional Dyeing Workshop

Court Tree Collective @ 371 Court St, Brooklyn, NY

Dyed Craftman, Yasufumi Kato will come from Japan and do workshop of Japanese traditional art of dyeing technique, Shirushi-zome. This technique is for Hanten coats, Tenugui towel and Flag for fishing boat in Japan. We would like to introduce and share our Japanese traditional craft to people in NY.  Please come join us and enjoy dyeing!

(4) All levels 18 and older
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Scarf Design Using Fabric Dyes

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Join this class to get inspired by the patterns in nature and learn the techniques of working with fiber-reactive fabric dyes to create your own scarf designs.  Class will focus on demonstration, discussion of composition, and a comprehensive look at what makes a good textile design. Students will work on one scarf per session.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$105

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Shibori Indigo Dye

Onyx Art Studios @ 62 18th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the ancient Japanese art of Shibori or indigo tie-dye. First students will learn techniques for tying, folding, and dipping your fabric. Then students will learn how to prepare a vat of indigo. This workshop will be a virtual workshop.  I recommend setting it up in a place where you can get a little messy (due to the nature of indigo). If you can't go outdoors you can put paper or plastic down to protect the floor (that's what I do in...

(23) All levels 12 and older
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Dye Night

e.e.ceramics

We will set up the dye, you bring your own things to dip. Natural fibers are recommended. This is not a class. We will just be playing around and reading instructions. Dye night cover fee is $15. This covers dye materials and supplies. Please byob and stuff to dye!

(34) All levels 21 and older
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