Some previous dying experience is required for this open studio as there will be a host but no instructor.
If you’re interested in making painted warps or ikat warps with some measure of control, we have a “warping board” you might enjoy. It is devised to allow you to lay out your warp, then paint, Ikat-tie, or print your design on it. Then it’s off to the dye-pot to provide you with a lovely one-of-a-kind warp. Come try out this new type of warping board! For this dye day, you should provide the warp fiber prepared for dyeing.
Please come with your warp yarn scoured (and mordanted if your dye would require that), and wound into balls for easy handling. Make a note of the dry weight of your warp yarn. We have a range of dyes on hand, or you may bring your own. On hand, we have acid dyes, Procion MX dyes, natural dyes, and an indigo vat. Wear old clothes, so you won’t mind if you get a little dye on yourself.
Register today at jansenartcenter.org.