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Sat, 15 Feb

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Nuku Studio

Rubia Alchemy - Dye Experiments with Madder

Explore the potential of Madder, an ancient natural plant source that yields many enticing hues in the spectrum of red.

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Rubia Alchemy - Dye Experiments with Madder
Rubia Alchemy - Dye Experiments with Madder

Time & Location

15 Feb 2020, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Nuku Studio, 132 Gibbons Rd, Kaiwaka 0573, New Zealand

About the Event

Embark on a botanical dyeing journey with madder, an ancient red dye source from the root of the plant Rubia cordifolia. Using a little simple chemistry and perhaps a touch of magic, you will experiment with modifiers to learn how to alter your results and create several different and dramatic hues. Each person will create a booklet of fabric swatches and gain an indepth understanding of this classic dye. There will be the opportunity to pre-purchase skeins of 8 ply merino wool from Dye Happy Yarns to dye and take home for your knitting projects. Not a knitter? Opt for a silk scarf instead. Those with experience in mordanting may also wish to bring something ready to dye from home to colour in the dye bath such as a t shirt or pillow case. This is a magical workshop for dyers of all skill levels.

What's included:

Madder extract and modifiers.

A selection of premordanted reclaimed fabrics including vintage remnants you can add to your crafting stash.

Materials for creating your own swatch booklet.

Tea/coffee and cake.

Please bring: Your lunch, gloves, apron, ruler and a few pens/pencils.

Optional extras for pre purchasing: Dye Happy 8 ply merino 100 grm skeins at $12 each, silk scarves at $15 each. 

Available to purchase on the day - madder dye kits.

Tickets

  • Rubia Alchemy

    What's included: Madder extract and modifiers. A selection of premordanted reclaimed fabrics including vintage remnants you can add to your crafting stash. Materials for creating your own swatch book. Tea/coffee and cake. Please bring: Your lunch, gloves, apron and a pen. Optional extras for pre purchasing: skeins of embroidery cotton or wool, silk scarves. An email will be sent with details after registration. Available to purchase on the day - madder dye kits.

    $120.00

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