{"product_id":"natural-dyeing-class-with-justin-chestnut-and-weld","title":"Natural Dyeing Class with Justin | Chestnut, Weld, \u0026 Indigo","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us for a natural dye workshop exploring the rich, earthy beauty of Weld, Chestnut, and Indigo!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this hands-on class, we’ll work with historic natural dye extracts to create layered, nature-inspired colorways. We’ll begin by dyeing with Chestnut Extract, derived from the bark and heartwood of the Sweet Chestnut tree, to create warm brown base tones rich in tannins. We’ll then overdye the chestnut-dyed yarn with indigo to create beautiful Mallard greens!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll also dye with Weld Extract, an ancient yellow dye plant prized for its lightfastness and vibrant color. Weld has been used for centuries throughout Europe and Central Asia and is known for producing shades ranging from soft lemon yellow to deep golden tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents will learn about:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural dye extracts and how they behave on fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMordanting and dye preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndigo overdye techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow tannins and plant pigments interact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Photos from previous class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass dates and times: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003eSaturday, June 13th, from 1-3pm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies Included: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"708\" data-start=\"661\"\u003eClass fee includes all natural dye supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e, including indigo, chestnut, weld, mordants, and solvents. Because these are premium dye materials, their cost is incorporated into the class price.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003ePersonal protection equipment\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplies needed:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"738\"\u003e2 skeins of undyed protein or cellulose yarn- one for each color. You can also bring a scarf or cloth to dye!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003eWe carry a great selection of undyed yarn in store and are happy to help you choose the perfect base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLevel:\u003c\/b\u003e Beginner\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstructor Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Justin Bullard\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstructor Bio:\u003c\/b\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eJustin Bullard an RN, urban alchemist and ethnobotanist, with undergraduate and masters degrees in medical ethnobotany that included extensive travels and field work in Nepal. He has also studied indigo dyeing and sericulture in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1169\/5498\/files\/justin_1.png?v=1768845400\" alt=\"\"\u003e      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1169\/5498\/files\/justin_2.png?v=1768845418\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen he’s not registered nursing he’s an accomplished craftsman in the fiber arts, silver smithing, and has an all-natural soap line of  \"Urban Alchemist” soaps among other natural products. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1169\/5498\/files\/justin_3.png?v=1768845447\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Justin's Bio: \"I've been studying herbal medicine from the age of 13, and was raised using medicinal plants at home. I have formally studied ethnomedicine, phytochemistry, nutrition, microbiology, botany, medical anthropology. And had the privilege of studying with Carol Hendrickson, Lucia Cargill, Roy Ellen, Nadia Lovell, Laura Rival and Bryan Whitehead.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paradise Fibers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45130034872496,"sku":"PF-CLS-DYE-CHEST","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1169\/5498\/files\/IMG_5346.jpg?v=1779913985","url":"https:\/\/paradisefibers.com\/products\/natural-dyeing-class-with-justin-chestnut-and-weld","provider":"Paradise Fibers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}