upcoming adult classes
Indigo Dyeing
2 hours @ $50
Ages: 10 & up
Learn the fascinating art of indigo dyeing! In this workshop, we'll explore indigo from many angles.
What is indigo? It's an ancient dyeing technique that typically involves folding, twisting or bunching cloth and binding it, then dyeing it in indigo. Whatever is used to bind the fabric will resist the dye, resulting in areas of the cloth that take the distinctive blue dye.
Wet Felted Bird Houses
2 hours @ $40
Ages : 12+
Join us to learn about the wet felting. Beginners are welcome to attend the class and learn the basics of using wool roving and warm soapy water to create beautiful wool felt. We will mold this felt into the shape of a birdhouse that will last many years outside. Bring your favorite piece of driftwood to create a unique handle to hang on the house.
Tie Dye Hearts
2 hours @ $50
Age: 12+
Ms. Bonnie will teach students how to mix fiber reactive dyes, prep fabric or garments for dyeing, and how to fold simple patterns like hearts, spirals, spiders, and geodes. Learn how to rinse out dye so colors remain bright.
Bring your own items from home that are 100% cotton and prewashed.
Batik Techniques
2 hours @ $50.00
Students will learn to apply a hot wax resist to fabric surface then paint with dye to create unique textures and painted images on fabric.
Wet Felted Bird Houses
2 hours @ $40
Ages : 12+
Join us to learn about the wet felting. Beginners are welcome to attend the class and learn the basics of using wool roving and warm soapy water to create beautiful wool felt. We will mold this felt into the shape of a birdhouse that will last many years outside. Bring your favorite piece of driftwood to create a unique handle to hang on the house.
Indigo Dyeing
2 hours @ $45.00
Learn the fascinating art of indigo dyeing! In this workshop, we'll explore indigo from many angles.
What is indigo? It's an ancient dyeing technique that typically involves folding, twisting or bunching cloth and binding it, then dyeing it in indigo. Whatever is used to bind the fabric will resist the dye, resulting in areas of the cloth that take the distinctive blue dye.
Batik Techniques
2 hours 30 minutes @ $45.00
Students will learn to apply a hot wax resist to fabric surface then paint with dye to create unique textures and painted images on fabric.
Make a Messenger Bag
4 hours @ $50.00
Students will learn to sew a messenger bag from scratch. Students will be provided with a pattern, learn to cut out the pieces from fabric, and sew the bag together during this all day long class (Class will have a 1 hour break for lunch). Some sewing experience is helpful but not a requirement. Students may bring their own fabric of use fabric available from the MAC. The bag requires 1 yard of a medium weight fabric for the outside and 1 yard of a light weight fabric for the lining.