Dyeing Woolen Cloth or
Yarn with Acid Dyes
Instructor: Diane Welter

Hands-on classes using Cushing Acid Dye. 
Designed specifically for rug hookers -- but fun and useful to anyone working with wool or silk.  Geared to small batches using equipment easily available (you may already have it in your kitchen) and using techniques easily replicated at home.

Part I - Basic Dyeing
2 hours . $35.00
Includes: a packet of dye, handouts a set of measuring spoons and wool to dye.
Learn the basics of how color works, how to use dyes safely, the dye process and over-dyeing.

Part 2 - Exotic Dyeing
2 hours - $30
Includes wool to dye and dyes to sample.  Techniques include dip dyeing, spot dyeing, gradated dyeing, tie dyeing and more.

Using Strips of Wool
Instructor: Diane Welter
Five 2-hour classes - $75

Each class consists of instruction as well as time to work on your technique.  By the end of the series you will be able to set up projects using any copyright-free pattern or your own original designs.

Description of Classes
(1) Introduction: Tools, materials, and how to hook. 
Begin a small project to practice your technique on.
(2) Color & Design: Elements of design. Sources for designs.  Using a color wheel.
(3) Dyeing: Simple steps for dyeing wool.  Practice dyeing techniques.
(4) Finishing: A variety of ways to finish and use hooked pieces.
(5) Project: Set up your next project Transfer your design to canvas. 
Select & cut your wool.