NATURAL DYEING I | May 11

NATURAL DYEING I

Saturday, May 11, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

DURATION

5 hours

OBJECTIVE

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of plant-based dyes in this hands-on workshop. Guided by Myriam Rochon, you will experience the magic of colors extracted from plants and learn how to transform textile fibers using ancestral techniques.

You will create a color chart based on three dye plants on silk and wool.
Specific advice for your dyeing projects will also be provided.

INSTRUCTOR

Myriam Rochon of Habi Habi

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Nature of animal fibers
• Fiber cleaning
• Specific mordanting techniques
• Preparation of the dye bath
• Plants to use
• Local plants to harvest
• Dyeing
• Color variations
• Alternative techniques

SKILLS REQUIRED

• None

WHAT TO BRING

• Apron and mask
• A pencil for note-taking

The workshop will be given in French with help for english participants.

ABOUT MYRIAM

Myriam originally studied in music and visual arts, and turned to horticulture, agriculture and environmental sciences to perfect her knowledge of the plants that form the basis of her materials of predilection. In 2015, she launched the habi habi project. Specializing in the ecological harvesting and gathering of dye plants for textile dyeing, she has since shared her knowledge with an enthusiastic and growing community, and more recently returned to her research-creation.