From Soil to Society: Celebrating the Essential Connections Between All Living Things
 
PROGRAM DETAILS
 
  Fibre Foundations: Colour=Imagination+Love
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Instructor(s):

 Category: Arts Dates: 7/31/2009-8/2/2009 Price: $295
Delia Burge
Linda Maxwell
Anne Everts
 
Brief Description:
From natural plant dyes to acid dyes, we will explore how wool and silk can be transformed by colour.
Work Scholarship:
We offer a number of work scholarship positions for each of our sessions. Click here for more information.
 
Description:
Experience the fun of dyeing wool and silk with plants that you can collect in the woods and fields. Learn how dyes work, the properties of various natural fibres and the different techniques required to dye them. Delve into the vibrant world of acid dyes and learn how to card wool and blend colours using hand carders and drum carders. Take home your own dyed silk handkerchief and some fleece and yarn for future projects.
 
Series Discount:

This course is part of a 4 part series. Please click here to view the other courses in the series. Enrolling in all 4 courses will result in a discount of 30% on the final course you enroll in.
   
Instructor Bio(s):  
Delia Burge    
Learning to spin in BC forty years ago led Delia to move to Nova Scotia where she raised a flock of Romany sheep and other wool breeds. Delia has an extensive knowledge of the attributes of different types of fleece and often acts as a fleece judge at agricultural exhibits. As an accomplished spinner, colour artist and educator, Delia produces a highly regarded instructional video on spinning for the Rural Route series. Delia was instrumental in the 1982 opening of the Water Street studio co-operative craft shop in Pictou where she continues to sell her wonderfully creative felting, knitting and hand-dyed yarns.
Linda Maxwell    
An award winning fibre artist of twelve years experience, Linda is an enthusiastic spinner, weaver and dyer who believes that learning should be fun. She has explored the use of a number of native plants and led dye workshops within Nova Scotia.
Anne Everts    
Anne Everts is an experienced spinner who has a particular passion for working with natural dyes using the flowers and plants around her home. This has taken her down many roads and the processes and outcomes continue to fascinate her.