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Scheduled for 2018!

Reactive Dyes Short Course!





If you want a 4 part mini course where you learn simple ways to use fiber reactive PROCION dyes (as opposed to WashFast aka acid dyes), this is the class for you.  Not only will we be using fiber reactive dyes but you’ll walk away with wearable art by the end of class.  So what’s the difference between using reactive PROCION dyes as opposed to acid dyes?  Well, acid dyes work only on protein fibers such as wool, silk, nylon, and all other animal protein fibers while reactive dyes are used for cellulose fibers and silk (reactive dyes can also dye wool but with drawbacks).  Reactive dyes are the dye of choice when you want complete washfastness and lightfastness (due to the type of bond created).  Also, because reactive dyes can strike over time (without heat), you can get some incredible results which are difficult to achieve using fast striking acid dyes.  While reactive dyes will not dye polyester, you can bet that adding reactive dyes to your fiber arts repertoire will help give you endless creative possibilities.

As with all Redding Method classes, they are taught live where you can ask questions in real time during chat.  The classes are recorded during the live portion so students can re-watch the classes for up to one week after the final class has concluded.  At the end of the viewing period, the classes will be deleted.  Cost of course includes: 1 large cotton tote, 1 large habotai silk scarf 35″X35″, and cotton scrim fabric for felting onto.  You will receive an “optional” list of items such as dye colors as well as links to find beads and buttons etc… to accessorize your items before the start of class.  As with all classes, please understand our classes are non-refundable.  Class tuition is 255.00 and includes the items listed above.  There is a 6.00 shipping fee within the US.

Class 1: The first class will include lecture on how and why reactive dyes work.  Further, we’ll wash and bind the cotton bag as well as the silk scarf.  This will be the shortest class because of the lecture component.

Class 2: We’ll apply dyes in 2 different ways to achieve 2 different types of results.  There will also be a short lecture component discussing the application of dyes with the “do’s and don’ts” as well as a small amount of color theory. Most of the class will be dedicated to the practical aspects of dyeing the cotton bag and the silk blank included in your materials kit.

Class 3: The first part of the class will be unbinding and washing the materials dyed in Class 2.  The second part of the class is dedicated to nuno felting cotton scrim to form a lightweight and chic scarf which will be dyed with reactive dyes after felting.

Class 4: Class 4 is a Google Hangout where we’ll discuss ways to embellish both the cotton duck bag as well as the cotton scrim scarf. This class is led by both Natalie Redding and Jan Massie.

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What Our Students Are Saying

I want to say THANK YOU Natalie ! You have already spurred me to learn something I haven’t succeeded in learning my self during all the years I have been dyeing wool: Namely to really repeat my dyeing. Ulrika

April 24, 2016

Natalie,
Words cannot express my appreciation for all you have shared.  When I signed up for the first Dye Secrets class, I had no idea what we would learn.  Every Sunday was filled with excitement to learn not just about dyeing, but about fleece, business, critters... Your talents and abilities are endless.  Joelle

April 25, 2016

Natalie, thank you so much for letting all of us into your world of color and wool.  This has been truly an inspiration for me...I have learned many new techniques and color ways... Loris

April 25, 2016

I love the way you teach and share your knowledge Natalie, thank you! Ardis

April 25, 2016

I have taken some other online classes, most were like watching paint dry, Natalie is really interesting, entertaining, and she really knows her stuff!

April 25, 2016

I want to say THANK YOU Natalie ! You have already spurred me to learn something I haven't succeeded in learning my self during all the years I have been dyeing wool: Namely to really repeat my dyeing. Ulrika

April 25, 2016

Take your dyeing to the next level with Natalie Redding's Master Dye Class.  #reddingmethod is fantastic. Three Fates Farm and Fiber

April 30, 2016

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Awesome class - learned many new tricks, especially loved the speckle dyeing.  You will love this class and any other class from Natalie Redding!!

 

February 14, 2018

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Natalie's yarn dying class is one you don't want to miss!! She is so knowledgeable and does an awesome job of presenting the class in an easy to understand format. I love her hands on approach alongside her scientific findings. This class is truly an investment you don't want to miss.

 

February 14, 2018

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Natalie puts her heart, soul, and love for knowledge into each class she teaches. She cares about the learning experiences she offers and always exceeds expectations. Which is why I keep taking classes. Great learning experiences, and FUN.

 

February 14, 2018

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The first day is packed with so much fiber information. I wrote pages of notes. So enlightening.

New level, thanks Natalie

 

February 14, 2018

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As usual Natalie has blazed new trails with her techniques, thoroughly researched, and packaged up the techniques so you, the student, can get to the heart of the “how to” quickly. Highly recommend.

February 14, 2018

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Natalie Redding is such a phenomenal teacher. She spends many hours researching and troubleshooting her classes. Then she is able to present the massive amounts of information on such a manner that makes it easy for us to understand. The yarn dyeing class is no exception. Natalies classes get better and better.

February 14, 2018

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