Successfully dyeing protein fibers requires abandoning inflexible doctrines. RM


Achieving Color with Dynamic Principles


The art and science of dyeing fiber has long been viewed as a world of chemical formulations, minute measurements, gram scales, and calculations.  Acquiring information from the literature can be tedious, solitary, dry, and uninspiring.  While many dyers have rejected the rigid constraints of traditional dyeing methods, until Redding Method, there’s been no organized methodology which bridges the gap between overly tedious techniques and a completely intuitive “no rules approach” to dyeing.  Redding Method is the first dynamic dyeing system which utilizes scientific and physical facts triangulated with empirical evidence only acquired through practical experience.   

Redding Method is based on intuitive techniques designed to teach problem solving skills derived from “First Principles.”  A strong foundation is achieved only by stripping everything down to its most basic components.  Building a strong foundation using principles reduced to the simplest facts results in seamless recall of crucial information, one of the skills required to develop consistent results when dyeing protein fibers.

Redding Method is founded on three tenets:

  1. Know your Canvas
  2. Know your Dyes
  3. Experience

Throughout any of the three courses offered, the tenets are constantly validated.  Never before has such attention been paid to the importance of the breed and/or species of fiber which is being processed.  There are scientific facts about fiber that will largely determine the outcome and success of a protein fiber dyeing experience.  Redding Method illuminates the differences in fiber and explains how to adjust methods to suit each different fleece. While paying attention to the “canvas” is crucial, so is understanding dyes and the idiosyncrasies each brand and color possess.  A dyer must know which colors fracture, which ones are difficult to control, and which ones are challenging to make colorfast in order to have a successful dye pot.  Beyond knowing your canvas and dyes is the last tenet: Experience.  Without the experience necessary to problem solve quickly, achieving optimal results will be elusive.
Redding Method is dynamic and believes that “education is just the beginning.” To fully realize and benefit from the teachings, each person must intercalate their own experience and individualism. There’s always room for change and growth, thus no methodology should be static.


 

Education is just the beginning. RM

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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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