Learn to dye your own yarn and fibre using easy-to-find materials and equipment.
Curious about dyeing but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly workshop will introduce you to the colourful world of fibre and yarn dyeing using simple tools and readily available commercial dyes.
Whether you're a spinner, felter, knitter, or weaver, dyeing your own fibre and yarn is a fun and rewarding way to bring a personal touch to your projects. This class is the perfect place to begin your dyeing journey — no prior experience needed!
The benefits of joining the Guild
Click here to join the Guild - annual membership is $80 full or $70 concession.
Membership gives you access to all the Guild's amenities including our library of over 3000 books, DVDs and magazines, special interest groups, discounted access to all workshops and courses, and our once-a-month magazine Treadles.
Appropriate for
What to bring
- Fleece, tops and/or yarn to dye - can be wool, silk, cotton or linen (can be purchased on the day)
- Apron and gloves
- Plastic bags to take home wet samples
What to wear
Please wear clothes you don't mind getting splashed with dye
Jan has been spinning and dyeing for fifty years and is well known for her love of colour. She brings her professional background in chemistry and her passion for fibre arts together in this class to explain just how dye magic happens.
Organized by
Handweavers & Spinners Guild of Victoria
The Guild's aim is to bring together those who practise handweaving, spinning and allied crafts and to help and encourage them to increase their knowledge, understanding and skills by discussion, demonstration, exhibition, teaching and the provision of quality resource materials.
Our Guild rooms house an excellent library and craft supply, sell members work and host a wonderful range of interest groups, classes and workshops.
We have members and affiliated groups throughout the state.
Come and join us!
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 7 days before class starts. Free of charge.
- A transfer can be requested 7 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.
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