Intro to Botanical Dyeing and Printing
Saturday, December 7, 9am-4pm
Class level: All skill levels welcome
Age requirements: Ages 16 and up
Registration fee: $250
Teaching artist: Janet Gangler (@janetmariefeltedgoods)
In this introductory class we will be learning the basics of dyeing using a combination of leaves, plant-based dyes, and vinegar dyes to create one of a kind colors and prints while making a scarf. Students will learn how to arrange plant material, focusing on layout and design from a florists perspective, in order to achieve balance in the overall piece. We will cover the different methods used with botanical dyes vs vinegar dyes to create background color, and also discuss the use of a variety of mordants to get different results. Students will learn the proper tools and techniques to achieve consistently clear & colorful prints. We will discuss basic safety measures and some of the science behind magic in this project. Participants will leave with sample material and two scarves which will be ready to wear and the perfect gift for those thinking about the holidays.
Supplies for participants to bring:
Wear Old Clothes
Note: All supplies are included.
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Bio:
Janet is the owner and creative force behind two successful small businesses in the Madison Area. She started Plant Pros in 1987, after earning her horticulture degree and In 2005 she turned her passion for wool felting into Janet Marie Felted Goods. Janet's creative nature and love of working with her hands was nurtured at a young age. Raised on a small farm in Southern Wisconsin, Janet spent hours working and playing in the garden with her dad. That fondness for plants grew into her first family business, Plant Pros, where she designs and cares for interior and exterior commercial plant scapes. Her background in landscape and floral design translated easily into fiber arts when she was introduced to wool felting in the early 2000's after taking a class at a local llama farm. She fell in love with the beauty, versatility, and durability of wool and began taking classes with felters and dyers from around the world. While honing her felting and dying skills Janet began doing local art & craft fairs and Janet Marie Felted Goods was born. Since then, Janet has grown her one woman show to a team of people who help create items that fill shops around the country, from small boutiques to Fortune 1000 & S&P 500 companies. She has also had the unique opportunity to collaborate with and develop handmade products for international retailers like Antropologie and Terrain. Janet enjoys teaching classes in her spare time to connect with others who share her creative spirit and passion for color, texture, design and eco-friendly materials.
Social: @janetmariefeltedgoods