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March 8 – Block Printing with Natural Dyes

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  • Dec 5 2024 - Dec 5 2024

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Class Full:

please email us if you would like to be added to a waitlist.

Creative Threads Series: Block Printing with Natural Dyes with Sophie Auerswald

Tuition: $40/Membersl $60/Non-Members
Class Dates: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Times: 9AM –1PM
Place: Pacific Textile Arts classroom
Number of Students: Minimum: 4 Max: 10
Materials fee: $15

Block Printing with Natural Dyes is offered by our Creative Threads Series, a new program offering a different fiber arts class each month! Each session will feature hands-on, project-based classes.  Whether you’re a complete novice or just looking to explore your creativity, Creative Threads offers a welcoming space to learn, experiment, and connect with others who share your passion for making. The best part? Classes are designed to be short, affordable, and fun. Kids are free with their paying companion adult for all classes!  

Class Description: In this workshop each student will learn how to block print with natural dyes while working on an organic cotton bandana. Students will utilize Sophie’s personal collection of antique printing blocks in their own creation. After the bandanas are printed, each student will learn to dye their creation with one of two natural dye options. This workshop is fit for all experience levels, whether you are completely new to natural dyeing or have previous experience. Topics covered will include scouring, mordanting, the use of tannins, block printing paint types, and the general basics of naturally dyeing cellulose fibers.

List of items students need to bring: Students shall be mindful of their clothing as we will be using paints that can stain, an apron, rubber gloves and dark clothing is recommended.

BIO: Growing up in rural Wisconsin, Sophie has always lived a life centered around and integrated with nature. While studying textile arts at University of Wisconsin- Madison, she became fascinated with the world of dyeing and ancient techniques for textile design. After realizing the abundance of naturally occurring pigments in our environment, she began her journey of mastering natural dyeing. She specializes in botanically dyeing cellulose fibers, with a particular love for linen. Block printing became an early fascination for her, as the use of ancient techniques holds particular value in her eyes.

Questions: Email classes@pacifictextilearts.org

 

Class - Block Printing with Natural Dyes with Sophie Auerswald

Class Full – Block Printing with Natural Dyes with Sophie Auerswald

 

TUITION: $40/Members $60/Non-Members.
Tuitions include a 20% non-refundable deposit up to a maximum of $50. If you have not paid your 2025 membership yet and would like to take this and future 2025 classes at the member price, become a member before you register. It’s only $15/yr & you can JOIN HERE

CLASS POLICIES: By signing up for this class you are agreeing to our cancellation policy. Please read before registering.

Your tuition, or balance if you are making payments, is due 15 days before the first day of class. At this point we have committed to paying the teacher whether you attend or not. Tuition is subject to the cancellation policies below and includes non-refundable deposit of 20% of the class fee up to a maximum of $50 to hold your space in the class.

If the minimum number of students is not met, or for any reason Pacific Textile Arts or the teacher must cancel the class, your tuition including deposits will be refunded or you may credit them toward a future class.

CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS & CREDIT TERMS:

Full refund terms: If you cancel more than 30 days before the start of class you may receive a full refund minus the non-refundable, non-exchangeable deposit, or you may request a credit minus the non-refundable deposit toward a future class within 1 year.

Credit toward a future class: If you cancel between 30 days and two weeks before the start of class you may request a credit toward a future class minus the non-refundable deposit.

If you cancel within two weeks of the start of class, including if you have an illness or emergency, tuitions are non-refundable unless the minimum number of students can be met without your presence OR you are able to find a replacement for your space. Only then may you request a credit toward a future class minus the non-refundable deposit. 

No Shows – No refunds or credits will be given.

These policies have been revised in an effort to ensure, as an all-volunteer organization, that we provide a full roster of classes, offer reasonable tuitions, and guarantee our teachers will receive full payment for their work. By signing up for this class, you are agreeing to the above policies.

If you need clarification on these policies, please email classes@pacifictextilearts.org prior to registering for the class.

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Wednesday 10:30am-noon
Thursday 1-4pm
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450 Alger St. Fort Bragg CA 95437 707-409-6811