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Natural Scarves - $45 MAC member/$55 non-member

Event Type:

Community Public

Age Group:

All
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Event Details

Hosted by MAC

In this class, students will learn some quick and easy shibori techniques to create patterns on silk scarves. No muss, no fuss all you have to do is show up with a can-do attitude and have fun!  This class is great to get your feet wet in the world of dyeing with natural dyes because all of the preliminary work is done for you. And if this class gets your fancy, you can sign up for other natural dyeing classes to learn more.

Materials fee: $30 pays for min 3 scarves and dyes

$45 for members and $55 for non-members

Bring an apron and gloves please

Who is this class for? Elementary aged children and up.  Under 13s must be accompanied by an adult.

Teacher: Melanie Audet

Melanie Audet is originally from the Detroit area of Michigan. She received a BA from Albion College and a BFA from the Oregon College of Art and Craft, where she learned how to use synthetic dyes. She has continued her education by learning the art of natural dyes with professional instructors such as Donna Brown, Catherine Ellis and Yoshiko Wada. She is the owner and proprietor of Melanie Audet Limited Editions and Twig and Berry Dyes. Her love for textiles is more of a compulsion and she loves to share this passion with others.

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