Acorn & Gall Natural Dye & Shibori

(1 customer review)

$120.00

New Fall Date to be Announced in 2024

No experience necessary. Ages 14+ Welcome!
Natural dyes are super popular right now, and for all the right reasons. And ’tis the season to learn to dye with plentiful acorns & galls! In instructor Jeanine Ertl’s experiential workshop, you’ll learn the basics of dyeing with both Acorns and Galls, ancient dye-stuffs native to Southern California. You’ll also learn to Shibori dye two gorgeous warm browns and dipping for inky charcoal grey highlights. Learn to create your own creative color and pattern with the bounty of the season.
Students will receive:
* Instruction on Acorn & Gall Dye prep
* Instruction on basic Shibori technique
* 2 Natural fiber fabric pieces to Shibori & dye
* Fabric samples from each natural dye vat
All materials included.

• Scholarships available: Click here for an application.
• Homeschoolers: Click here for enrollment details.
• Military and sibling discounts: Email us for more information.
• If this class is full, click here to be added to the waitlist.
• If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the waitlist to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.

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Acorn & Gall Natural Dye & Shibori
New Fall Date to be Announced in 2024!


San Diego Craft Collective, 2590 Truxtun Rd., Studio 106, SD 92106 • 619/273.3235 • make@sandiegocraft.org

Located in Liberty Station’s Arts District, you can find our studio at the end of the hallway on the 1st floor of the Dorothea Laub Music & Arts Center (Building 176) at the corner of Roosevelt & Truxtun, next to The Lot movie theater.

The majority of our classes and camps are held outdoors, so we suggest:
• Dress in layers, bring a jacket, hat, apply sunscreen (if needed) so you can adjust to the weather.
• Bring water/beverage.
• Wear closed-toe shoes. Dropping tools on feet really hurts!
• Bring an apron or wear comfortable clothes that can get messy, depending upon the craft.

DIRECTIONS: Located in Liberty Station’s Arts District, you can find our studio at the end of the hallway on the 1st floor of the Dorothea Laub Music & Arts Center (Bldg 176) at the corner of Roosevelt & Truxtun, next to The Lot movie theater. There is plenty of free parking. Parking Lot Q is behind our studio — enter via the driveway off Dewey. Across the street in the Vons parking lot, it is also free. If you can’t find us, call or text 619.273.3235.

CLASS SIZE: 3 min. If the minimum is not met, you will receive a full refund or credit toward another class.

REFUNDS: No refunds for tardiness or no-shows. For a refund (minus a 5% processing fee), you must cancel 7 days before the start of the class. After 7 days, we cannot offer refunds, as materials and supplies have already been purchased.

TRANSFERS: You may transfer your enrollment spot to someone else, but transfers must happen before the workshop begins. Please email us to let us know who’s coming.

INTEREST LIST: If a class is full or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join our Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.


ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

Always interested in finding ways to add harmony, beauty and depth to my life and space, my journey with fiber and textiles began as a child. I adored piles of colorful yarn and fabric. I had always felt, that in some other life, I’d been someone who breathed life into these mediums. As my path wound its way, I fell in love with the nature of story and pursued Literature & Ethnic Studies at UC Berkeley. After Peace Corps service in a tiny village in the Amazon Rainforest, I returned to California and spent the next decade working, starting a family, and eventually, exploring fiber arts. I learned to weave at a Cistercian monastery on the Lost Coast of California, and quickly found my life-long passion. I am nurtured, connected and aligned while weaving. And Intuitive Weaving, as I call it, has been a place of unpacking emotions; subconsciously discovering new frontiers; understanding intertwinement; and learning to be gracious, not just with the world, but with myself. My small business, ANINI Designs, now specializes in offering a variety of craft supplies — natural dyes, natural fiber dyeables, and handwoven &/or hand-dyed textiles. I enjoy creating a sustainable, eco-friendly, inspiring future of mindfully making, exploring and teaching these craft mediums to you. – Jeanine Ertl, Owner, Weaver, Natural Dyer & Educator at ANINI Designs

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Sept 23

1 review for Acorn & Gall Natural Dye & Shibori

  1. Christy (verified owner)

    I absolutely LOVED the acorn and gall natural shibori dye class! I had been wanting to try natural dyeing for some time, but with only reading instructions and watching videos, I still felt that it would be better if I could try it on my own with someone to show and help me for my first time. Jeanine was a great instructor. She made it fun and explained everything thoroughly, so much that I feel confident I’ll be able to do some of my own dyeing at home! She showed us different patterns of shibori, and I loved the pieces I got to take home. I took this class with my mom and it was a great activity for us to learn something hands on together. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone interested in learning a new craft, or even just as a fun activity to enjoy!

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