Gilding the Lily Classes: June 2016

Sunday

Eco-Dyed Sample Book

Lorri Scott, Instructor
Sunday, August 28, 10am - 4:30pm
Class Fee: $125.00
$25 kit fee (payable in class)

Join us for day two with Lorri Scott and create a fabulous eco-dyed sample book. The book came about as Lorri's journey in eco-dyeing grew. The more she dyed, the more she realized the possibilities were endless. Wanting a place to document her results, Lorri created an amazing sample book that continues to evolve and grow with her art.

In this workshop we will explore the world of eco-dyeing at the hands of a very talented and experienced artist. We will dye a wide variety of botanical and metal elements. With room to include your days explorations and as well as your notes on the process, you will create your own special Eco-Dyed Sample Book. Come prepared to play and get messy as you grow your knowledge and discovery of this centuries old art.

Supply to Bring:

pincushion & pins, fabric & paper scissors,
protective apron (disposable gloves will be provided),
small tube of Quick Dry Tacky Glue,
masking tape, small safety pins, paper clips, and/or stapler

writing pens of your choice for notes (Lorri prefers a fine point brown Sharpie)

All class fees are prepaid, and non-refundable. Contact class manager Dede Warren at 714-757-0558 to reserve your place in this class. You may also reserve your place in person at the store by check, cash or credit card, or via phone with your credit card. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!

Botanical & Rust Dyed Scarves

Lorri Scott, Instructor
Saturday, August 27, 10am - 4:30pm
Class Fee: $125.00
$30 kit fee

Northern California artist Lorri Scott is gathering flora, fabric, rusty bits, and her tools to come share her process in eco-dyeing with Gilding the Lily. We couldn't be more excite to host Lorri and learn her unique methods.
This class is a journey through a garden of your own creation to wear when you need the soft embrace of Mother Nature. Fabric is laid out, littered with fallen leaves, bygone rose petals, neglected rust relics, and perhaps sprinkled with a few special elements. Bundles of nature are wrapped, bound, and left to transcend and work their magic.
In this workshop we will experiment on various fabrics as well as vintage linen. Scarf blanks will be dyed and you can choose to further embellish them with some of your eco-dyed prints, or leave them as is. Lorri will show us how to finish the scarves with her unique hand seen hem. Bring a few of your favorite bits to embellish your scarf further, as well as a bit of rhinestone chain for added sparkle. Be prepared for the heady aroma of eucalyptus, and onion skins smoldering, and be open to the surprising transformations of the dye process.