Intro to Natural Dyeing Techniques

4459 South Marshfield Avenue,Chicago IL 60609

15 October, 2022

Description

Whether you are new to natural dyeing or want to expand your range of textile techniques, this workshop explores the beauty and vibrancy of dyeing with natural pigments such as Indigo and Cochineal. This workshop will demonstrate various techniques to accomplish a range of different textures and patterns. Join Plant Chicago and Madison Wilds Burger in the second part of a three-part textile series. In this workshop, you will learn about different types of natural dyes and how to create unique patterns through various dyeing techniques. This workshop will dive into the wonders of fabric manipulation and introduce techniques such as Ice and Dip dyeing. Each participant will leave with a swatch book of unique hand-dyed fabrics created in the workshop and a PDF with recipes to try at home. What the workshop will cover: History of natural dyes and their uses Basics of natural dyeing including fabric prep, mordants, and techniques Demonstration of ice, dip dyeing and other techniques with Q&A Each participant will leave with a swatch book of unique hand-dyed fabrics created in the workshop and a PDF with information covered at the workshop. This will include DIY projects to try at home! Additional Information: The fee for this workshop will cover all supplies and materials used. No prior experience is needed and all ages are welcome! Please wear clothes you do not mind getting messy. If you are unable to attend this workshop and are interested in future workshop opportunities, please email [email protected]. About the instructor: Madison Wilds Burger is a multimedia artist and designer working in Chicago, IL. Her love for materials started at a young age when she was introduced to fashion and textile design through her mother. She has always been curious about the intersection of art and material science. She studied Fashion and Textile design at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY where she focused on developing sustainable materials to use in her fashion collections. Her current textile work explores biological systems and regenerative design in pursuit of developing sustainable leather-like alternatives. In 2021 she founded Speculative Surfaces, a textile startup based in Chicago, IL, currently developing a lab-grown leather from bacteria cellulose. Her studio is located on the southwest corner of Humboldt Park. She is proud to be one of 25 members of Plant Chicago's Circular Economy Leaders Network where she is currently developing a line of biodegradable packaging materials. Madison has hosted workshops through FABSCRAP and has had her work published in The New York Times, The Council for Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and Women's Wear Daily. “In a time where we’re considering the vulnerability and fallibility of our own bodies, I am looking to different growth cycles as an inspiring source of resilience.”