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Hands on Dyeing with Weld: A Vibant Yellow
- NC Cooperative Extension - Buncombe County Center49 Mt Carmel Rd #102, Asheville, NC 28806, USA, Asheville,
Program Description: In this class at the dye garden we will talk about the best way to prepare your fiber for natural dyeing, how to extract pigment from a plant and how to dye your fiber. We will be dyeing with weld, one of the heritage colors that has been used for thousands of years. It produces a bright, clear yellow that is lovely on its own and also perfect for over-dyeing. We will be sharing weld seeds from our plants for anyone who wants to grow it; you can plant it as late as August for harvesting next year. Everyone will also take home a cotton bandana that they have dyed.
Presenters: Joyce Tromba and Pat Strang, Extension Master GardenerSM volunteers
We request a donation of 10 dollars to cover our cost. Cash is appreciated.
Wear appropriate attire as some of this presentation will be held outside.
Registration is required.
