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Dye, Weave, Stitch
June 3, 2023 - July 8, 2023
A display of natural dyeing on fabric, fleece and yarn.
The display will explain the dye-making process and show the results on fabric, yarn and fleece. It will show what can be obtained from garden plants, from foraged materials in the local environment and from kitchen supplies.
The examples of yarn and fabric will demonstrate the ratings of colour that can be achieved and also explain the various processes.
Open Monday 10am-1pm, Wednesday 10am-6pm, Thursday 10am-1pm, Friday 10-12, Saturday 10-12
The following workshops and events are also taking place:
Fri 9 June, 10am-3.30pm: Natural Dye Workshop
Location: TBC
Cost: £10.00 – email Nicky Ryden to book your place
Sat 10 June, 10.30 – 1pm: Flower hammering, yarn wrapping and crochet.
Location: Skelmanthorpe Library
Cost: Free
Mon 12 June, 10.30-12noon: Coffee Plus – ‘A journey through colour’
Location: Skelmanthorpe Library
Cost: Free
Wed 14 June, 11am-5.30pm: Weaving Day
Have a go at using simple looms, recycled and natural dyed yarns and fabrics. Refreshments available
Have a go at using simple looms, recycled and natural dyed yarns and fabrics. Refreshments available
Location: Skelmanthorpe Library
Cost: Free
Fri 23 June: Remake, Recycle and Mend
Demonstrations and opportunities to have a go at visible darning, cloutie rug making, patchwork, and creating simple clothes for children. Refreshments available.
Location: Savoy Community Centre, Skelmanthorpe
Cost: Free
Tue 27 & Thu 29 June: Two Day ‘Borrowed From Boro’ Stitch Workshop
Make a Boro-style wall hanging or a landscape collage using natural dyed and recycled fabrics.
Booking is required as places are limited to 10.
Location: TBC
Cost: £10.00 – email Nicky Ryden to book your place
These events are part of the WOVEN community programme. If you have any questions please contact Nicky Ryden at Friends of Skelmanthorpe Library directly.