Botanical Dyeing with Alum Mordants

Instructor: Ema Hegberg

This class with introduce students to the basics of botanical dyeing and how to use alum salt mordants. We’ll cover the process for both cellulose and protein fibers. Alum mordants aren’t dangerous but need to be used with care, so this is not a method to use around children or pets.

Objectives:

1. Introduce attendees to the basics of botanical dyeing

2. Acquaint attendees with how to mix alum salts and complete the mordanting process for cellulose and protein fibers

3. Walk attendees through an example dye process when using alum mordants

Ema Hegberg is a self taught botanical dyer living in Gettysburg with her husband and two cats. She runs a shop called Botanist’s Closet: www.botanistscloset.com

Fee: $35

Max class size: 3