Long Thread Media Workshops

Natural Dyeing with Dagmar Klos

In this video, master dyer Dagmar Klos introduces you to the secrets of dyeing your fiber, yarn, and textiles with nature’s perfect palette.

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[Video Only] Dyeing in the Kitchen

Deb Menz knows the process of dyeing yarn inside out, and she is a master of making color alchemy attainable for anyone. All you need is some wool, silk, or other protein fiber and a few basic dye powders to mix and match as you please.

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[Video Only] Color Magic: Value and Harmony

In this video, master colorist and crafter Deb Menz explains how to compose with colors in a variety of mediums to create just the mood and impression you want.

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[Video Only] Color Magic: Color Families

In this video, master colorist and crafter Deb Menz introduces you to the family traits of colors. What is a “warm" blue? How does yellow affect everything around it, and how can you use that to your advantage?

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[Video Only] Natural Dyeing

Who understands color better than Mother Nature? From quiet to riotous, nature’s color schemes are always harmonious, and natural dyes can be used to create beautiful, vibrant colorways.

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[Video Only] Overdyeing with Natural Dyes

Just as primary colors—blue, red, and yellow—combine to produce the rest of the color wheel, natural dyes can be combined and modified to produce the full color palette.

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[Video Only] A Fiber Artist’s Guide to Color

In A Fiber Artist's Guide to Color, artist Laura Bryant will take you outside of the color wheel so you can create vibrant optical mixtures that are anything but ordinary.

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[Video Only] Dyeing with Indigo: Easy Techniques with an Ancient Dye

In this video, dyer and artist Elizabeth McTear teaches how to work with new, easy-to-use natural indigo to bring its romance and beauty to your own textile creations.

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[Video Only] Natural Shibori: Itajime

In itajime shibori, you can create strikingly different patterns in fabric through precise folding and geometric resists. These bold designs are suitable for everything from clothing and accessories to stunning wall hangings.

[Video only] Natural Shibori: Arashi

The arashi shibori technique creates striking yet serene designs that can enhance your wardrobe or décor. In this video, artist and teacher Elizabeth McTear teaches everything you need to know to start exploring this fun and versatile art.

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